Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Dozens of amazing quilted products were on display at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Frances on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14, 2023 as the Cabin Country Quilt Guild and La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary joined up forces for a special fundraiser. Quilts and other quilted items donated […]
Her out-of-box thinking keeps the restaurant running when things go awry, like using a food truck as a refrigerator, or using fixing exhaust fans herself. Throughout the years, she has seen the restaurant industry adapt to the changing environment and now uses her expertise to train the next generation of […]
The West Rainy River District Lion’s Club is busily preparing for their annual Hunter’s Dinner. This year’s dinner takes place November 4 at the Stratton Recreation Centre. Advance tickets only are being sold, with only 450 tickets available to be purchased. The cost of the meal is $25.00 per person, […]
For the first time in more than four years, the Luncheon of Hope is returning to offer a lunch full of togetherness, learning and more. Traditionally held every two years by the Rainy River District Breast Health Network, the Luncheon of Hope has been missing in action since 2019 due […]
Fraud can come in all forms. For local businesses, being on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary can prevent headaches, and major losses, says OPP constable Mike Glueheisen. Recently La Place RendezVous manager Sarah Noonan noticed something strange – a sizable cheque, from a business she didn’t recognize. […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 8 C (46 F). Tomorrow will continue to see cloudy skies with a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight with a high of 12 (54) and a low of 5 (41). Thursday will see a […]
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 […]
