Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Town of Fort Frances is less than a year away from the next round of municipal elections. Although the formal election process has not started yet, residents are beginning to ask who will be running. Current council members have been upfront regarding the need for younger voices to be […]
The WRRD Lions are looking for volunteers for the Rainy River COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics, to facilitate the Screening and Flow requirements. If you are able to join, contact John Elliott at elliottjhn@gmail.com or call 807-852-3790. The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is seeking bellringers. If you could volunteer a […]
UNFC in Fort Frances is offering a helping hand, in the form of emergency backpacks, to those looking to flee from abuse. The bags enable women in abusive situations to have access to essential items, in the case of a speedy exit. The bags can to be packed with supplies […]
A general meeting of the legion ladies Auxiliary to branch #29 was brought to order by President Josie Miller on December 8. It was attended by 30 members, with applications for membership presented and approved for Emily Watson. The group acknowledged the December Birthdays of Elaine Sande and Cindy Noble. […]
Through donations, product sales and department competitions, the students and employees of Confederation College have raised $43,457 in support of its students and community charities. The “Stock the Bank” internal campaign supports the Emergency Student Fund, Food Bank, community charities and other school initiatives at the College. “Every year, I […]
Aggression towards people and excessive barking are signs your dog needs to be trained. It can sometimes be a tedious or difficult task, but Leanne Spry of The Spry Farm offers dog training sessions that give owners a sense of stability and trust with their four-legged friend. Spry began training […]
New Gold Inc has entered into a definitive agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. to sell the existing gold stream held on the Blackwater Project located in British Columbia. Blackwater is wholly-owned by Artemis Gold Inc., with New Gold having retained the gold stream as partial consideration for the sale […]
Although the Covid Gloom seems to be make many of us a tad “Grinchy” this Christmas particularly noticeable in a lack of Christmas lights around Town. How- ever there are some really attractive light displays and three or four truly stunning presentations on 2nd St and along River just west […]
TORONTO – Ontario’s top doctor is expected to provide an additional update on COVID-19 in the province today. Dr. Kieran Moore is holding a news conference at 3 p.m. The briefing comes as more local public health units are imposing stricter health measures or issuing additional guidance to residents in […]
The Fort Frances Lakers played to a home crowd on Friday, against the Dryden Ice Dogs. Although the Lakers suffered a 5-3 loss to the Dogs, the real winners were local families; the team held its annual toy drive, accepting new unwrapped toys for local kids before the game. The […]
TORONTO – The Toronto Region Board of Trade is calling on the provincial government to implement a framework that will increase density and housing options across Ontario. In a report released Tuesday, the chamber of commerce proposes a provincial framework that eliminates exclusionary zoning policies that prohibit different “missing middle” […]
TORONTO – The fast-spreading Omicron variant prompted several Ontario regions to announce new public health measures Monday in a bid to control surging cases ahead of the holidays. The moves came as millions of residents between the ages of 50 and 69 became eligible for COVID-19 boosters and health officials […]
