The Rainy River District School Board recog- nized excellence in its staff, partners and volun- teers at its last regular board meeting. Nomina- tions are sought from the public, with winners selected by a panel. This year’s winners: Clockwise from left: The Community Partner of the Year award was presented […]
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– Ken Kellar photos
The threat of rain couldn’t keep Pride supporters down as they turned out to Smokey Bear Park in International Falls, Minn., for Borderland Pride’s annual Passport to Pride March held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, as part of Pride month activities in the region. According to organizers, the walk remains […]
- Robin McCormick photo
The Crossroads School community gathered for the annual Fish Fry Finale on June 13. Nearly 300 people enjoyed a dinner of fish, fries and fixings. Top left, Kristina Mat- thews, Alyssa Caul and Peg- gy Mathews enjoyed a meal together. Top right, Tracy Rae, Stacey LaBelle and Arlene Rea had […]
Dozens of walkers turned out to Smokey Bear Park in International Falls, Minn., to take part in Borderland Pride’s 2024 Pride March on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The march remains the only Pride March to cross an international border, bringing LGBTQ+ communities on both sides of the border together to […]
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The Rainy River District School Board has joined 13 other boards in a class action lawsuit against social media corporations. The Schools for Social Media Change lawsuit was first launched in March, with the Toronto District School Board, Peel District school Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board and Ottawa-Carleton District […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Outspoken: A Queer 101 is the product of Bobby Hudon’s lived experience as a member of both indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Over the last few months Hudon has carried the program across northern Ontario from Kenora all the way to Manitoulin Island and places in between. Originally from Manitoba, Hudon […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Emo Speedway is back to celebrate Canada Day again this year but events will be held on Sunday June 30 rather than on the holiday. The celebrations are a partnership with the Township of Emo, the Borderland Racing Association and the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society which runs the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Two local organizations are teaming up to make sure kids and families in need get enough food this summer. The Salvation Army Fort Frances branch, along with the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), are bringing back After the Bell for the summer. The program is designed to make sure that kids […]
By Louis Bergeron
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lbergeron@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lbergeron@fortfrances.com
On Thursday June 27, the Kings of None are playing in concert at the Rainy Lake square in downtown Fort Frances. Everyone is invited to attend the free event, and the band will be playing rock music from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. “It’s usually a highlight of the summer […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Seniors living on low or restricted incomes will see the benefits as the province works to expand eligibility requirements to two support programs this year. On Wednesday morning, the government of Ontario shared that on August 1, 2024, the annual income eligibility thresholds for both the Ontario Seniors Dental Care […]
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An ongoing court case into the theft of mail from the Fort Frances Canada Post Office is on “a resolution track,” according to The Fort Frances Court Duty Counsel. Ann Marie Rousseau of LaVallee has been accused of allegedly taking several items of mail from the Fort Frances Post Office, […]
By Louis Bergeron
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lbergeron@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lbergeron@fortfrances.com
This year’s senior month butter tart contest winners are Heather Johnson and Victoria Katona. Johnson won the traditional recipe category while Katona won the non-traditional recipe category. “We have the results of the butter tart contest,” said Irene Laing, contest hostess. “We want to thank Edith and the Harbourage for […]
