Press Release Community. What does this word mean for us? A sense of belonging? Shared responsibilities and values? A place of refuge? A place to grow and prosper? A place to listen to and also view our planet? We share this land, this community, the Rainy River District. All of […]
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Duane Hicks A wealth of local history literally is at patrons’ fingertips at the Fort Frances Museum. The museum launched its new interactive programming during a reception for museum supporters and volunteers, as well as town management staff and council members, last Thursday evening. Museum visitors now can use tablet […]
Duane Hicks There’s a new online community hub serving Fort Frances and Rainy River District. Going by both fortfrances.com and rainyriverdistrict.com, the recently-revamped website–built and hosted by the Fort Frances Times–is a mobile-friendly portal that features a community event calendar where anyone can post their upcoming activities and happenings. Times’ […]
Duane Hicks Who will be the 2017 Mini-King and Mini-Queen? Registration now is open for this year’s mini-king and mini-queen contest, which will take place July 1 at 1 p.m. on the “Fun in the Sun” stage at Point Park. Organizer Melissa Gushulak noted the contest is open to boys […]
Duane Hicks Town council doesn’t need to strike a new health-care services committee because it already is doing its fair share to provide input into the delivery of health-care services and doctor recruitment here. As part of its fulfilment of Strategic Plan Initiative No. 17 (Future of Health Care Services), […]
Duane Hicks The annual “Walk for Alzheimer’s” here Saturday was one to remember, raising a whopping $10,060. This is the most the local event, which first started here in 2003, has ever raised. Nearly 50 walkers gathered at the Sorting Gap Marina that morning–relieved to see the ominous dark clouds […]
Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter The local “Relay for Life” is coming up quickly and organizers are getting excited about the activities they have planned for this year, as well as the special birthday theme. Set for Saturday, June 24, the committee is putting a call out for anyone interested in taking […]
Staff A local company is asking permission from town council to use the waterways, public docks, and beaches surrounding the town for the operation of its water sports business. “We are aware that these are public waterways, and assure you that we will be mindful and respectful of the other […]
Staff The Rainy River District School Board honoured its retirees during its final regular board meeting of the 2016-17 school year here last Tuesday evening. Anne Cox, Paul Elliott, Gregery Scott, Gary Broman, Lloyd Lovelace, Rod Enns, Kim Basaraba, and Cam Keast all were recognized as retiring this spring. Susan […]
Duane Hicks The drive to have Fort Frances become an “Age Friendly Community” is able to take another step forward. Over the past year, a committee of volunteers and stakeholders, under the co-ordination of Ian Simpson, gathered information on what the public feels needs to be done if the town […]
Press Release Ontario Savings Bonds (OSBs) are on sale until June 21–a safe, secure, and flexible investment fully backed by the province. OSBs help people across the province invest in their communities. Funds raised support infrastructure projects such as new hospitals, schools, roads, and bridges. Available to everyone in Ontario, […]
Press Release Ontario residents are reminded to protect themselves from tick bites, especially when participating in outdoor activities during the warm summer months. Black-legged ticks settle on grass and bushes until they attach themselves to a person or animal. Ticks can infect humans with Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. […]
