Local News from Across the Rainy River District
With another successful gala under their belts, the Riverside Foundation for Health Care is that much further along in their goal of supporting health care close to home. This year’s sold out event took place at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday, October 22, and was held in part to celebrate […]
The Paper Excellence Group and Resolute Forest Products Inc. (“Resolute”) (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today announced their intention to sell Resolute’s Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill to further facilitate the regulatory review process. On July 6, the Paper Excellence Group through its wholly-owned subsidiary Domtar Corporation (“Domtar”), a global […]
As of October 3, Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) welcomed newly appointed Acting Inspector Cheryl Gervais and Acting Sergeant Major Tricia Rupert in their new roles. Both women had recently been honored with awards for their service in policing and shared with the Times the journeys that led to their […]
The second annual “Haunted Woods“ scared over 1,000 people of all ages from infants to people in their 80s. This was made possible by Weechi-it-te-win Family Services. The haunting event was held Friday, October 28, on Mctavish Rd. On the trails of the property where the family Healing Program operates. […]
Outgoing Fort Frances mayor June Caul and Riverside Community Counselling Services’s community family violence counsellor Jacquee Loerzel were on hand for the raising of the “Shine the Light” campaign flag at the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Tuesday morning. The flag marks November as woman abuse awareness and prevention month, […]
These two adorable brothers have been rescued from the streets by the volunteers at Best for Kitty., just in time for winter. Their mama has yet to be found. To follow their story, check out Best for Kitty on Facebook, and consider donating to their care while they wait for […]
I married a gardener, which by default makes me one, too. And anyone who knows my husband, knows he doesn’t do anything in a small way – an interest that started as a little raised bed in his parents’ backyard has ballooned into a small acreage, which keeps our family […]
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Kenora OPP officer following a criminal investigation. An investigation by the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch began in November 2021 after allegations were made in October 2021 regarding inappropriate behaviour by an off-duty police officer in relation to an adult person. As a […]
The Trunk or Treat was a huge success, with about 800 trick or treaters making the rounds of deco- rated vehicles in the parking lot of the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Halloween night. In addition to the scary number of little ghosts and ghouls, there was the […]
Thunder Bay’s Wiggins Productions made an encore visit to Fort Frances Saturday night, with the Fort Frances Halloween Drag Show Massacre at La Place Rendezvous. The show was a follow-up to the touring company’s wildly popular Bass Championship show in July. The Massacre saw an enthusiastic crowd, and several favourite […]
The Fort Frances waterfront was the site of the first annual Monster Mash Dash on Friday night. About 70 runners and walkers of all ages came out for some costumed fun and exercise. There was lots of dancing and laughter. Organizer Lori Leduc says next year’s event will be earlier […]
The Rainy River District School Board has issued the following statement in regards to a pending labour protest by CUPE workers on Friday: The Rainy River District School Board continues to monitor the provincial labour negotiations closely. In the RRDSB, CUPE represents custodial and maintenance staff, as well as business […]
