Local News from Across the Rainy River District
OTTAWA – The sale of the Ottawa Senators appears to be coming to a close. A group led by Toronto-based businessman Michael Andlauer has reached an agreement in principle to purchase the NHL team for close to US$1 billion, according to media reports. Andlauer is the sole owner of the […]
Work on the Legion park in west end Fort Frances, and Lillie Avenue, is proceeding apace as crews replace old sewer and water lines, take out old playground equipment, and generally prepare the location for the new playground and splash pad that is intended to be installed by the end […]
TORONTO – Crave is making room for commercial breaks on its streaming service. After years as an exclusively advertisement-free subscription platform, Bell Media says it plans to launch new Crave tiers sometime this summer that include commercials during programming. Shows that will be offered in the ad tiers include classic […]
Couchiching First Nation is preparing for their 30th annual traditional powwow and organizers say they are looking forward to seeing the community come together with singing and dancing. “Now you see young ones that are taking up [singing and dancing] at like kindergarten grade. You’re getting that lifetime of exposure […]
Ian Jodoin spent some time in Winnipeg for schooling. He saw some lacrosse there, especially during a teaching placement at Glenlawn Collegiate which had a field lacrosse team. He says he’s always loved the sport and wondered why there’s no lacrosse in Fort Frances. “It’s a big part of Canadian […]
Last week, the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) announced they will begin a multiphase renewal effort at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) this summer. A release from the RRDSB says the washroom renovations are the most exciting aspect of the project. They will be implementing a multiple single use […]
The Town of Fort Frances has eased the burden on small businesses hoping to sell their wares at the Rainy Rainy Lake Square by acquiring liability insurance which will cover the businesses selling on the square. Many Fort Frances residents were upset when the Town of Fort Frances announced that […]
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN – In response to the discovery of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in Black Bay of Rainy Lake in late 2021, Voyageurs staff is continuing a containment and prevention program. This program involves educational activities as well as new management operations related to Kettle Falls and Gold Portage […]
Indigenous tourism in Canada is a growing attraction, said federal Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault, with at least one-third of international travelers and one-third of Canadian travelers wanting the “Indigenous authentic experience.” Despite those statistics, there were no dedicated dollars in the last federal budget for Indigenous tourism in the $158 […]
Past employees of one of the largest industries in Fort Frances history came together last week for a good meal and plenty of company. The Fort Frances Mill Alumni held their 11th annual alumni dinner at the Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 last Wednesday evening, May 31, 2023. […]
A trip to the nation’s capital was meant to give a better snapshot of realities for social service providers in northern Ontario. The chief administrative officer for the Kenora District Services Board joined his counterparts from the Thunder Bay and Cochrane districts in Ottawa on a lobbying trip to meet […]
6-year-old Skeeter has been on the K9 unit for 5 years. He’s playful and friendly, and is used to locate people and sniff out drugs (among other things). Skeeter, along with infrared camera drones, a police boat, and more were all on display during OPP Fort Frances’s open house on […]
