This mom and her kids got outside to enjoy some fresh air and burn off some energy Tuesday afternoon. Cold weather has made getting outside a little harder but it warmed up a little on Tuesday. Others could be found skating on one of the town’s outdoor ice rinks or […]
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The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch #29 presented Christmas Gift baskets to our community First Responders to thank them for their service and dedication to the community. Gift baskets were presented to the Ontario Provincial Police, Treaty Three Police, Rainy River District EMS, and Fort Frances Fire Department. Monetary […]
It may feel like life is as frozen as the Hallett is right now, between plunging temperatures and COVID restrictions putting regular public events on ice. However, school will be heading back as planned on Monday, with the remainder of restrictions scheduled to lift as early as January 26. Even […]
Multiple sightings of snowmen have been reported across the District recently. The seasonal visitors are expected to stay for a while – cold temperatures and snowy conditions tend to increase their numbers. If you’ve spotted one of these visitors in your yard or neighbourhood, take a photo and send it […]
Sunset and Agamiing Drive signs are now being placed by town crews. The official road name change came into effect Jan. 1. Municipal planner Cody Vangel said due to weather conditions, signs will be place over the course of the week. The crew is working from the west to the […]
Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts’ Fort Frances director Carol Derksen, left, and client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor held up the Alzheimer Society flag outside the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Monday morning to help kick off Alzheimer Awareness month in the region. The society has a number of events […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the New Year’s Eve Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Roanna Jourdain of Whitedog, ON with the winning ticket number N-5062709. Jourdain takes home the biggest pot yet of $37,650, with the same amount going to the Foundation. […]
The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch #29 presented Christmas Gift baskets to our community First Responders to thank them for their service and dedication to the community. Gift baskets were presented to the Ontario Provincial Police, Treaty Three Police, Rainy River District EMS, and Fort Frances Fire Department. Monetary […]
Dance Community Association’s Rhonda Hyatt, left, Carol Burnell, Troy Magill and Dance Community Association president Keith Munro were all on hand as Magill was presented his winnings from the Dance Township 50/50 draw on Wednesday, December 29. The draw was made on Boxing Day at Devlin’s Corner Store, with the […]
Suddenly on December 29, 2021, we lost our dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Dad was born on September 29, 1934, to Lawrence Floyd Bullied and Alvina Elizabeth Bullied. Dad married the love of his life, Loraine Brigden and spent 53 wonderful years with her before losing her in 2009. […]
Salvation Army Fort Frances corps officer Arthur Heathcote, left, and representatives from the Beyak Automotive Group each cradle a turkey that was purchased thanks to a $1,500 donation from the Automotive Group on December 16, 2021. The turkeys went towards supporting the Christmas hampers the Salvation Army gives out each […]
