Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Rock 3 On 3 hockey league was started in part by long-time Fort Frances hockey volunteer and local Sports Hall of Famer, Scott Clendenning who passed away in 2015. Eight years after his passing the league lives on in his memory. Now into the second week of the 2023 […]
(FORT FRANCES) – After receiving several tips from the public, and the assistance from the Treaty Three Police Service, officers have recovered the two snowmobiles reported stolen from Alberton Township, however the otter sleigh is still outstanding. Two individuals from the Rainy River District have been arrested and charged. Both […]
The Town has been developing additional video surveillance systems in conjunction with existing surveillance systems from the Ontario Provincial Police in order to combat gun and gang activity, investigate drug offenses and mitigate crimes in Fort Frances. On March 24, the Fort Frances Police Services Board received a verbal update […]
Ben Gustafson, Bryan Gustafson, Jamie Bruce and Dustin Byfuglien celebrate with Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson, centre, shortly after the Bassmaster Classic wrapped up Sunday afternoon in Knox- ville, Tennessee. Gussy became the first Canadian to take the championship with a three-day total weight of 42 pounds, 7 ounces. See Gussy’s column […]
The Ontario government is investing $750,000 to help communities across the province become more inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Applications are now open for the 2023-24 round of Inclusive Community Grants, which provide municipalities, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous communities up to $60,000 for local projects […]
After Dryden scored early in the second the Lakers were in tough to get a goal of their own. Brady Wicklund almost equalized at the 19-minute mark when the Lakers were awarded a penalty shot after a Dryden skater covered the puck in the crease. The Lakers wouldn’t have to […]
Nothing can be more important than keeping one’s family safe from the catastrophic devastation a home fire can deliver. It is one of the reasons the West Rainy River District Lions Club has a ready supply of Emergency Care Baskets on hand that are delivered to victims of catastrophes in […]
Despite stepping away from council, Caul busy as ever In the months since her time as a part of Fort Frances Town Council ended, June Caul has not slowed down any. While she says life is a bit less stressful, she’s found it hard to just drop many of the […]
After a decade in business, Horton still finds joy in her job With a significant milestone just over the horizon, Jennifer Horton of the Curvy Chick Boutique in downtown Fort Frances reflects on what a decade in business looks like when you put the time and passion into making work […]
The Muskie Boys Curling team didn’t reach the playoffs at OFSAA in North Bay last week, but that didn’t stop them from an amazing experience. The young players spent the last day in the region in Sudbury, where they watched the Canadian Mixed Doubles Tournament. There, they met curling legends […]
The Fort Frances Cyclones Swim Club have announced the opening of registration for a spring session. Club president Heather Johnson says the eight-week session running from Apr. 1-May 20 will allow new swimmers to get a feel for what it’s like to swim with the club. “It’s a developmental swimming […]
Thunder Bay, Ont. — An announcement by the Ontario government this week promises an initial investment of $224 million plus an additional $75 million spread over the next three years to build, upgrade and support the operations and programming at new and existing training centres. The Skills Development Fund […]
