Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Following a successful first outing, the team at Lake of the Woods Brewery are at it again, sinking thousands of bottles of beer beneath Lake of the Woods to provide beer drinkers with another one-of-a-kind experience. In 2020 the Kenora-based brewery came up with their Deep 6 line of beer, […]
On October 21, the Fort Frances sports community lost a strong supporter of local hockey and a longtime volunteer. ‘Lant’ Lanny Freeman passed away after experiencing a medical emergency at the Lakers game on Oct. 20. The Lakers game was delayed briefly while he was attended to by paramedics, according […]
Five generations of the Angus family gathered together earlier this summer for a keepsake photo. Fred and Grace Angus of Emo, front, are joined by their Son Ralph Angus, grand daughter Laurie Shields, great granddaughter Taylor Pyykkonen and great great granddaughter Evelyn Pyykkonen.
All the good little boils and ghouls were out and about on Halloween night, making the most of the chilly fall weather. Scores of trick-or-treaters descended upon the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre for the Trunk-or-Treat festivities that took place from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Individuals, businesses and […]
Kathy Loney, below, helps a local resident to find winter gear for her family during the annual Coat Drive and Giveaway, being held all this week at the Volunteer Bureau. The Centre, located at 140 4th Street West in Fort Frances, will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 […]
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 […]
