Local News from Across the Rainy River District
UPDATE: Farmboy Real Estate reached out to the Make a Big Splash Committee with a payment schedule, which will fulfill their pledge to the project. In a letter to the Committee dated June 19, 2023, Farmboy stated it would provide an in-kind donation of accommodations for construction workers in town […]
Charles Watts just completed his two-year term as student trustee, representing the voice of students for the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB). The elected representatives rotate among the three high schools of the board. Watts attended Northern Lakes K-12 School in Atikokan and has served as student trustee since […]
June is Indigenous History Month. Rainy River District residents have a wealth of resources around us to learn about Treaty 3 and the history of the Anishnaabeg in the region. Art Hunter, historian at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre (Manitou Mounds), is one such resource. He says there are different periods of […]
Each year, several staff members are recognized for their contributions to the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB). The awards are a way to celebrate the exceptional and outstanding contributions that staff members, bus drivers, volunteers, and community partners make to the school community. Nominations for the 2022-23 school year […]
Building relationships with the community has always been on their mind and this Monday their doors will be open for people to drop by and say hi. Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre is holding an open house that welcomes all people, whether they are new to the centre or have benefited […]
Dear editor, Will it happen again? Can it happen again? Probably yes in both cases. Just a matter of when. What I am referring to is the Rainy Lake flood of 2022. I am no expert in all the issues of the flood, but I am familiar to the area […]
Michael Behan started his career in Fort Frances as a young journalist for the Fort Frances Times, writing editorials on council decisions and reporting on sports. Today, he works as deputy mayor. When he first arrived in town, Behan received a taste of municipal life by serving on the Museum […]
The region is currently under an extreme heat advisory, which could see temperatures soar to 39C with the humidex. It is expected to last several days – possibly until Thursday. Health Canada has provided the following information on its website, regarding heat related illness, and how to stay cool. If […]
The Town of Fort Frances is excited to treat local volunteers to a BBQ and provide an expression of sincere gratitude as it gets ready to host its 1st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. The BBQ will be held at the Rainy Lake Square, 235 Scott St in Fort Frances on […]
With summer just around the corner, the local Meals on Wheels (MOW) program is seeking volunteers who are willing to deliver affordable, hot, nutritious meals to a range of clients, including older adults, adults with disabilities, or those recovering from illness or surgery. Many regular volunteers go up to the […]
For many of us, summer is a carefree time, associated with our favourite picnic and barbecue recipes, ice cream and other treats. But for those in our society with food insecurity, summer can be a perilous time. Food backs, once overflowing from the warmth and generosity of holiday food drives, […]
[Note: This story has been updated at the request of Zamboni Company USA to remove trademarked references to their brand.] If you had to do a double take to make sure you saw what you saw, yes there has been a “zambroni” driving around Fort Frances. The blue and white […]
