Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Confederation College plans to launch an expansion of their international education program to their regional campuses this fall 2023, bringing diverse cultures to northern Ontario and filling the need for more health care workers in northern Ontario. Originally established in Thunder Bay, the international education program will officially expand to […]
In a media conference on Monday, health care leaders said they anticipate a potentially difficult winter season due to an increase in percent positivity for COVID-19 and institutional outbreaks, in addition to a rapid increase in hospitalizations and emergency department visits for respiratory illness. Emergency room department visits related to […]
Matt Dusk is bringing his interpretation of Old Blue Eyes’ classics around the world. On Nov. 25, he’ll bring those Sinatra songs to the Townshend Theatre for the second show in the Tour De Fort season. Dusk has been running an intense touring schedule. Having spent the early part of […]
The profits from a silent auction at the Fine Line Art Gallery on Scott Street will help keep the gallery open and preserve the painted history of a small town for years to come. The Fine Line Art Gallery currently houses 13 local artists who pay a small monthly membership […]
After a lengthy fundraising campaign that smashed all kinds of goals, and a bit of a wait for the fruits of their labours to be realized, administration, staff and patients at La Verendrye General Hospital (LVGH) are finally getting to reap the benefits of brand-new diagnostic imaging equipment that will […]
With Christmas comes the time-honoured tradition of giving to those less fortunate in one’s community. One such way of supporting others this time of year is the Salvation Army’s ‘Adopt a Family’ program. The ‘Adopt a Family’ program allows groups or individuals to get the details of a family and […]
Thanks to the diligent work of Best for Kitty and its network of foster homes, these sweet kittens are safe, warm and off the streets, as they wait for the purrfect home. Without foster homes, none of Best for Kitty’s work is possible. These homes provide warmth and love to […]
Fort Frances High School students in the Musical Revue performed opening night at the Townshend Theatre on Thursday. This year’s Revue included songs which asked a question through the lyrics. During closing night on Saturday, it was revealed that the Spring Musical will be Mean Girls. Stay tuned for more […]
There’s just a few weeks remaining in the fall session of indoor soccer. Since October kids 5-7 and 8-13 years old have been coming together two days a week to work on their soccer skills and have fun. A new session may begin in January and registration will be held […]
Team Bonot has brought home the silver medal to Northern Ontario in the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship. They battled their way through the 14 team bonspiel, held last week in Prince Albert, Sask, to reach the final on Sunday. Although they conceded 10-3 to Quebec after six ends, they won […]
The holiday season is a time for joy, giving, and wrapping yourself in the warmth of family. This holiday season, the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club has spread that warmth to hundreds of families in the Rainy River district with a lead gift of $10,000 towards the Riverside Foundation for Health […]
On Nov 6 at their Remembrance Day Tea, the Legion Ladies Auxiliary celebrated 95 Years of Service with a cake cutting ceremony. The Auxiliary received its Charter dated May 2, 1927, as the Ladies Auxiliary to the British Empire Service League. There were 16 members and Janet Hamilton was the […]
