Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A special international jam session is hitting a patio and water surface near you this weekend to honour the memory of a beloved area musician. Todd Summer of International Falls was a well-known fixture in the Fort Frances-International Falls music scene, a talented multi-instrumentalist who played with a number of […]
It was after they lost their home because of a flood in Winnipeg that June Smith, 98, and her husband came to Fort Frances, where she became an involved member of the community. “I was born in Winnipeg,” Smith said. “We lived in an area called St. Vital and we […]
Following a weekend of food and drag performances, it’s safe to say the Rainbow Drag Brunch that was held at the Rainy Lake Square and online on Saturday, June 26 can be considered a resounding success. The sold-out drag brunch event featured two different seatings and performances from a cadre […]
The crowds may have been smaller than previous years, but the pageantry was out in full force last weekend, as Couchiching First Nation hosted its first in-person pow wow since before the pandemic. The event was a celebration of community and culture, full of dancing, drumming and tradition. Treaty #3 […]
The dust was flying and the engines revving on Saturday at the Emo Speedway, as racers and their crews got a chance to get out on the track for a practice round. Due to loosening restrictions, Borderland Racing is staging a full return to in-person races, with spectators. The season […]
I dug deep holes in our Fort Frances backyard, hoping for treasure, ancient settlements, a tunnel to Stedmans for candy. I built shacks there of materials borrowed from back lanes. I never felt guilty because I didn’t raid gardens that often. I also hear wet cement went missing from First […]
Kip Avis, 5, took part in the Art in the Park program with the Fort Frances EarlyON Centre. The facility, which provides free children’s programming for kids and their caregivers, has been given the green light to return to outdoor, in-person programs. They hold several events a week, including art […]
OPP officers, paramedics and the Fort Frances Fire Department were on site this morning following a collision on the 300 block of Scott Street outside of the Salvation Army and RBC. Officers said they are investigating the cause of the collision, but no serious injuries were reported. –Ken Kellar photo
A little rain never hurt anyone, and that was certainly the case on Sunday as the Fort Frances chapter of the Bear Clan Patrol held a successful fundraising barbecue to help continue their mission of keeping the streets safe. The barbecue was held outside of the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau […]
A group of students and parents decorated the sidewalks at Robert Moore with messages to teachers and staff, in recognition of their tremendous efforts to support students’ learning and keep everyone safe this year. -submitted photos
Science North and Indigenous Tourism Ontario celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday with a virtual premiere of its latest exhibition, titled Indigenous Ingenuity: Timeless Inventions. The one-hour program streamed via social media included a virtual tour of the exhibition, appearances by Indigenous performers, vignettes showcasing Indigenous science and innovation, […]
Confederation College’s Fort Frances campus celebrated the most recent cohort of graduates with a drive-thru grad ceremony on Tuesday. Graduates were invited to stop by the campus at a pre- arranged time to pick up their diplomas and certificates, along with a few other goodies. Clockwise from top are graduates […]
