Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Justice Terry Waltenbury was sworn in last Thursday giving Fort Frances and the Rainy River District their first resident judge in 11 years. Ontario Chief Justice Sharon Nicklas was in attendance for the swearing in as were many other guests from the legal community including Regional Senior Justice David Gibson […]
The complexities of loss and bereavement is something that many are never fully prepared for. Understanding the ways that grief reveals itself and coping strategies to handle life changing circumstances are only a few of the benefits of palliative care education. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living […]
Binesiwag Center for Wellness announced that Chief Executive Officer, Lori Flinders-McMillan, and Motivational Speaker, Carrianne Agawa, were selected for the 2-year Storytelling Fellowship with the Collective Change Lab (CCL), a global movement that fosters just and equitable systems. The global collective is comprised of change-makers from across the world who […]
Payton Dolyny drives towards the net past a St. Ignatius player. After an undefeated NorWOSSA championship run, the Muskie Girls senior basketball team were in tough against the St. Ignatius Falcons for the NWOSSAA championship. Their season ended on Saturday after they lost the best two out of three series […]
The Emo Food Bank and Thrift Store were incredibly proud of their volunteers at the Thrift Shop. Our volunteers work countless hours organizing the numerous items donated to the Thrift Shop for sale. Through these sales we are able to donate most of the profits back into the community. Nicholas […]
In last week’s edition of the Fort Frances Times, an article titled “WRRD Lion’s Hunter’s supper a wild success!” ran that erroneously stated that the West Rainy River District Lions Club is the only operating Lion’s Club in the district. In actuality, both the Fort Frances Lion’s Club and Voyageur’s […]
On August 22, 2023, the Ministry of Health announced its intent to work with partners on a strategy to strengthen public health, with a key piece of the strategy being one-time funding, resources, and supports for local public health agencies (LPHAs) that voluntarily merge. Given the vast geographic area covered […]
Pax Hughes, a Grade 8 student at Fort Frances High Elementary School, is definitely living his dream. Pax has always been interested in politics, along with being an excellent student. When his teacher Angela Petsnick suggested Pax apply for the Page program in Toronto, Pax was more than excited to […]
Sunday afternoon (November 19) the St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s League hosted their annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale. The event left everyone attending feeling the joy of the Christmas season, which will be upon us soon. The beautifully decorated basement with snowflakes and lovely centrepieces set the mood for the […]
Grandmother tells her grandson the story of the rain-bringing dragon king during the opening of The Dragon King puppet show presented by Kids & Company featuring Tanglewood Marionettes on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The show was a treat for all those in attendance. The skillfully manipulated puppets wowed kids and […]
In recognition of National Housing Day on November 22, the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is hosting an open house at the Out of the Cold Warming Centre. The event is an opportunity for community members and stakeholders to tour the facility and learn more about the services […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A search warrant executed in the Town of Fort Frances has resulted in two individuals being arrested and charged with numerous offences. On November 16, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., the Rainy River District detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along […]
