Duane Hicks The Rainy River Regional Abattoir committee will be taking a break with its “Catch the Ace” progressive raffle for a few months after the grand prize jackpot was won Friday night. Richard Norman of Alberton was the lucky winner in the draw held at the Emo Legion. His […]
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Duane Hicks The Rainy Lake Square once again will be a hub of activity and entertainment later this year–and local musicians will be part of it. As of this week, the Rainy River Future Development Corp. is accepting applications from musicians who would like to perform at the square during […]
Duane Hicks The town is continuing to work with a prospective buyer for the local pulp and paper mill–and is hopeful they’ll make an offer to Resolute Forest Products in the coming months. “The Town of Fort Frances has been working with Repap Resources Group providing any kind of information […]
Duane Hicks More doctors could be on the way. Town council heard a verbal update Monday night from Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft regarding the physician recruitment and retention committee, which he said is “very dedicated” and continues to foster possible recruits. “They’re very active in pursuing general practitioners [GPs], general anaesthetists, […]
Sam Odrowski The district’s regional economic development organization no longer will have to worry about where its next dollar is coming from thanks to $2.25 million in funding from the federal government. Local MP Don Rusnak was at Curvy Chick here Thursday afternoon to announce that the not-for-profit Rainy River […]
Press Release The provincial government is helping 107 municipalities across the province expand or improve their public transit systems with Ontario’s gas tax program. Multiple municipalities in the Kenora-Rainy River riding, including Fort Frances, will receive funding after Monday’s announcement. “Public transportation is a vital part of our northern infrastructure,” […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Homeless Committee, comprised of front-line service providers of non-profit agencies spanning social services, education, legal, and health-care sectors, has been working diligently over the past 12 months in efforts to get an “Out of the Cold” pop-up shelter opened in Fort Frances. Unfortunately, this shelter […]
Duane Hicks Town council will allow recreational cannabis retail stores within town limits but one councillor says the entire exercise has been “somewhat academic” given the way the provincial government has implemented a process for the issuance of licenses that leaves Rainy River District “out in the cold.” Coun. Doug […]
Sam Odrowski Curvy Chick owner Jennifer Horton hosted local MP Don Rusnak at her Scott Street business Thursday afternoon for an announcement regarding a FedNor investment of $2.25 million for the Rainy River Future Development Corp. Following the announcement, she spoke of her experience opening Curvy Chick six years ago […]
Staff A garage was engulfed in flames Monday morning at an Off Lake residence. Firefighters did respond to the blaze but ultimately the structure was destroyed by the flames. No one injuries were reported and the cause was not known as of press time.
Sam Odrowski Rainy River Future Development Corp. chairman Gordon Armstrong spoke about the RRFDC before calling up local MP Don Rusnak, who announced Thursday afternoon that the federal government will be investing $2.25 million into the RRFDC. The investment will help support the RRFDC’s ongoing operations over the next five […]
Submitted The Bayview Motel here has undergone several renovations, including a recently-renovated lobby featuring new hardwood floors and a fresh layer paint, since new owners Jamie Pryde and Myles Wilcott took over the business on Dec. 21.
