Local News from Across the Rainy River District
January is being once again being officially recognized as Alzheimer Awareness Month in the Town of Fort Frances, and there are plenty of events being planned to help spread awareness of the life-altering disease and other forms of dementia. Mary O’Connor is the client services coordinator for the Alzheimer Society […]
What type of Pokemon would Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Elvis be? Legendary Pokemon. Unless you know the game, the Pokemon pun may receive a few blank stares. History proves that the musicians are indeed legendary, but when it comes to the world of Pokemon—things can feel a bit daunting. […]
The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a threats incident at the Fort Frances High School. On January 7, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP Detachment received information suggesting that a bomb will be brought to the […]
Tonight will see cloudy skies with periods of snow and a low of -10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will continue to see cloudy skies with periods of snow throughout the day, with cloudy periods and a chance of flurries overnight with a high of -6 (21) and a low of […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Students at Fort Frances High School returned after Christmas break to a heavy police presence at the school. The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was actively investigating a threat incident at the school. On January 7, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., […]
On January 7, 2024, at approximately 11:09 p.m. the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service responded to a house fire in the 800 hundred block of Nelson Street. Six full time firefighters, six part-time firefighters, and the fire chief responded with a pumper truck, an aerial ladder truck, and a rescue […]
The shortage of Firefighters across Canada is a growing crisis, as well as a disaster. In 2016, when I became Fire Chief, there were over 126,000 volunteer firefighters in Canada. In 2023, that number diminished by over 37,000. The unfortunate clarity of the shortage of firefighters makes many communities, including […]
(Fort Frances, ON) – December 21, 2023, at approximately 11:29 a.m. the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service responded to a structure fire (house fire) in the 400 block of Sixth Street West. Six fulltime firefighters, four part-time firefighters, and the fire chief responded with a pumper truck, an aerial ladder […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness with a chance of flurries and a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of -5 (23). Saturday will continue to see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries […]
This year, Dr. Robert Lidkea celebrated his 93rd birthday with the gift of retirement. Known in 1952 as the youngest practicing optometrist in Ontario and in 2021 as the oldest practicing optometrist, Lidkea has made great strides in the optometry field and as an avid volunteer in his community. At […]
January 18 is the deadline for business owners who received Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans to repay $40,000 of the $60,000 borrowed and access $20,000 in loan forgiveness. According to Angela Halvorsen Smith, Executive Director of the Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC), many small businesses in the Rainy […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB) has seen an increasing number of students with autism this year. Despite initial challenges, the ongoing love and support of educators has led to successful learning and peer relationships, says Tara Johnson, Autism and Positive Behavior Support Lead for the board. To share […]
