Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Two rocking chairs. Two rockers. And something new – a friendly competition. Who better than Travis Green of Green’s Brandsource and Jill Howarth of Leon’s to have some ‘duel’n’? Who will be the most successful in earning pledges for LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary’s Rock’n for a Reason? Every year the Auxiliary […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police, (OPP) Detachment is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a mischief that occurred on the 1300 block of Fifth Street East. Between April 13 at 6:00 p.m. and April 14 at 6:30 p.m. a red F150 parked at […]
In a recent social media post the Town of Fort Frances is reminding residents that they do indeed get grant funding to help pay for road repairs. The post says that the Town has received questions and comments about grants for road work. Part of the post goes into the […]
The following are the results of the Piano Division, held Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11 under Adjudicator Everett Hopfner and the Instrumental Music Division, held Monday, April 15 under Adjudicator Annette Hay. Piano Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque Composers, Grade 1 (P)FIRST: Brynna Strain (Honors) Piano Solo, Examination […]
It’s a significant milestone to be celebrated as students at Fort Frances High School put the finishing touches on this year’s musical production, and the public will soon be able to see the result of their hard work and reminisce in the memories of four decades of high school musicals. […]
While on vacation in Spain to celebrate her retirement, Trudy McCormick received the highest honour that an Ontario lawyer can receive. The Law Society of Ontario announced that McCormick is the 2024 recipient of the J. Shirley Denison Award, a well deserved and timely send off to her career-long commitment […]
Robin Wright has been hosting trivia nights at Hallet Brewing since last November, now he’s looking to expand beyond the Fort Frances craft brewery. Note, this Robin Wright is not the local financial planner or the Hollywood actress who played Princess Buttercup in The Princess Bride. It started with a […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has confirmed an end to the facility-wide Respiratory Outbreak originally declared at Rainycrest Long Term Care on March 12, 2024. Restrictions on visitations, admissions, transfers, discharges, and social activities have all been lifted, however, Riverside urges all visitors to […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of rain showers or flurries and a low of 0 C (32 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of rain showers and flurries during the day becoming cloudy with flurries overnight and a high of […]
The Town of Fort Frances is celebrating National Volunteer Week by paying it back. The Town will be hosting its second Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue, to be held April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the memorial Sports Centre. The Kiwanis Club is donating its event barbecue and propane, […]
A lot of the old favourites will be back but the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is hoping that more businesses will rent tables for the April 26-27 expo which will bring visitors from across the District to see what Fort Frances has to offer. Heather Johnson is the Executive […]
The following are the results of the Vocal Music Division, held Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5 under Adjudicator Mille Hildebrand. CLASS V247E School Choirs, Massed School Choir – All Grades (English) FIRST: St. Mary School Choir, Grade 3-5 (Honors), Director: Ms. A. LaFroy, Accompanist: Mr. M. Brady SECOND: […]
