Local News from Across the Rainy River District
On Saturday Nov. 6, Beyak automotive group is hosting a community street hockey tournament at Fort Frances GM. The tournament is free to enter and open to all ages and skill levels. The tournament will kick off at 10 a.m on the Fort Frances GM parking lot and families and […]
TORONTO — Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on Treaties Recognition Week: “Our government is marking the sixth annual Treaties Recognition Week by encouraging students and the public to learn more about treaties from diverse Indigenous perspectives and supporting broader understanding of treaties’ importance in […]
Rod Davis of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29, helps raise the poppy flag at the civic centre Friday, Oct. 29. The legion has launched its annual poppy campaign leading up to Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. Poppies are available at various locations around town, with all funds providing financial […]
Students with the Fort Frances Muskie Theatre took part in dress rehearsals this week for their Halloween production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The production opens to the public at the Townsend Theatre, October 28, 29 and 30. Curtains go up at 7 p.m. General admission is $7, or […]
Fort Frances council approved a 4 per cent user fee increase as recommended by the Administration & Finance Executive Committee. Dawn Galusha, town treasurer, said in a report submitted to council, that user fees are an important part of the operational budget preparation for the coming year. This percentage increase […]
The Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances is pleased to announce that Alyssha Hansma has been selected as the Human Resources Manager. Alyssha completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Psychology Major and Business Minor in 2013 from University of Manitoba and has over seven years of Human […]
With cold weather closing in, the Volunteer Bureau is launching its annual coat drive. The exchange will begin tomorrow, October 29, and will continue until November 7. Coats will be accepted throughout. Anyone in need of a new winter coat for their child is welcome to stop by the Volunteer […]
The Fort Frances Senior Centre is looking for a few volunteers to work on a casual basis covering for someone when they cannot come in. Please call Cindy at 807-271-2021. The Fort Frances Lakers are looking for billet families and a billet coordinator, to provide a home away from home […]
OTTAWA – A new analysis suggests the Liberal climate plan could meet Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions targets for the first time before the end of this decade. The study by Clean Prosperity published today could give some heft to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s credentials as he heads to planned climate […]
WINDSOR, Que. – Two workers trapped under debris of a collapsed multi-storey scaffold at a Quebec paper mill have been found dead. In a Twitter post, Domtar confirmed one of the deaths at the mill in Windsor, Que. “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family members of Mr. […]
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Light from a high afternoon sun slanted through the tall windows of the weathered wooden church, catching on the plank floorboards and illuminating the stained glass. Outside, the arid ground of the northern New Mexico foothills stretched for miles – a picturesque setting for an […]
Police briefs (FORT FRANCES, ON) – Over the night of October 26, 2021 and into the early hours of October 27, 2021 in the areas of Victoria Avenue North and Christie Avenue North in Fort Frances, Ontario some person(s) entered multiple vehicles and stole multiple items. Of concern, the person(s) stole […]
