Duane Hicks Ever want to put someone you know behind bars and raise money for a good cause at the same time? The Fort Frances Voyageur Lions are giving you that chance. The club will hold its annual “Bail or Jail” fundraiser on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. […]
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It’s back to the drawing board. Town council on Monday night voted 3-2 against a recommendation to keep the current pricing method for the installation of sewer and water services for properties in Fort Frances, meaning the issue once again will be referred back to the Operations and Facilities executive […]
Press Release The Sunset Country Regional Science Fair was held Saturday at Fort Frances High School. Students from the Rainy River District School Board, the Northwest Catholic District School Board, and the Keewatin Patricia District School Board took part. The winners in the junior division were 1. Jorja Renelli (KPDSB) […]
From the OPP On April 7, the OPP’s Provincial Communication Centre received a call of a male driver passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle on Highway 11 in Dawson Township. An officer from the Rainy River detachment went to the scene and located the male. As a result […]
Light snow is likely tonight, with a possible accumulation of one-three cm (up to just over an inch). Look for an overnight low of minus-four C (24 F) and light northeast winds. Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of four (39) and low around […]
Press Release Henriette Verhoef, who passed away last Oct. 10, was honoured by receiving two awards from the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors at its annual general meeting in Niagara Falls, Ontario on March 1. The Northwest Regional Group of Ontario Land Surveyors in Northwestern Ontario nominated her for both […]
Sam Odrowski Two district First Nations soon will be able to better serve their residents in the event of a fire-related emergency. The Hamilton Fire Department recently received approval to donate two surplus fire trucks to Couchiching and Nigigoonsiminikaaning (Red Gut). Each of the reserves will receive one 1997 Freightliner, […]
Press Release Art Department students at Rainy River Community College in International Falls are hosting a show on Wednesday, April 25. The show is free and open to the public. Students working in painting and ceramics in the Art Department at RRCC will be showcasing their work. Artwork will be […]
Sam Odrowski The Rainy River District School Board shone a light on staff and students during its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday night at the Education Centre here. Several teachers and public school employees were recognized for 25 years of service to the board. They included Krista McNabb Williams, Greg […]
Sam Odrowski A Fort Frances High School student attended a two-day conference March 22-23 in Toronto to mark the Minister’s Student Advisory Council’s 10-year anniversary. Angie Redford was among the 60 students chosen to attend the conference, where students spoke about issues important to them while also learning about the […]
Submitted byShawn BrownFire Chief, RRFN Seven district First Nations’ firefighters recently graduated from the Six Nations fire training academy. Fire departments from Rainy River First Nations, Naicatchewenin First Nation, Big Grassy First Nation, Eagle Lake First Nation, and Couchiching First Nation are working to improve their services in a bid […]
Duane Hicks To Be Determined Theatre Co. delighted a packed house at the Townshend Theatre last Tuesday evening with their performance of “The Wonderful World of Miss Jiggs,” bringing to life Phoebe Gilman’s most famous “Jillian Jiggs” stories. The play was the final show in the Kids & Company entertainment […]
