Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Town of Fort Frances is gearing up for a series of summertime events to help entertain residents and help drive economic growth, and council has given it a strong head start. As part of Monday night’s Council Meeting, town administration presented a report to council asking for a declaration […]
(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON)- Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting assistance from the public in locating Jeremy SERGERIE, 23 years old, from Sioux Lookout. Individuals with property in areas surrounding Sioux Lookout are requested to check their cabins and outbuildings for unusual activity. Jeremy was reported missing after […]
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers of what to expect when crossing the border for the upcoming Canada Day and U.S. Independence Day holidays. The CBSA works to protect Canadians, support the economy and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across our borders. […]
THUNDER BAY — A shipment of used computers is being sent to students thousands of kilometres away so they can use them for their education. Through Medical Equipment Modernization Opportunity, computers from Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute are being sent to students in Ecuador who will use them to finish […]
With only three brief months of summer before us, Manitobans like to get outdoors and explore. For many, it means throwing some essentials in a backpack, slipping on a set of good footwear, and hitting one of the hundreds of trails the province has to offer. In recognition of this […]
The Fort Frances High School Class of 2024 took a well deserved break after the graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 19, to unwind at Chem Free Grad. The annual celebration, spearheaded by teacher Brian Gustafson, featured a dinner, followed by a night of inflatable games and slides, a magic show, […]
Graduating Grade 12 Students of Fort Frances High School filled the Ice for Kids arena floor last Thursday, June 20, 2024 for the school’s annual Graduation cere- mony. Friends, family and more packed the stands to see their graduates cross the stage, bringing an end to their high school careers. […]
Students in the United Native Friendship Centre’s (UNFC) high school program celebrated their graduation with a ceremony at the Townshend Theatre on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Originally scheduled to be held outside, weather concerns forced an alternate location. Nevertheless, the program’s graduates were able to celebrate their accomplishments with friends […]
Children run from the dump of the big bucket at the newly opened Legion Park spray park. While it rained throughout the speeches the sun came out just after the ribbon was cut and a wonderful afternoon was had splashing around. MPP Greg Rickford, committee members, town council and a […]
Former Fort Frances Councillor David Kircher has filed to to take the Town of Fort Frances and the municipality’s Integrity Commissioner David G. Boghosian to court, with a Notice of Application for Judicial Review. Kircher’s legal team filed a 17-page notice to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Thunder […]
The Town of Fort Frances is preparing to add its name to a list of municipalities calling on the province to re-absorb some of the cost of community policing. During Monday night’s meeting of Town Council, discussion turned to a resolution letter received from the Municipality of Tweed, Ont., regarding […]
The 2024 Senior Citizen of the Year goes to Gordon Cornell. Gordon was honoured with the award last Tuesday (June 18) at the Seniors Coffee Gathering. Many of his family members attended to share this happy moment with Gordon. His family nominated Gordon, stating his many accomplishments, The people of […]
