Duane Hicks District residents have until 11:59 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 18) to share their stories about excellent customer service they’ve received at area businesses. For almost the past month, the Rainy River Future Development Corp. has been urging people to visit www.rrfdc.on.ca and fill out a form there. “We’ve had […]
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Staff Family Day events will be taking place in municipalities across the district this Monday (Feb. 20). Here in town, activities will take place at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. They include family magnet-making from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Drop in anytime with a picture of your family to […]
Staff The Transportation Environmental Study Report for the replacement of the international bridge at Rainy River/Baudette will be available for public review from Feb. 21-March 23. The report can be viewed at the Rainy River Public Library or the Town of Rainy River clerk’s office, as well as at the […]
Staff The deadline for entries in the 77th-annual Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts is fast approaching. Those interested in participating have until next Friday (Feb. 24) to submit their forms. “All are welcome to participate,” said festival committee chair David Schwartz. “It’s a fun and rewarding opportunity […]
Press Release Local MP Don Rusnak, on behalf of Infrastructure and Communities minister Amarjeet Sohi, this week announced Fort Frances will receive $46,259 in federal funding to replace one handi-van transit bus. This project is part of a list of 79 projects across Ontario announced Feb. 10 under the Public […]
Press Release Weechi-it-te-win Family Services’ youth in transition program is proud to announce that Waawaate Fobister will be performing his award-winning, one-man show, “Agokwe.” It is a play that promotes respect and understanding for youth that identity as two-spirited or LGBTQ. Fobister, of Grassy Narrows First Nation, will be performing […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care is pleased to announce expanded physiotherapy services at both the Emo and Rainy River Health Centres. Novo-Peak Health Inc. has been providing physiotherapy services to the residents of Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances since Dec. 1. It is experienced in the provision of physiotherapy […]
Staff The Church of the Holy Spirit is asking the town’s permission to dig a well at the church’s property at 1408 Eighth St. E. In a letter from Eric Fagerdahl received by council at its regular meeting Monday night, he said the church will be applying to re-zone the […]
Duane Hicks Carl’s Eatery was the big winner at the 21st-annual Rainy River District Business Awards gala held last Thursday night at the Copper River Inn. Not only did the restaurant–owned and operated by chef Carl Scott–win Business of the Year and the Customer Service Award (Business), but Carl’s Eatery […]
Duane Hicks A year of planning has paid off for the local Legion Ladies Auxiliary. While the final fundraising total for their first-ever “Pre-Grammy Awards Gala” here Saturday night still was being tallied as of press time today, organizers are confident they exceeded their $10,000 goal to buy new chairs […]
Staff Property owners can expect a bigger water and sewer bill in the mail next month. Town council agreed Monday night to apply a 2.5 percent increase to residential ratepayers and 3.24 percent hike to ICI (industrial, commercial, and institutional), which will generate an additional $152,384.30 in revenue compared to […]
Duane Hicks The local OPP is ready if and when the federal government legalizes marijuana. In response to questions from town council, OPP detachment commander Insp. Steve Shouldice said he expects to see a difference in how police will enforce impaired driving. “They’re testing devices right now to try to […]
