Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre has lots of upcoming programming and events for the upcoming months. Starting next week on Feb. 8, the museum is launching Coffee, Tea and History. Sam Manty is the museum’s Program Director. “This is a program geared towards seniors, and also history buffs,” […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -6 C (21 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud during the day, becoming clear overnight with a high of 3 (37) and a low of -4 (25). Saturday will be cloudy throughout the day and overnight with […]
Since starting as the new Economic Development Officer for the Town of Fort Frances in November, Martin Chitohwa has settled in and is learning about what the town and region has to offer. Chitohwa comes to Fort Frances with a long career in development both in Canada and overseas. He […]
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 in Rainy River successfully reached fundraising goals and was able to pay a Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Loan that will keep their doors open. Debbie Wagner, wife of Waltner Wagner who is president of the Legion, posted on Facebook to announce the good […]
The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is calling for submissions to their new exhibit featuring artists from across the Rainy River Valley. Museum curator Danielle Marshall says they hope to pull in artists from across the district. “We’re calling for submissions from anybody who may have made fibre arts […]
Childcare services in the Rainy River district are going through some growing pains. Staff shortages, supply chain issues and changing regulations have created a challenging environment for growth. Dan McCormick, CAO of the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB), outlined some of the challenges being faced, as they work […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is pleased to announce the re-election of Debbie Ewald as Chair and Andrew Hallikas as Vice Chair by acclamation during the first board meeting of 2024 held on January 18. The DRRSB delivers Early Learning and Child Care, Ontario Works, Community Housing, […]
In a move to enhance its tourism sector, Destination Fort Frances is thrilled to announce the introduction of a new grant program to support and encourage tourism events within the region. The Fort Frances Destination Grant, designed to bolster local tourism initiatives, represents a significant commitment to fostering economic growth […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a chance of flurries with the risk of freezing drizzle and a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 4 (39) with a low […]
A storage garage and several busses have been reduced to rubble after an early morning fire at the New Gold employee lot. The fire is deemed not suspicious at this time, according to OPP. At around 2:23AM, Saturday January 27, the Alberton Fire Department received a report of a large […]
Tonight will see clearing skies and a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will be sunny during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 6 (43) with a low of -4 (25). Thursday will bring a mix of sun and cloud with cloudy periods overnight and […]
You’ve likely heard a lot about book bans or challenges recently, and we have a few of those books in our library! If you want to discuss ideas of censorship, intellectual freedom, and other issues with your child, you can take out a backpack full of books that have been […]
