Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) is holding two competitions in an effort to bring more patrons into the library and get more books off the shelves and into people’s hands. Nadine Cousineau is the Adult Services Coordinator at the FFPLTC and she says reading challenges have worked […]
Tonight will see mainly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 13 C (55 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm during the day, remaining cloudy with a chance of showers […]
The Fort Frances United Native Friendship Centre is celebrating 50 years of serving the local community this week. The concept came into being in 1971, according to unfc.org, with the establishment of a board of directors and the organization was incorporated in 1973 and their building officially opened in May […]
The Ontario government is pleased to announce the appointment of a judge to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective September 28, 2023. Justice Terry Peter Waltenbury was called to the Ontario bar in 2001. Between 1999 and 2005 he was with Weaver Simmons LLP in Sudbury, first as an articling student […]
Clear out your schedule – and make sure you’re hungry – as this Thursday marks World Alzheimer’s Day, and there is going to be plenty on offer to raise awareness and funding for the continuing fight for those living with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as other forms of dementia. Mary […]
There are seven hearing clinics in Thunder Bay servicing a large geographic area that includes the city and several northwestern reserves. With an airport nearby, many clients are also flown in for medical appointments. “The catchment area is quite huge,” says Bailey Whitefield, who recently opened her own clinic in […]
The theme for this year’s Terry Fox run was Dear Terry, participants were encouraged to write to Fox about how his legacy has inspired them. Locally, this year’s Terry Fox run was a resounding success, according to Volunteer Bureau member Bill Michl. There were 41 registrations and collectively $2,934 was […]
The nominees for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business Awards has been released. The winners will be announced at the Business Awards Dinner, September 27 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets are $65, and include a multi-course dinner. To order tickets, call 807-274-5773 or e-mail thefort@fortfranceschamber.com Customer Service Award (Individual) […]
Mark your calendars Fort Frances – town Council officially passed a number of proclamations last week, which give official recognition to a variety of groups and events. Rail Safety Week September 18-24 The Town, at the request of CN Rail, has proclaimed September 18-24 as Rail Safety Week, which is […]
The nominees for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business Awards has been released. The winners will be announced at the Business Awards Dinner, September 27 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets are $65, and include a multi-course dinner. To order tickets, call 807-274-5773 or e-mail thefort@fortfranceschamber.com Customer Service Award (Individual) […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny during the day before seeing cloudy periods with a chance of showers overnight and a high of 27 (81) with a low of 13 (55). Thursday will continue to see a mix of […]
The Terry Fox run has been a beloved Canadian tradition for four decades. Every September, Canadians from coast to coast continue the Marathon of Hope in Terry Fox’s memory, and raise money to run cancer outta town. The Fort Frances Terry Fox Run will take place this Sunday, September 17, […]
