Local News from Across the Rainy River District
It’s not often we find our calling on the first try, as was the case for Jillian Kellar. But one thing she did know was that she wanted to help people in her community. Kellar, an associate lawyer at Calder Law, initially studied education at Brock University in St. Catharines, […]
Sarah Noonan never intended to take over the family business. It was never the plan. The successful athlete had followed her childhood dreams instead – she was an avid athlete, who went on to play soccer at the varsity level at University of Minnesota- Duluth. She then built a rewarding […]
The Fort Frances Canadians Minor Hockey Association has hosted its first tournament since the COVID-19 Pandemic derailed things over a year and a half ago. The U15 AA tournament saw teams from Dryden, and Thunder Bay fight through wintry weather to make it to town. The Fort Frances Canadians took […]
About two weeks ago, the Fort Frances High Muskies took home the NORWOSSA football championship, knocking off the previously undefeated Dryden Eagles 14-3. Assistant coach Scott Fawcett said the team was as excited as any team is when they win a championship. “Whatever level you win a championship at, it […]
Exhibition games are underway, but both Muskies teams are ready to jump into the season After over a year without Fort Frances High School hockey, both girls and boys teams are ready to hit the ice for a season that will look different from those in recent memory. With the […]
The Fort Frances Lakers are off to a rough start to the season with a 2-0-11 record. They sit last in the SIJHL standings. The hope is some players returning from injury and some new additions can help get the team on the right path. Head Coach Dave Allison says […]
A children’s book, about the importance of rescuing pets and self-esteem is now up for sale. “Jack the Husky gets a Sister” is being sold for $16.99 at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts in Fort Frances and Pharmasave. Shannon Carlson, is no stranger to the publishing field. Having written “Jack the […]
An evening of sketch comedy, improv, and a little audience roasting, were featured in Middle Raged, which kicked off the 2021 Tour de Fort season. There are only a handful of tickets left for the Chantal Kreviazuk Christmas is a Way of Life, My Dear, coming November 29. Get yours […]
A cold, blustery wind couldn’t deter citizens across the district from gathering at Remembrance Day services on November 11. Services were open to the public this year, though some were also live streamed for those who wished to stay home. Pictured on this page are the services which took place […]
The Southwestern Public Health unit in Ontario is considering adopting new public health measures to mitigate the rise in COVID-19 case counts. The medical officer of health for the counties of Oxford and Elgin says the daily counts of COVID-19 new infections in the area have been higher than those […]
Geri Hall and Gary Pearson perform a Star Trek role play during their sketch comedy show on Nov. 3, 2021. The show was the first in this year’s Tour De Fort season. The next show is Chantal Kreviazuk’s “Christmas is a way of life my dear” on Nov. 29. Tickets […]
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Fewer than a dozen nursing homes needed staffing help from the Ontario government on Monday as the deadline for workers to get a first COVID-19 vaccine dose came due, according to the minister of long-term care. “We are working closely with any facilities that have been in […]
