From the OPP Members of the Kenora OPP are investigating the death of an eight-year-old boy over the weekend at the Rushing River Provincial Park. On Saturday around 9:45 p.m., members of the OPP responded to a missing person incident at the park. Officers conducted a search of the park, […]
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Sandra BrunettaSubmitted by The Activation Staff at Rainycrest hosted a fun volunteer luncheon in April for the many folks who volunteer their precious time to the special residents there. The theme for the luncheon was “Las Vegas,” and the food, decorations, and fun atmosphere was a fitting thank you to […]
Press Release Start your week off on the right foot and register today for the June “Hike It or Bike It Challenge.” We are challenging people to get out of their cars and walk, bike, run, roll, or stroll every day between June 1-18. There are three easy steps for […]
Nicholas Donaldson Warm weather, community spirit, and a free meal helped make the 47th-annual fish fry hosted by Rainy River First Nations a record-breaking event. Pam Kaun, who has been helping organize the event for more than 30 years, said an estimated 1,200 people attended Friday’s event at the RRFN […]
Staff Nearly 6,000 hectares of reserve land have been created for the use and benefit of Rainy River First Nations. The announcement by the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and Rainy River First Nations came Friday after years of collaboration between the parties. Back in 2005, Rainy River […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board continues to work towards improving seniors’ housing locally to ensure it is meeting the needs of the community. “We are excited to announce renovation improvements at Green Manor in Fort Frances,” said Sandra Weir, the Integrated Services manager for the […]
Press Release The Town of Fort Frances is pleased to announce the theme of this year’s Canada Day parade. With Canada’s 150 anniversary approaching, the planning committee has chosen to reflect upon Fort Frances’ last 50 years since the country’s centennial in 1967. As such, this year’s theme will be […]
Press Release Youth Enterprise Day Camp 2017 is coming to Fort Frances on July 4-7. During the camp, campers aged nine-13 will learn about entrepreneurship through a variety of games and activities, as well as have the opportunity to run their own “Business for a Day.” Campers also prepare and […]
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce the winner of this year’s Canada Day Cash Lottery early-bird prize is Dede McCool of Fort Frances. The draw was made at Flint House on Thursday (May 18) to kick off the long weekend. McCool won an all-inclusive […]
