Local News from Across the Rainy River District
On Tuesday Sept. 12, the sentencing of Lindsey Coyle, was scheduled for January 16, 2024, much to the disappointment of the family of the late Hermina Fletcher. Coyle pleaded guilty to Criminal Negligence Causing the Death of Hermina Fletcher in September of 2022. In a statement issued on behalf of […]
Connected North provides virtual learning for remote communities such as Fort Frances. Proudly supported by CIBC Foundation, the platform provides STEM learning to students, giving them access opportunities beyond what they typically see. Earlier this year, CIBC Foundation filmed a classroom of grade 5 students from J.W. Walker School for […]
The Fort Frances High School Muskies put in a solid day’s work to put away the Dryden High School Eagles by a score of 47-7 on Friday. Both defense and offense were firing on all cylinders as the team recorded multiple sacks and forced fumbles. After the game head coach […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) has announced their new chief of paramedic services will be starting in their new role beginning next week. In a press release from the Board released this morning, it was revealed that Joshua Colling will be stepping into the role within the […]
On Sept. 20 the Tour de Fort entertainment series kicks off its 30th annual season with The Rowdymen, a trio that finds its roots in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Toronto company of the hit Broadway musical ‘Come From Away.’ The band is made up of Newfoundlanders […]
The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s president McKenna Begin has been named Governor-Elect for the Western Canada District of Kiwanis, and will be governor starting in 2024-2025. She’s since discovered that she’ll be the youngest governor Kiwanis has ever had. “This is overseeing all of Western Canada, so it’s from about […]
The Town of Fort Frances is in the process of selecting a reputable contractor to complete pool renovations at the Memorial Sports Centre, raising hopes that accessibility to the pool will be improved in this phase of the project. Craig Miller, Interim Operations and Facilities Manager for the Town of […]
Thrifty shoppers eagerly perused tables of garage sale items at Millennium Park during the Alberton Community Garage Sale held on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Dozens of households throughout the municipality held coordinated garage sales, which saw dozens of cars visit in a search for good deals throughout the morning and […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – With the cooler temperatures approaching, fall time is an important time to be aware of bears. There have been many sightings in the Rainy River district recently as the bears are starting to bulk up for winter. With bears preparing for winter hibernation, fall is when […]
A new mill has entered into an agreement with Boundary Waters Forest Management Corp. (BWFMC). The Board of Directors for BWFMC. are pleased to announce that a Fibre Supply Business Agreement has been signed with Szeder Sunset Cedar Mill located on Queen Street in Barwick. The last 24 months have […]
Emily Jerry has packed up her skates, goalie equipment, school supplies and everything else required to play hockey, and has joined the Thunder Bay Queen’s U15 AA hockey team. Emily, who turns 14 later this month, will be attending Hammarskjold High School along with her busy hockey schedule. She shared […]
Grandparents scams are on the rise, and organizations want seniors to be vigilant. The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) are collaborating to share their knowledge about the alarming rise in Emergency-Grandparent scams which impact some of the […]
