Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A team of board members is a defining factor of any program that runs like a well oiled machine. When the Board dissipates, the manpower required to keep a program going is lost. Organization and administration tasks get placed on the few remaining and the program becomes less feasible, or […]
This week marks the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. Firefighters across the country are hosting educational campaigns to remind the community on best practices for fire safety surrounding the theme “Fire won’t wait, plan your escape.” Wayne Riches, captain of fire prevention education for the Fort Frances Fire Department, […]
A partnership with United Native Friendship Centre, North Western Health Unit and Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre (GHAC) has come together to sponsor a 5 km fun run/walk on the Friday before Haloween. The Monster Mash Dash is set to be a fun evening of family fun, costumes and exercise according […]
The Salvation Army and Walmart Fort Frances have come together to help ensure families in the area who find themselves in need this fall and winter can get the help they deserve. As part of Walmart’s “Fight Hunger, Spark Change” campaign, the local store made a donation of $9,679.86 to […]
The Canadian Mental Health Association has brought a beloved event back to life on October 6, with the first Glow Walk since before Covid. Participants got decked out in glow sticks and luminescent clothing and accessories to feel the glow of good mental health. The Steps Against Stigma Glow Walk […]
Last Sunday, the annual Life Chain event took place in along Scott Street. The silent vigil is held to support pro-life beliefs, and to honour lives lost to abortion. – Submitted photo
It was an evening of glowing faces and wide smiles, at the 7th annual CMHA Steps Against Stigma Glow Walk. Dozens of walkers took part, with decorations, and even costumes. Ken Kellar photos
The Muskie Girls Hockey team held a fundraising barbecue on Saturday, to raise funds for the team. Food and supplies were generously donated by Safeway and A Buck or two. The girls have been busy training, and the season is about to begin.
A group of 30 Grade 7 and 8 students finished a pilot course in flag football last week. The eight-session class was a partnership be- tween several organizations, including the Town of Fort Frances and the Northwestern Health Unit. The pro- gram was a mix of skills, drills and scrimmage, […]
In a weekend double-header, the Fort Frances Lakers weren’t able to overcome the Dryden Ice Dogs, losing to the visitors 9-2 on Friday, and 7-2 on Saturday, at the Ice for Kids Arena. The pair of losses puts the Lakers at a one win to five loss record in the […]
Crossroads School hosted its annual regional Cross-Country meet on October 7. Schools from both public and Catholic boards from across the District took part, sending students from Grades 4-8. The following are the top three finishers in each category: Place Name School TimeGrade 4 – Girls 1. Molly Latin North […]
Fort High Cross Country Team travelled to Dryden on October 6 to compete in the annual Turkey Trot Races. The event featured over 500 athletes. Runners from Fort Frances, Dryden, Kenora, Ignace and Sioux Lookout came to run the annual 5k matchup. Fort Frances Athletes dominated the podium in every […]
