Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Thunder Bay–Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland is pushing back against criticism over his absence from recent Pride events in his riding, specifically rejecting a claim that he ignored requests to meet with a local LGBTQ+ organization. “I support all people in my riding, regardless of life choices, race, religion,” he said […]
Keep your bathing suits ready kids – the splash pad is almost ready! Crews were on site at Legion Park this morning to begin pouring concrete for the new feature. All of the elements of the splash pad have arrived, and work will continue quickly until opening day, which has […]
The Memorial Sports Centre has announced that swim lessons are scheduled to return this fall on September 5. “I’m excited that we can get this program back to our residents to get them back into the pool and working on their swimming skills,” said Nathan Young, recreation and culture manager. […]
A newly-designed Bailey Bridge on Highway 602 is expected to go under construction later this summer, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Transportation. The ministry has awarded a contract to PNI Construction to replace the Highway 602 Rainy River Tributary Bridge (Bailey Bridge) with a new culvert and […]
An international student says she is worried she will not find accommodations in Fort Frances prior to the start of classes in the fall. Since her visa permit was delayed, Achsah, 19, an incoming student for the practical nursing program at Confederation College, says she was not able to arrange […]
As construction season continues, so do many capital projects underway across Fort Frances. Transportation Superintendent Cody Vangel was on hand during Monday’s council meeting, to deliver a Capital Report to the Mayor and Council. Here are the highlights of the report: Recycling facilities Curbside recycling has been suspended across Fort […]
The Fort Frances Salvation Army has been working hard this summer, as usual, to provide needs for the community through a number of different programs. Ryan Daw is a services co-ordinator with the Salvation Army in Fort Frances and has been working with different community groups this year. “We had […]
Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas presented Clinton Gray with his badge in a ceremony at the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Thursday, August 10. Gray has spent most of his life here in Fort Frances save for a short stint in British Columbia. Despite having had jobs in other sectors, […]
The Fort Frances Power Corporation (FFPC) has received notice that Hydro One will be taking a power outage to perform planned transmission system maintenance resulting in all electrical users in the Town of Fort Frances to be without power on Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
In April of this year, Simeon Firth began reinvigorating the basement of 353 Scott Street Unit 1. With 5,000 square feet at his disposal, Firth saw the potential for a brand new gym. “It’s been quite a journey,” said Firth. “But perfection takes time.” He said he wanted a nice […]
Police briefs (SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid murder charges and have two people in custody in relation to an ongoing homicide investigation. On August 11, 2023, members of the Sioux Lookout OPP along with Emergency Medical Services responded […]
The Fort Frances Power Corporation has announced a power interruption from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2023, as Hydro One performs transmission maintenance. This will affect several Riverside Health Care facilities, including La Verendrye General Hospital and Rainycrest Long Term Care Home, as well as some aspects […]
