Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Ontario government has opted to hold rent increase guidelines for 2024 at 2.5 per cent – same as 2023 levels. The rent increase guideline is the maximum amount a landlord can increase rent during the year for most tenants without the approval of the Landlord and Tenant Board. Newly […]
Rentola has completed its annual review of the safest cities in Canada index. Barrie came out on top, with Fort Frances’ two closest cities, Thunder bay and Winnipeg, coming in at 32nd and 34th respectively. To see the full methodology, visit https://rentola.ca/safest-cities-in-canada Rank City Overall Index Citizens per officer Crime […]
Canada’s newly unveiled approach to attract foreign tech talent is being met with angst in America while being heralded as a game changer for the country’s emerging technologies, according to experts. But for the multi-pronged Tech Talent Strategy to work, Canada needs to ensure that there is a clear and […]
The Standard Insurance, located at the Senic River Mall in Fort Frances, held a grand opening ribbon cutting and barbecue on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Deputy mayor Mike Behan was on hand to cut the ribbon alongside branch manager Kasey Beaush- ene, and visitors were then able to grab a […]
A little bit of rainy couldn’t put a damper on Couchiching First Nation’s annual Powwow this past weekend. While Friday. June 23, 2023’s events went ahead outside at the powwow grounds, the rainy weather forced a move inside to the Couchiching Bingo Palace for Saturday and Sunday’s events, where energy […]
The Town of Fort Frances (ToFF) is very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Moffat Family Fund grants. This year the Moffat Family Fund supported 15 charitable programs for a total of $121,666.50 distributed through the ToFF Moffat Family Fund Steering Committee. The mission of the Moffat Family […]
Cue the flags, fireworks and fun! Canada Day is just around the corner, with plenty to take in right across the District. Here’s a round-up of what’s happening on Saturday, so you can plan your day: FORT FRANCES Festivities in Fort Frances are being organized by Beyak Automotive Group, in […]
She’s a celebrated poet and an avid reader, and Brittany Renaud can’t wait to share her love of all things literary with local kids. She recently joined the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre as the new Children’s Services Clerk. Renaud comes to Fort Frances from the Chatham-Kent area by […]
Kaakewaaseya Justice Services held its grand opening yesterday from its new office in Fort Frances. Elders Priscilla Simard of Couchiching First Nation and Betty Degagne of Naicatchewenin First Nation conducted the smudging and held prayers during the opening. Elder Simard said it will be important to smudge the office often […]
With 20 years experience across a variety of areas of recreation, Nathan Young comes to Fort Frances with hopes of using his previous experiences to energize the town’s recreation and culture sector. Young comes to Fort Frances from Sylvan Lake in central Alberta where he was most recently an event […]
The Rainy Lake Square was the backdrop for this year’s Mini King and Queen contest. The 2023 Mini King and Mini Queen were chosen by a panel of judges, following an interview session. The competition was close, but Bryson and Bristol emerged as the winners by the end of the […]
Canada Day is just around the corner and families will be gathering outdoors for a full day of events in Fort Frances. July 1st commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada way back in 1867. The day will begin with […]
