Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Building relationships with the community has always been on their mind and this Monday their doors will be open for people to drop by and say hi. Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre is holding an open house that welcomes all people, whether they are new to the centre or have benefited […]
Golf MVP – Kade Oster and Logan McPherson Boys Curling MVP – Jackson Marchant Mixed Curling MVP – Elizabeth Cousineau Girls Curling MVP – Emma Tucker Curling Valuable Contribution – Emilia Saciuk Jr. Girls Basketball MVP – Payton Dolyny and Brooklyn Machura Sr. Girls Basketball MVP – Piper Lidkea and […]
Last Thursday, Fort Frances High School handed out its annual athletic awards. The Muskies had a great year that started early when Logan McPherson qualified for OFSAA in golf, the first sports season of the school year. Many other teams and individuals followed with amazing performances this year. Two highlights […]
Dear editor, Will it happen again? Can it happen again? Probably yes in both cases. Just a matter of when. What I am referring to is the Rainy Lake flood of 2022. I am no expert in all the issues of the flood, but I am familiar to the area […]
For the second straight year, Canada Post will issue a new series of stamps to honour Indigenous leaders. Three different stamps, celebrating Nellie Cournoyea, George Manuel and Thelma Chalifoux, will be available for purchase at postal outlets across Canada starting June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day. The stamps will also […]
Murillo, Ont. — Anybody who has tried to grow a field of hay knows how quickly Mother Nature can become the bane of one’s existence. Some growing seasons are tougher than most — and perilously dry to boot. Thunder Bay-area farmers, like Murillo’s Andrew Brekveld, said Monday the serious lack […]
Michael Behan started his career in Fort Frances as a young journalist for the Fort Frances Times, writing editorials on council decisions and reporting on sports. Today, he works as deputy mayor. When he first arrived in town, Behan received a taste of municipal life by serving on the Museum […]
The Muskie girls soccer team returned home from their tournament in Cobourg earlier this month, and though they came back winless, head coach Chris Sinclair said the team played very well. “I couldn’t be more proud of them for their effort,” he said. “Just to be there and compete the […]
Fort Frances High School (FFHS)’s track and field team was in Ottawa earlier this month for OFSAA championships. Headlining the Muskies’ efforts were Trent Wilson and Leah Seguin, a pair of seniors who have been with the team since before high school. Due to the pandemic, this was their first […]
(Kenora, ON) – The Superior International Junior Hockey League has announced a new member to the league, with the creation of the Kenora Islanders Junior A Hockey Club. Having been granted membership in the SIJHL and Hockey Northwestern Ontario, the country’s newest Junior A franchise is making the necessary steps […]
The region is currently under an extreme heat advisory, which could see temperatures soar to 39C with the humidex. It is expected to last several days – possibly until Thursday. Health Canada has provided the following information on its website, regarding heat related illness, and how to stay cool. If […]
The Town of Fort Frances is excited to treat local volunteers to a BBQ and provide an expression of sincere gratitude as it gets ready to host its 1st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event. The BBQ will be held at the Rainy Lake Square, 235 Scott St in Fort Frances on […]
