Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Canadian Cadet Organizations seek to develop citizenship, leadership, and fitness. Three senior cadets from the 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron have a chance to do so when they attend 5-week advanced aviation camps across the country. Flight-Sgt. Batiuk is in Connaught, Ontario, while flight sergeants Donaldson […]
In partnership with Niiwin Wendaanimok, Grand Council Treaty #3 has begun working towards the creation of a Manito Aki Inakonigaawin documentary. Couchiching First Nation held a ceremony on June 26, 2021 to begin the documentary. The project involves recording interviews with Elders and knowledge keepers about Manito Aki Inakonigaawin. The […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 will receive $214,197 in FedNor funding to undertake a feasibility study to determine the state of the commercial fishery in the Treaty 3 territory. The study would examine the potential resources available for harvest and the commercial fishery’s potential for future development as well as opportunities […]
Ontario Parks annual Healthy Parks, Healthy People (HPHP) Celebration Day is back this year on Friday, July 15. Ontarians can head out to their favourite park and visit for free for the day. Connecting with nature is great for our physical and mental health, time outdoors can improve sleep, increase […]
On September 18, 2022, hundreds of thousands of people across Canada will lace up to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run to raise funds for cancer research. Now in its 42nd year, the event continues to stay true to its roots with a non-competitive, grassroots and family-oriented spirit, with […]
A pair of boaters arrive at the Burditt (Clearwater) Lake north portage. Rick and Melanie Barboni’s enormous seven-month-old husky/Bernese mountain dog, aptly named “Bear,” calmly lies with his head a few inches from the rails as Rick sends the cart down. Once in position, the boat driver waves, and Rick […]
Staff at the Fort Frances Times were excited to welcome their first tour group since before the pandemic, with a fun visit from the kids and teachers of the Tall Oaks Attelier. Left, general manager Lincoln Dunn prints off a sheet of emoji stickers for the kids. The sticker machine […]
Dear editor, After rereading the Fort Frances Times interview with the (IJC) international joint commission people on June 15th, I found their answers extremely infuriating. When I hear statements like the headline ”little could be done to avoid the flooding”, “opening the gates at the dam earlier in the year […]
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is seeking volunteers to fill a wide variety of roles. Students welcome! To sign up, e-mail volunteers@canadianbass.com. Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteer drivers. Call Sheri at 274-4818 for more information or email s.monahan@rhcf.on.ca The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is seeking new volunteers. Pick […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the June Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Tanya Hughes of Fort Frances, ON with the winning ticket number S-1480215. Hughes takes home $11,845, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Thursday, June […]
Tenley Jasper, 2, receives a positive ticket from OPP Cadet Kamryn Sandelovich on Tuesday, July 12. The OPP and NWHU have partnered together for this safety initiative. OPP patrol officers can approach children who they see are riding bicycles in a safe manner wearing their helmets etc. and reward them […]
After the long weekend of racing action, and an important weekend of racing coming up, all the driver’s were looking to keep their noses clean and prepare for the Afco Race of Champions in one week. Despite trying to save equipment it didn’t meant that the drivers weren’t still going […]
