The Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances has headed to the Dryden area, to assist in a wide-spread search for a missing man. Darren Burnard has not made contact with loved ones since December 31, 2021. Burnard is described as 32-year-old indigenous male approximately 177 cm or 5 foot 9 inches […]
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By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local municipalities are planning to bring the urgent need for more physicians to the different levels of government, following talks at the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) AGM on Saturday. “There is a critical need for physicians in the Rainy River district, specifically at the Rainy River Hospital,” said […]
Rylee Redford catches some air while sledding. Redford and Lori Leduc were out shooting a video to show kids some of the winter activities available in town. Redford works with UNFC’s Akwe:go program and Leduc is an Urban Indigenous Health Living for children worker. -Allan Bradbury Photo
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The municipalities of the Rainy River District are calling on the government to ensure whoever takes control of the Fort Frances-International Falls Bridge in the future will keep it safe, up-to-date and open for use by the people of the region. The bridge was one part of the business session […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) fully supports the provincial decision to return to in-person classes. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said the benefits of increased learning far outweigh the risks at a population level. “Although the Omicron variant is highly transmissible, the risk of […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances council received a proposal from Bell Canada to erect a new 35 ft telecommunications tower at 238 Church St. Adam Fulford, project director, gave a presentation during last week’s Committee of the Whole council meeting on the project timeline and benefits. He said they are […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Construction of a new school, new internet infrastructure and completion of road, water and sewer upgrades are high on the list of things to look forward to in the town of Rainy River this year, Mayor Deb Ewald says. In hindsight Ewald says 2021 was a good year in many […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Rainy River District is making the call to the provincial government to step in and provide four-season wayside stops in the west end of the district. As part of the business session that took place on Saturday at the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) AGM, a motion from […]
Press release
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is proud to announce that Mitch Case, Region 4 Regional Councillor, has been appointed by the Government of Canada to serve on the Transitional Committee of the National Council for Reconciliation. The Transitional Committee will help develop the legislation that will guide the future […]
The Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances has been deployed to Dryden, to assist in the search for a missing man, 32-year-old Darren Burnard. Search party volunteers are welcome. For meeting times and locations, follow the Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances on Facebook, connect over Facebook messenger, or call James Eastman […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Inspector Shaun Crabbe, Commander of the Rainy River District OPP brought a report to district stakeholders at Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) annual meeting on Saturday. In his report, Crabbe detailed operations and programs that the Rainy River OPP have worked on throughout 2021 and will work towards in […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Rain, snow, or sunshine, his unique and energetic voice is the first one many hear in the morning. But what do you know about Jonathan Price, the voice of 93.1 The Border’s Wake Up Borderland? Price has been a staple of the Fort Frances community since his arrival from Bolton, […]
