Sarah Pruys The annual Young Women’s Conference was held this past weekend at Sunny Cove Camp, just east of Fort Frances. Thirty-eight girls in Grades 7-12, from both the Rainy River District School Board and the Northwest Catholic School Board, came together to celebrate their differences, make new friends, and […]
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Press Release The federal government last week announced new funding to support youth in the Rainy River District to help them gain the knowledge they need to enter and succeed in the job market. The announcement was made by Kenora MP Greg Rickford for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency […]
Press Release Tosca Reno’s “Eat Clean” event here Friday brought renewed vitality and inspiration to the Fort Frances community and residents of Rainy River District, as well as area First Nations’ people. Guests enjoyed Reno’s friendly rapport, encouragement towards healthy lifestyle changes, and the “Eating Clean” approach. Traditional prayers by […]
Staff Starting June 1, Canadians shopping in the U.S. and elsewhere will be able to bring a greater value of goods duty- and tax-free back over the border. But those people should read the new exemptions carefully to familiarize themselves as to how much they can bring back. As of […]
Heather Latter The Northern Action Group (NAG) wants the Town of Fort Frances to adopt a proactive pedestrian “Mobility Plan,” which would include a strategy to clear sidewalks and roads from snow and ice, as well as the timely filling of potholes. Council received a memorandum from Allan Bedard, on […]
Duane Hicks Whether or not the property located between Minnie Avenue and Williams Avenue, sometimes referred to as the “Nelson Street Park,” will be re-zoned now lies in the hands of the Ontario Municipal Board. Local residents and the town had ample opportunity to make their respective arguments before OMB […]
VNP This transit of Venus is a once-in-a-lifetime solar event. The next time a transit happens will be in the year 2117. Using a solar telescope or appropriate eye wear, a “Dark” Ranger will guide you in the proper viewing of the sun. Come and witness Venus crossing the sun’s […]
Duane Hicks Whether or not the property located between Minnie Avenue and Williams Avenue, sometimes referred to as the “Nelson Street Park,” will be re-zoned now lies in the hands of the Ontario Municipal Board. Local residents and the town had ample opportunity to make their respective arguments before OMB […]
Sarah Pruys For Madisyn DeGagne, participating in the local “Relay for Life” is a tradition in which she becomes more involved every year. This year, besides being a team captain, DeGagne is chair of activities for the organizing committee. So along with holding team meetings, fundraising, and attending committee meetings, […]
Heather Latter Despite the cold, windy, and rainy weather, the annual “Purina Walk for Dog Guides” here Sunday afternoon, organized by the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club, ended up being a success. The event, which is held across Canada to raise funds for the five dog guide training programs at […]
Heather Latter The Rainy River District School Board is considering naming the new gymnasium at Robert Moore School in memory of Jim Oster. Oster, who taught there for 29 years and advocated for the school’s initial gym, passed away in March and Terry Ogden, a fellow retired teacher, recently submitted […]
Staff More summer construction projects soon will get underway here after town council awarded two tenders at last night’s meeting. Tender 12-OF-01 (2012 road reconstruction and watermain replacement) was awarded to Makkinga Contracting at an estimated cost of $801,341.76 (incl. HST and a contingency allowance of $100,000). The tender consists […]
