Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Only a few tree seedling bundles are remaining for residents interested in contributing to the ongoing protection and care of trees. This season, white spruce and red pine seedling bundles of 20 are being sold by the Rainy River District Stewardship for $7, while supplies are limited. Fiona Ryle, chair […]
May is Community Living Month in Ontario. Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas paid tribute to Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD) with a flag raising on May 3, 2023. CLFFD has been an active part of the Rainy River District for over 65 years, and as CLFFD CEO Ted […]
The Small Town Mardi Gras held Saturday evening by the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society at the Emo-LaVallee Arena was a huge success. Over 400 tickets were sold. Dinner was a traditional meal with jambalaya with rice, jambalaya with chicken and sausage, corn bread, noodles with a sauce and pork. […]
Registration for this year’s royalty opens Monday, May 22, 2023, for June 17 event It’s that time of year again when the powers that be search out the Mini King and Mini Queen of Fort Frances. Things are a little bit different this year timing-wise, says event organizer Melissa Gushulak. […]
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds) conducted a regular prescribed burn on Wednesday, May 3. The historical centre does this on a regular basis to preserve the delicate ecosystem in the area. The area around the Manitou Mounds Historical Centre is considered an oak savanna says site manager Jim Leonard. According to oaksavannas.org, […]
Researchers from Lakehead University’s School of Nursing have been observing how health care workers collaborate at the hospital and long term care facility in Fort Frances. The town is one of three communities involved in upcoming research focused on healthcare in rural communities. Healthcare workers from Fort Frances are invited […]
When Jeffrey Adams and his wife Diane moved from the pacific northwest to International Falls in 2004, he says there weren’t many options for local actors. Him being a writer with an interest in radio drama, he floated the concept of a radio theatre which is now approaching its 20-year […]
The Alberta government declared a state of emergency last week after wildfires led to tens of thousands of people evacuating their homes. As of publication, Alberta’s wildfire status dashboard says there are 92 active fires, with 27 of them deemed “out of control.” In the past five years combined, Alberta […]
The Memorial Sports Complex was the site of the annual Thunder Bay District Mine Rescue Competition last week. The competition held in Fort Frances was between mine rescue teams from New Gold Rainy River mine and the Impala Lac Des Iles palladium mine northwest of Thunder Bay. “Mine rescue is […]
On Wednesday night eight names were added to the ranks of the Fort Frances Lakers Board of Directors at the team’s annual general meeting. Lakers President Gary Silander says he’s pleased with the new additions. “The new Board of Directors has a lot of life with young people getting involved,” […]
An invasive species is moving our way and has already reached Marathon. Eric Clelend is the director of the Invasive Species Program at the Ontario Region Nature Conservancy of Canada. He did a presentation at the NOMA conference held in Thunder Bay in April on invasive phragmites (European Common Reed), […]
2023 Pride Guide includes 12 special events for Pride Month Borderland Pride is proud to unveil its 2023 Pride festival, Pride Awakens. The 2023 Pride Guide features 12 special events and initiatives throughout the month of June, covering educational, artistic, social inclusion, community-building, and advocacy themes. The big day in […]
