Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The newest mayor of Fort Frances used a portion of his inaugural address to thank the outgoing mayor and council members for the hard work and dedication they have brought to their roles over the past four years, and beyond. At the inaugural meeting of the 2022-2026 Town of Fort […]
Vlad Ramsarran(7), Nova Dallas (7), Logan Dallas (9) were excited that the snow finally stopped falling on the weekend, so they could get out and enjoy a day of sledding. – Submitted photo
The Standard Insurance has announced the opening of a new location in Fort Frances; the office opened its doors on November 15. “We are excited to serve the Fort Frances/Rainy River area in Home, Auto, Business and Life insurance and financial planning solutions including Disability, Group Benefits and RRSPs,” says […]
St. Mary’s Church hosted their Christmas Tea and Bake Sale Sunday afternoon of November 20 and what a delightful afternoon it was! The event hadn’t been held in two years, due to Covid. It was easy to see the well packed church basement, told the story that people want to […]
The Rainy River District School Board is pleased to announce that elections for the office of Chair and Vice Chair were held at the inaugural Board Meeting on November 22, 2022 in Fort Frances.Trustee, Jeff Lehman, who represents the Township of Atikokan and surrounding area, was acclaimed as Board Chair, […]
The Times Tigers share a well-deserved celebration after an exciting final match at the November 5 U13 Hockey Tournament in Fort Frances. The team was celebrated by family, friends and head coach John Homer. – Allan Bradbury photo
The Fort Frances Lakers suffered a crushing 9-0 shut-out by the Thunder Bay North Stars on November 12, above. But they have been working hard, with more narrow 5-1 and 5-2 losses in a double bill against the Red Lake Miners over the weekend. However, they were able to put […]
The Muskie Girls Hockey Team took advantage of the hometown ice to top the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints on November 15, securing a 1-0 win in overtime at the official season opener. They have since lost 2-5 against East Grand Forks and 0-4 to Crookston, for a 1 win-2 loss […]
My Rosella, my longest and oldest friend, passed away Monday, November 14, at 101 years old. She would have turned 102 of Dec 17. My chosen words “My Rosella” may sound a bit overpowering or possessive in today’s world, but that’s how my dear friend referred to everyone that she […]
The Catholic Women’s League held its annual St Mary’s Tea on Sunday afternoon – the first since before Covid. The fundraiser featured draws, goodies and lots of laughs. Top, Janice Ward (left) and mother-daughter duo Betty Mueller and Kathy Loney share a table and good conversation. Below, Cassandra Armstrong (left) […]
A bill that would exempt some farming machinery from Canada’s carbon tax is moving so far successfully through Parliament — a move that Brandon–Souris MP Larry Maguire says is “good news” for Westman farmers. Bill C-234 (An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act) passed at the Standing […]
Andrew Hallikas, left, signed the documents that officially bestowed upon him his position as the newest mayor of Fort Frances as municipal clerk Gabrielle Lecuyer looked on during last night’s inauguration of the new Fort Frances Town Council at the Fort Frances Civic Centre. Mayor and council all recited their […]
