Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is hosting the annual Teddy Bear Picnic tomorrow starting at 11 a.m. Many community groups will be on hand with activities for kids and their stuffed animals. Entry to the event costs $5 and families are welcome to bring their own picnics or […]
The Restricted Fire Zone in place for the entire Fire Region of Ontario is now lifted, effected July 11. The fire ban for Fort Frances is also lifted, but fires must be limited to a small, contained fires for cooking or personal use. Burning brush or grass still requires a […]
Fort Frances town council voted Monday night to create an ad hoc committee, made up of the mayor and two councillors, supported by the human resources department, to launch a search for a new CAO. Travis Rob has been serving in the role on an interim capacity since the departure […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers during the day with cloudy periods and a chance of showers overnight […]
