Local News from Across the Rainy River District
When the Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 put out a call for family members to honour their family members and loved ones who had served in the military with banners they expected to get 10 or 12 in the first year but the response turned up almost 70 […]
“My dad was always my hero,” Caren Fagerdahl said of her dad Frederick Polenske. “I didn’t realize until after he died that he was a war hero.” Growing up, Fagerdahl said, she knew her dad had served in World War II, but like many returning veterans who had served in […]
Canadians wear poppies each year to honour the sacrifice made by our soldiers and veterans. It’s a small gesture of solidarity and support. As important as it is to wear a poppy, one of the lasting impacts is our contribution to the poppy fund. Each small contribution adds up to […]
Around this time of year, people across the district are experiencing symptoms of depression that may be caused by the lack of sunlight during colder seasons. Caitlyn Morrison, an RPN and Addiction Worker at the Safe Bed Program run by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CAMH) Fort Frances Branch, says […]
Shoppers Drug Mart officially acquired ownership of Pharmasave on September 14, 2023. As new signage was introduced to Pharmasave, many residents have been curious about what change to expect in upcoming months. Although speaking only from his knowledge, pharmacist Venkata Donthi Reddy said the former Pharmasave store will be renovated […]
On Friday, Mayor Andrew Hallikas along with fellow Councilors, and Municipal Staff gathered to officially inaugurate our brand new recycling facility. The new building comes with significant enhancements and as such the Town has announced that with the resumption of curbside pickup, glass containers can now be included in the […]
The Town of Fort Frances has begun work on creating a long-term plan for the town’s recreation future and they want to know residents’ opinions. Nathan Young is the Recreation and Culture Manager for the Town of Fort Frances. He says the plan is to create a guide for the […]
If you’re ready to have your name called, head to the Townshend Theatre this week to take in the newest Fort Frances High School musical revue thats all about names. Students at the high school have been preparing for the revue “These Are the Names I Know” for a few […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the motoring public to practice safe winter driving habits. Snow and freezing temperatures will create hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are reminded to completely clear the snow off their vehicles and to ensure visibility in […]
Tonight will see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries and a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will bring mainly cloudy skies with a chance of flurries during the day before becoming clear overnight with a low of -14 (7). Saturday will see a mix of sun and […]
The show with former Barenaked Ladies (BNL) singer Steven Page is sure to be the highlight of the Tour De Fort Season. In early 2009 Steven Page left the famous Canadian band he had been a part of since its founding in 1988. Since then he has struck out on […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB) trustees looked at EQAO results from 2022 to 2023, saying that after one year of uninterrupted learning after the COVID-19 pandemic, students’ literacy skills are improving. At the board meeting on October 17, 2023, to start the presentation, the importance of viewing the […]
