Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Fort Frances Business Improvement Area (BIA) is looking for your input on what should go on top of Scott Street’s new lampposts. Since the old lampposts and the stars on top of them had run their course, the BIA was given two options — refurbish the stars, or get […]
If you are looking for a job to better discover a career in policing, why not consider becoming a cadet? The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is hiring cadets across the province. The OPP Cadet Program focuses on enhancing the career development and experience of future OPP police constable candidates. Cadets […]
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is underway, with day one of weigh-ins taking place this afternoon. Event organizers and sponsors have a ton of great events planned — head down to the big tent and check it out. Thursday, July 20 5:00am to 7:00am Boats Launch from Sorting Gap […]
Seven Generations Education Institute’s (SGEI) Fort Frances campus will be abuzz tomorrow, July 20, as members of Treaty 3 communities gather to celebrate the anniversary of the treaty’s signing. Gary Allen is the CEO of the Treaty 3 Investment Group and has been part of organizing the events. “I think […]
Library assistant Jordan Morrison is well known for playing guitar on his breaks. When discussions began about starting summer events for a guitar program, he jumped in to help and offered to host them at the Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) Fort Frances campus library. Taking place every Thursday, the […]
Since 2016, Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) has hosted annual welding camps for local youth. This past week, 20 youngsters aged 10-14 attended this year’s instalment. SGEI welding co-ordinator and camp organizer Mike Jones said the camp helps increase awareness in getting district youth interested in the skilled trades. “It’s […]
Last week, a group of friends took a photo with the “Welcome to Fort Frances” sign to commemorate the end of a trip they had recreated from 50 years ago. The three pals — Tom Donlan, Mark Swiat, and Jim Ellis — had met in grade school and stayed connected […]
A week-long safety blitz by the OPP saw thousands of drivers facing fines and charges. Operation Safe Driver data reveals 7,084 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges laid during the week-long traffic safety initiative. Drivers of passenger and other non-commercial vehicles racked up 6,180 of the charges, while commercial vehicle drivers […]
Back by ever popular demand, the annual Quest for the Best singing competition will be hitting the stage under the big tent for the 2023 Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC). Scheduled for Friday, July 21, 2023, the event will once more see 20 local performers take to the stage […]
Organizers of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC) have everything covered heading into the tournament, with a newly-installed canopy. The traditional white canopy had been showing its age when the Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) reached out to the province for help. Thanks to a $116,250 provincial grant […]
Two amazing rock bands will fill the Sorting Gap Marina with music on Thursday night. Skye Wallace, who uses ‘she or they’ pronouns, and their band played at La Place Rendez-Vous just last fall but their friends in Goodnight Sunrise are coming to town for the first time ever to […]
With the prevalence of natural disasters, like wildfires, tornadoes and floods, making an emergency plan for yourself and your family is a great way to keep everyone safe. But when you’re making that plan, don’t forget to include a plan for your pets, says the TurfMutt Foundation. Here are six […]
