Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Fort Frances town Council has voted to fill its vacant seat with Kaleb Firth, who was a contender in the 2022 town council elections. The seat was left vacant by David Kircher, who resigned following the release of an Integrity Commissioner report criticizing his conduct. Council was presented with four […]
The Ontario government is recognizing paramedics from across the province for bravery on the job, and two paramedics from the Rainy River District Paramedic Service are among their ranks. In a press release from the provincial government dated Monday, May 27, 2024, recipients of the 2024 Ontario Medal for Paramedic […]
The Management and Staff of The Window & Door Store are proud to announce the successful delivery of 75 Chemo Bags to the Chemo Department at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. This generous initiative, supported by numerous businesses and individuals within the community, marks a significant step in providing […]
The town council of Fort Frances has passed a motion to revert the recently installed four-way stop sign at Keating and First Street West back to a two way stop intersection, after a traffic study revealed that traffic levels don’t justify a four-way stop. In October, council had accepted a […]
Getting your summer reading lined up will be easy, thanks to the annual Book Sale at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The sale will take place this Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include good quality used books and DVDs. Shoppers are asked […]
Seniors in town will have plenty of additional opportunities to get together and have fun next month thanks to ongoing planning at the Fort Frances Senior Centre. As June is recognized as Senior’s Month, the Fort Frances Senior Centre, also known as the Sister Betty Kennedy Centre, has been working […]
The theme for Paramedic Services Week this year is “Help us, help you” to that end, the Rainy River Association of Professional Paramedics has posted a few tips on their facebook page. If you should ever need to avail of paramedic services here is some advice from your local paramedics. […]
There have recently been some concerns around whether by-law officers have been doing their jobs, last Friday the Town of Fort Frances posted a press release to clarify what the duties of by-law officers are when it comes to animal control and other concerns in the community. The release was […]
On May 9 Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski sent a letter to four cabinet ministers whose portfolios are applicable to the Fort Frances-International Falls Bridge situation. Powlowski wrote informing them of the plight of his constituents who are inconvenienced by the increased price of bridge tolls and the oncoming […]
After almost 30 years as an officer with both Sea and Air Cadets in the Rainy River District, Navy Lieutenant Terry Newman oversaw his last parade on April 24. Lt. Newman moved to the district in 1987 and became involved with cadets in 1994, and became an officer in ‘95. […]
Get your shoes tied up and stretch those hammies, it’s time once again to walk to help fight back against Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. The Alzheimer Society of Canada’s IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is ready to run this Saturday, May 25, 2024, and the Alzheimer […]
Public facilities in Fort Frances are being improved as part of the town’s new Recreation Master Plan. There is a focus on inclusivity, diversity, equality, and accessibility to allow everyone in the community to feel welcome to use the town’s recreation facilities. “We have been working with ensuring that our […]
