Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Two local post-secondary institutions are joining forces to better provide education and skill-development opportunities to students in the northwest of the province. In a joint announcement made on Friday, June 19, at Seven Generations Education Institute’s (SGEI) Rainy Lake campus near Fort Frances, SGEI CEO Brent Tookenay and Confederation College […]
While North Star Air’s passenger flights to and from Thunder Bay will launch July 6 with a price tag somewhat on the expensive side and only three times a week, that could change if the passenger service takes off, according to the carrier’s vice-president. “When you look at the fares […]
Fort Frances Town Council has voted unanimously against allowing municipal “BYOB” events to which residents would be able to legally bring and consume their own alcoholic beverages. The decision was sparked by a move by the Ontario government, which, as of spring 2026, began allowing municipalities to decide whether they’d […]
Following a string of successful summer music shows last year, the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre has planned a five-week concert series, Summer Sounds in the Square, to be held in Rainy Lake Square. The Wednesday-night series, which will feature five local bands on select dates between July 8 […]
Schools, community-based programs and non-profits alike were called upon by Mayor Andrew Hallikas during the June 22 town council meeting to receive their portions of the 2026 Moffat Family Fund. Managed by the Winnipeg Foundation, the Moffat Family Fund is an initiative dedicated to supporting and advancing the economic, social, […]
After 80 years of business as an auto dealer in Fort Frances, West End Motors owner Chad Avis said they feel very fortunate to be part of a community with great customers and people. West End has been woven into the fabric of Fort Frances since its founding in 1946, […]
After more than a decade representing the Rainy River District at the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), Fort Frances Town Councillor Wendy Brunetta has been recognized and thanked for her service and dedication to the community. Brunetta, who will be leaving the board and will not be running for re-election […]
The Town of Fort Frances has extended the window for parties to submit expressions of interest (EOI) in purchasing the Sunny Cove campground. The new deadline for expressions of interest, announced on Wednesday, is this coming Monday, June 22, 2026. In a Dec. 8, 2025, meeting, Town Council voted 4-3 […]
More than a month after being declared missing, the Rainy River District OPP say the investigation into the disappearance of Murray Beninger is still ongoing. Beninger, 51, was last seen in Fort Frances on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m. In the month since, the OPP have continued […]
The municipal election continues to add candidates who believe they have the vision to bring Fort Frances into the future. The most recent, and to date only mayoral, candidate was added to the Town of Fort Frances’ unofficial list of candidates this morning. Brent Calder has tossed his hat into […]
The municipal election continues to add candidates who believe they have the vision to bring Fort Frances into the future. The most recent, and to date only mayoral, candidate was added to the Town of Fort Frances’ unofficial list of candidates this morning. Brent Calder has tossed his hat into […]
After seven years as an auxiliary captain with the Salvation Army in Fort Frances, Arthur Heathcote will be leaving town to take up a new position as an ordained officer in Winnipeg this month. Heathcote said he felt led by God to his service with the Army most recently in […]
