The 27th Annual Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business Awards were held last night, celebrating businesses and individuals throughout the Rainy River District. The event was held at La Place Rendez-Vous, with emcee duties performed by Shane Beckett. Along with the awards, guests were also able to take part in […]
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By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
UPDATE (23/10/2024): Following the original publication of this article, the office of the Solicitor General provided this statement. “We understand that some municipalities face additional costs due to their existing agreements with the OPP. We will work with these municipalities to ensure they are not negatively financially impacted by this.” […]
From DRRSB
Press release
Press release
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) and Confederation College Rainy River District Campus are hosting a special event on Thursday, October 24, 2024 to coincide with Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. The event, titled “Join the Journey: Discover Careers in Early Childhood Education,” will […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 is hosting its annual Remembrance Day Tea. The event will be held November 3 at the Fort Frances Legion, from 2-4 p.m. and will feature pictures of instrumental or veteran women from the Rainy River District in the Canadian military […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Riverside Health Care is excited to announce its annual Public Mammography Blitz at La Verendrye General Hospital on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Women aged 40 and older are invited to walk in for a mammogram—an essential screening […]
From NWHU
Press Release
Press Release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has released a new statistical dashboard that outlines alcohol-related trends. This includes morbidity and mortality, usage behaviours, as well as availability and cost. “I am deeply concerned about the impact that alcohol use has on the health of the population in our region. Our rates of […]
Press Release
Ministry of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada
Ministry of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada
Last week the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced temporary measures to help Indigenous people in the United States reunite with their families in Canada and reconnect them with their traditional territories. These measures will allow eligible Indigenous people whose family members live in Canada to […]
By David Briggs
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BayToday.ca
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BayToday.ca
Dogs can contract Lyme disease, and recently, there have been 41 confirmed cases in our area. So explained Dr. Neil Lawrence, a vet at the Callander Animal Hospital and Wellness Centre. He recently wrote to BayToday, noting “from a veterinary point-of-view, this has been a worrisome year for tick-borne diseases,” […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Cathy Handberg, left, is all smiles as she hugs Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) Executive Director Angela Halvorsen Smith after her food truck and business Talk on the Street Eatery is awarded the New Business Award 1-3 Years at last night’s Chamber of Commerce Business Awards held at La […]
By Sandi Krasowski,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The word is out among U.S. racers that the Thunder City Speedway is one of the top three best dirt racing tracks in North America. The race track has drawn crowds in unprecedented numbers this season. Norm Nadin, developer of the race track, said this season the track typically saw 135 local […]
By Connor McDowell,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
If a pig warned his friends that heat-seeking drones were coming for them, he’d probably seem a little crazy. But it’s true. Thermal vision drones are a significant part of population control in Manitoba, and they guide trappers to invasive pigs that would otherwise be missed. Field operations manager of […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of 9 C (48 F). Tomorrow will see sunny skies in the morning with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon and a chance of showers, with cloudy skies and a chance of showers overnight and a high of 15 (59) with a low of […]
