Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The District of Muskoka has officially lifted the state of emergency after the ice storm that hit in late March. “We’re used to severe weather in central Ontario, but this has been a very tough winter,” said District Chair Jeff Lehman. “That said, Muskoka has once again come together during a time […]
Manitoba professors are heeding advice to avoid the United States for all but “essential and necessary” travel in response to rising political tensions and attacks on academic freedom south of the borde The Canadian Association of University Teachers issued a travel advisory to members Monday over concerns about border searches […]
The Ontario Prospectors and Explorers Symposium is underway in Thunder Bay, where miners, prospectors, support and supply companies, laboratories and service companies have come together to network and share information and ideas. Daniele Spethman, an exploration geologist and director of the Ontario Prospectors Association (OPA), is the co-ordinator of the conference that […]
Yesterday, the government of Ontario announced that has begun the process of opening trade barriers between itself and other provinces. As a next step in its plan to protect Ontario by unleashing the province’s economy, the Ontario government is introducing the Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act to […]
Construction signs and pylons have gone out this week at the intersection of Central Avenue and Second Street. Highway 11 will be rehabilitated from Central Avenue over to about York Avenue where the previous roadwork project ended. This roadwork is sure to put a snarl in traffic for a while […]
University of Manitoba scientists are recruiting colleagues on campuses across the country to put pressure on Canada’s next prime minister to prioritize funding research amid an “international innovation vacuum.” A team of local professors has drafted an open letter to federal party leaders to warn about the fallout of restrictions […]
Following an announcement from the Government of Ontario, giving 169 mayors “strong mayor powers,” two mayors in the district share their thoughts on the new legislation. Mayor Andrew Hallikas of Fort Frances shared some of his concerns with the broadening of strong mayor powers by the province with the Fort […]
Fort Frances, ON – The Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) is excited to announce that the GoLocal Fort Frances program will transition to Celebrate Canada on May 1, 2025. This new program will bring fresh branding, an engaging marketing campaign, prize giveaways, and special events to support local businesses […]
Rental scams are on the rise across the province and Northwestern Ontario is no exception. The Northwest Community Legal Clinic has just launched their “Rental Scam Awareness” campaign with a series of posters on their windows at 206 Scott Street in Fort Frances and on their Facebook page. A common […]
Tyler Miller announced his resignation from his position as head coach, effective April 7, 2025. Miller had been with the Lakers program for four years, beginning as an assistant coach in 2021 before stepping into the role of head coach at the start of the 2023-24 season. During his time […]
Tucked away in the town’s north end, one local initiative has been helping dozens of families in town learn more about the food they eat, appreciate the hard work and skill that goes into gardening, and become more connected to the planet we call home. The Fort Frances Community Garden, […]
On Monday the Fort Frances Lakers announced that forward Ian Ness has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Concordia College in 2025. The forward from Moorhead, MN recorded 13 goals and 14 assists for 27 points in 35 regular season games. Ness added seven points in seven playoff […]
