Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Community Living Fort Frances and District recently opened its new Resource Centre which it hopes will serve all members of the community and not just the ones the non-profit serves. The organization is geared toward helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead independent community lives. The resource centre which […]
Since the increase in bridge tolls announced in October, 2023, residents have used a variety of strategies to adapt to the added costs. Canadians on Facebook’s Rant and Rave group had a lot to say about how they justified the costs of the crossing, whether it was bundling errands into […]
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking business owners on Scott Street to call them if they see an offence being committed, specifically in the case of Rainy Lake Square and business parking lots. The downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) on Scott Street met with OPP sergeant Matt Bartlett and […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of 22 (72) and a low of 10 […]
The senior centre of Fort Frances has asked the town’s administration to modify current parking regulations to allow increased access to the centre. “We’ve got a very small parking lot here and people tend to park on both sides of the road,” said Cindy Noble, senior centre manager. “They’re getting […]
In the Tuesday Bulletin, we indicated that the Memorial Sports Centre pool may be open starting Sunday, July 14. The pool does not in fact open until the morning of Monday, July 15. We regret any confusion this may have caused.
Tonight will be clear with a low of 20 C (68 F). Tomorrow will be sunny in the afternoon with a mix of sun and cloud and a chance showers and risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon with a high of 30 (86) and a low of 20 (68). […]
The Town of Fort Frances has approved the reconstruction of Third Street between Central Avenue and York Avenue. Starting next in spring next year, that bumpy and degraded section of road will be rebuilt into a new section. “I’m wondering how we’re going to address the bridge line up, particularly […]
Local gardeners are working together to provide native plants suitable for the pollinators in the region to feed on as they pursue their migratory patterns. Lindsay Hamilton is a local gardener and member of the Rainy River District Stewardship (RRDS). She is part of the group that has planted a […]
There are places to go, if you have nowhere to be every day. A number of different organizations in Fort Frances are open for those looking for daily care and support. “They come from all over,” said Monica Sus, care worker at the Fort Frances Family Centre. “When we started, […]
Tonight will see clear skies and a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 30 (86) and a low of 19 (66). Friday will again see sunny skies during the day and cloudy periods with a chance of showers overnight with […]
Town Council were treated to an update on capital projects underway across the municipality during the regular meeting on Monday, July 8. Here’s what’s going on with ongoing infrastructure upgrades: Pool: The pool was filled on July 1st/2nd and the process is underway to balance the chemicals, get the Dry-O-Tron […]
