Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Singer-songwriter Belle Plaine– AKA Melanie Berglund– got a later start in her music career after experiences in other creative areas but that journey has given her a unique perspective as she writes her songs. “I’ve always sung, I started taking voice lessons at five years old and I took lessons […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board provided a mental health team year in review, showing that anxiety was the leading reason for referrals in the 2022/2023 year. However, when compared with the previous school year, the number of referrals for anxiety decreased from 46 referrals to 31 referrals. Most notably, […]
The Fort Frances Museum and Kay-nah-chi-wah-nung Historical Centre (Manitou Mounds) have partnered together to bring an exhibit featuring bead art from around the area in both museums’ collections. The exhibit, entitled “Tied Together” opens on Friday at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre and will move to Manitou Mounds […]
January is being once again being officially recognized as Alzheimer Awareness Month in the Town of Fort Frances, and there are plenty of events being planned to help spread awareness of the life-altering disease and other forms of dementia. Mary O’Connor is the client services coordinator for the Alzheimer Society […]
What type of Pokemon would Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Elvis be? Legendary Pokemon. Unless you know the game, the Pokemon pun may receive a few blank stares. History proves that the musicians are indeed legendary, but when it comes to the world of Pokemon—things can feel a bit daunting. […]
The Fort Frances Lakers have traded last year’s top scorer to the Red Lake Miners. Ryker Watt led Lakers scoring last year with 43 points, 24 goals 19 assists and was fourth in team scoring so far this season. In return the Lakers have acquired forward Brody Lindal from the […]
With Boundary Waters permits for the 2024 quota season on sale, the current methods to reserve permits to enter the wilderness is not working well, according to some outfitters. Several have said they believe the Forest Service needs to change the system, and one resort owner and outfitter is proposing […]
Five generations of the Camirand family were able to gather for a family portrait. Front row: Sheila Jackson, 3rd generation, Carla Mose, 2nd generation, holding Ivy Jackson, 5th generation, Jean Camirand, 1st generation, holding Wren Jackson, 5th generation. Back row: Logan Jackson, 4th generation and Chase Jackson, 4th generation. Jean […]
The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a threats incident at the Fort Frances High School. On January 7, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP Detachment received information suggesting that a bomb will be brought to the […]
Tonight will see cloudy skies with periods of snow and a low of -10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will continue to see cloudy skies with periods of snow throughout the day, with cloudy periods and a chance of flurries overnight with a high of -6 (21) and a low of […]
Emo Green #13 Rickie Copenace and #20 Orin McCormick defend against a shot attempt from Holmlund Leafs #88 Warren McFayden, while goalie Rylan Sabbe prepares to make a save during last weekend’s U15 A tournament. Other teams involved in the tournament included the Green’s Brand Source Predators from Fort Frances, […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Students at Fort Frances High School returned after Christmas break to a heavy police presence at the school. The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was actively investigating a threat incident at the school. On January 7, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., […]
