Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he is pulling out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury that has sidelined him since January. The owner of a record 14 championships at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament will miss it for the first time since making his debut there […]
Once so prodigious on their parquet floor, the Boston Celtics can’t seem to squeeze out a home-court advantage during these playoffs. The franchise that once went 40-1 at home over an entire season fell to .500 at the TD Garden in the playoffs this year with a 123-116 loss to […]
The Fort Frances Muskies boys and girls soccer teams kicked off their 2023 seasons last week by hosting a tournament on Wednesday, May 10. In their afternoon games against the Beaver Brae Broncos, the girls won 2-0 while the boys tied at one goal apiece. Both teams were in Kenora […]
Though the Ontario Senior Games just began last week in District 1B, they’re set to conclude tomorrow. The final event is golf at Heron Landing, 9 a.m. The Sister Kennedy Senior Centre will also be hosting an awards banquet for competitors in the evening.
Many pool patrons were dismayed last winter when the Fort Frances Memorial Sports Complex stopped offering Aquafit classes. The classes are set to resume some time in the near future after an instructor has finished the training. Tyler Young, the town’s outgoing recreation and culture manager, says the hope is […]
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 […]
