Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Techways Program has provided elementary school students with an introduction to the skilled trades through hands-on learning over the past 5 years. The program meets future needs for more people in the skilled trades workforce and prepares students for newly implemented technological education requirements for graduation. It also positions […]
Last Wednesday morning, students at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) presented what they had learned over the last several weeks in the course of their co-op job experiences across the district. Sarah Arpin is one of the teachers who supervises the co-op class. “The Co-op program is an opportunity for […]
At the annual meeting of the Rainy River District School Board of Trustees on December 5, 2023, Trustee Kathryn Pierroz was elected as Chair and Trustee Mike Walchuk was elected as Vice Chair. Trustee, Kathryn Pierroz, who represents the Townships of Alberton and La Vallee, and the communities of Miscampbell, […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Police are asking witnesses and victims of an early morning incident to contact them, to aid their investigation. Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with theft of a motor vehicle, impaired operation, and […]
The Town of Fort Frances welcomed several new staff members at last night’s council meeting. Penny Hutton has rejoined the team at the Civic Centre, to fill the role of deputy treasurer. Although her role doesn’t officially begin until December 15, she was in attendance at last night’s meeting. The […]
Tonight will begin partly cloudy but clearing late in the evening with a high of -7 C (19 F) and a low of -19 (-2). Tomorrow will be sunny during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of -3 (27) with a low of -2 (28). Thursday will […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital. This outbreak is isolated to a few patients on the first floor of the facility. Extra measures are also in place to prevent spread, including enhanced masking, reduced visitation and […]
Now occupying the former space of Suds & Tubs on Portage Ave. The Laundry Centre or TLC for short is offering more than just a space to wash clothes. TLC held its grand opening on Nov. 28 owner Jordan DeGagne says they hope to be a spot for people on […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness and a low of 1 C (34 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers or drizzle during the day, remaining cloudy overnight with a chance of flurries and a high of 5 (41) with a low of -6 (21). Saturday will see […]
In the spirit of Christmas giving, a few of the artists from the Fine Line Art Gallery got together and donated their talent and materials in creating original art work that they donated to the Rainycrest Auxiliary. A huge thank you goes out to Laurel Perry, Lois Faragher and Evelyn […]
Increase Fitness has officially opened on Scott St. in Fort Frances, the state of the art facility is located in the basement of 353 Scott St. which formerly housed the Salvation Army Thrift Store. After months of hard work the public can now come in and do their own hard […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) is abuzz with Christmas activities this December, from a scavenger hunt, to gift wrapping, to story time, there’s something for the whole family. The FFPLTC’s Christmas activities kicked off on Dec. 1 with the launch of their annual Christmas decoration scavenger hunt. […]
