Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Thanks to the Ontario government, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) is set to receive a funding increase of over $592,000, bringing the Homelessness Prevention Program and Indigenous Supportive Housing Program allocation to over $1.1 million for 2023-24. RRDSSAB CAO Dan McCormick says provincial involvement is key. […]
This morning, Borderland Pride joined representatives of the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) and students at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) to share reflections on the ongoing importance of Pride in our community and to hoist a rainbow flag to mark the start of Pride Month. June is recognized […]
As warmer weather envelops the region, forest fires become more and more likely, and the season is already underway. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced there have been two new forest fires reported in the northwest fire region as of 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The […]
A recruitment open house for those in the Rainy River District interested in a career in policing will take place on Monday, June 5, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment. OPP Provincial Constable Bradley Scoyne said there will be several displays from […]
On May 18, Emo residents were invited to a community strategic planning meeting with the Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC). Facilitated by RRFDC executive director Geoff Gillon, the evening involved asking residents what they’d like to see in Emo and did a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis […]
After COVID-19 shut down the only comedy club in Thunder Bay, Mark Menei went without a place to perform. What he did to get back into comedy inspired his new business. Mark Menei got into comedy at a local Thunder Bay comedy club called Crickets. After watching comedy there for […]
The former Husky gas station turned into a Co-op Gas Station almost overnight. It only took a few days and there are still a few changes to be ironed out, but the gas station at the corner of Webster Ave and King’s Highway, also formerly under the Mohawk brand, has […]
In celebration of Community Living Month this week, we at Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD) would like to highlight our Employment Services Program. There are eight Community Living staff (Developmental Services Professionals) that work in our Employment Services Program. These staff provide support to 55 individuals who have […]
Doug McBride and Steve Ballan hoist the Emo Walleye Classic trophy on Saturday, May 27, 2023. The pair won the tournament for the third time with a two-day total of 23.19 lbs, edging out Bill Godin and Greg Swire for top spot.
Across Canada, the month of May was dedicated to mental health awareness — and at the forefront of promoting mental health at Fort Frances High School have been several mental health advocates who engaged with students every Wednesday at a little booth during the lunch hour. Mary Croswell, child and […]
Thunder Bay, Ont. — Westjet is improving connectivity with the Thunder Bay International Airport and the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport by providing more options for travellers. The airline currently flies twice daily between Thunder Bay and Winnipeg from where connector flights include almost 14 daily departures to Western Canada. Thunder […]
Simone LeBlanc is the only Fort Frances resident to join the recent cohort of the One Year, One Outfit (OYOO) challenge, producing clothing and accessories made from locally-sourced fibre. Her work will be featured at the Manitoba Fibre Festival later this year in Winnipeg. “OYOO is a slow fashion journey,” […]
