Local News from Across the Rainy River District
While the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) will not be hosting the annual Trunk-or-Treat this year, they are not forgetting all about Halloween. In the days leading up to and on Halloween the FFPLTC will be very active. Brittany Renaud is the Children’s Services Clerk at the FFPLTC. […]
We asked, and you’ve been answering. We asked you in our weekly web poll if the rise in toll fares will impact your travel habits. As of this morning, 65 per cent have indicated that they will cross less, 16 per cent will keep their travel at current levels, while […]
Town staff assembled a snapshot of key capital projects, and presented them to Council in Tuesday night’s regular council meeting. Recycle Facilities. Reconstruction is currently underway for the new recycling centre on 6th Avenue. The building is expected to have its roof trusses installed October 16, with substantial completion scheduled […]
Fort Frances, Ontario – Aazhogan LP is announcing today that it is changing the toll structure at its Fort Frances – International Falls Crossing (“Aazhogan Bridge”). The previous toll structure will be simplified from seven to four categories: Vehicles with three or more axles will pay an additional fee for […]
With their new album Walking Through the Fire, Sultans of String sought to build partnerships with indigenous artists in an effort to spur on reconciliation. Sultans of String is a three-time Juno nominated band with music that crosses the world over. Their music is inspired by Celtic, Flamenco, Arabic, Cuban […]
On Monday, September 25, Riverside Foundation for Health Care held its annual general meeting (AGM) at La Verendrye General Hospital. Returning to the board of directors for three-year terms are Kim Jo Bliss, Rob Georgeson and Meghan Cox. Also returning for one-year terms are Bev Langner who was appointed as […]
The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary in teaming up with the Cabin Country Quilt Guild and Betty’s of Fort Frances to host a special two-day fundraising event all about the joys of quilting. Scheduled to run Friday, October 13, 2023 and Saturday October 14, 2023, at the Zion Lutheran Church in […]
The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is hoping to get local businesses and organizations in the spooky spirit and participate in a friendly competition celebrating Halloween. The Museum is inviting businesses and organizations to decorate their windows and storefronts. The event does not only apply to Scott Street as […]
Disclaimer: this story contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know are strug- gling with suicidal thoughts you can call 988 Ann McEwen had a 30-year career with the OPP and in the last two years was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Since her diagnosis she […]
The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is looking to add a little fear to your Halloween season with Scare in the Square movie nights. On Wednesday Oct. 11 and 18 the museum is opening up Rainy Lake Square to show Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream respectively. Museum Program […]
Fort Frances council has agreed to back a campaign with Emo, to apply pressure for a new taxation deal with railroads and power companies. Emo council reached out to Fort Frances Council, seeking a resolution of support to continue petitioning the provincial government and the Ontario Ministry of Finance to […]
Environment Canada is warning that a prolonged heat event is expected to continue today, with a maximum temperature from 27 to 29 C (81 to 84 F) and the humidex reaching 34 to 36 (93 to 97). The heat event should end tonight with cooler temperatures expected tomorrow. Extreme heat […]
