Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Marcel Michaels has been in Fort Frances for a few weeks now and is starting to get a feel for the municipality he is now the lead administrator for. After meeting staff, he is confident that the Town has a good team in place. Though born and raised in Hamilton, […]
Groups are working every day behind the scenes to revitalize the downtown core of Fort Frances, and fill empty commercial spaces. “After a closure of any type of business, we are frantically working on [promoting business] and you know it takes time,” said Martin Chitohwa, economic development officer for Fort […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – One individual has been arrested and charged following an incident at a local grocery store in Fort Frances. On June 10, 2024, just before 7:30 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident at a local grocery […]
Canadian farmers can expect to face crippling shortfalls in their retirement plans now that the federal government has hiked the amount that can be taxed on profits from sales of assets, warns the country’s main advocate for grain producers. “Our research shows that an average grain farm in Canada, most […]
Robert Moore School held a showcase powwow on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the school grounds, inviting dancers, drums and more to take part. The school extended thanks to Weechi-It-Te-Win Family Services, Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and Couchiching First Nation for their help is hosting the event, as well as […]
CWE (Canadian Wrestling’s Elite) Dany Duggan is in the middle of delivering a back suplex to CAM!!ikaze in their showdown at the Couchiching First Nation Multi-Use Facility during CWE’s showcase there on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The full line-up featured a handful of wrestler’s from the Canadian scene, including Thunder […]
There are many documented benefits of a companion canine as, according to Zoomer’s Moses Znaimer, “pet owners simply live longer.” Older adults particularly can find the relationship more important later in life than perhaps at any other time. There are even therapeutic dogs and support dogs that can help older […]
Students, staff and invited guests turned out to the walking track and football field at Fort Frances High School to take part in an end of year powwow on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Dancers and watchers enjoyed the sunshine and drums.
A number of local students took part in an archery tournament, held in Dryden on May 28. Great job everyone!
On Saturday June 1 three members of the RRFN Seikido Taekwondo Club passed the test to be promoted to black belts. Grand Master Doug Gagel, and master Haley Broadbent promoted new black belts Karen Cox Gordon, Alexander Broadbent and Billy Broadbent. Testing for the black belt included patterns, self-defense, sparring […]
Dozens of students crossed the stage at the Memorial Sports Centre on Thursday, June 6, 2024, for Seven Generations Education Institute’s (SGEI) annual graduation ceremony. Students in the secondary, post-secondary and Azhemiinigoziwin Women’s Empowerment programs were recognized for their hard work during the ceremony, which featured addresses from SGEI CEO […]
The 16 grads completed their schooling in a variety of programs and graduated with diplomas or certificates in Business-Accounting, Business Fundamentals, General Arts and Science, Personal Support Worker, Practical Nursing, Pre-Health Sciences and Social Service worker programs.
