Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to get creative and occupy their free time, but one local girl did just that while also making other people’s day a little more special. Maddy Bliss, 15, has been making cards since last fall. They could be given as thank-you cards, birthday cards […]
The Emo Public Library has welcomed new CEO, Nick Donaldson, after Kathy Leek retired from this position after 28 years at the helm. “This is the library I came to as a kid and I’ve known it for a long time,” Donaldson said. “The opportunity to run this library really […]
At the perfect collision of rolling river valley and wild boreal, the Rainy region is among North America’s best for beauty and bounty. And for a good garbage dump or two. Swim at Reef Point. Note where your horseshoes land because they sink in the finest sand at Sandpoint. And […]
Seniors Month activities continued this week with Games Days, today and yesterday, featuring LadderBall, Bean Bag Toss, and Bocce Ball. The events are part of a month long celebration of Seniors in Fort Frances. The month kicked off with a waterfront walk, then a treasure hunt. The final event planned […]
Meet Sophie (calico) and Squeak (black and white). These two female siblings are still kittens, having been born on March 18. They were raised with their mom at Best for Kitty and went to a home that we thought would be their forever home. Sadly, it was not a good […]
Crews were hard at work on the 1000 block of First Street East late Sunday night and early Monday morning working on clearing a fallen tree from the road surface. –staff photo
A Make and Take Pancake Breakfast was held on Friday by the Sunset Métis, in honour of National Indigenous People’s Day. Today marks the 25th anniversary of Aboriginal Peoples Day, which celebrates Indigenous history, culture and accomplishment across Canada. – Merna Emara Photo
The town’s youngest graduates had their moment in the spotlight, with an end-of-year ceremony last week at the Fort Frances Nursery School. The June 9 and 10 event marks the end of the year, but the teachers are already excited for next year, and have opened early registration. New students […]
Fort Frances Mayor June Caul received her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Caul said she is encouraging everybody to get their vaccinations which will help the province in the reopening phases and to get the U.S.-Canada border open again. The Northwestern Health Unit has opened the availability for second […]
Participants in the Seniors Treasure Hunt, held as part of Senior Month celebrations, received instructions from organizers. Seniors Month continues with more events, including Game Days and a barbecue. – Ken Kellar photo
Lou Ricci and Jeanette Armstrong of Rainy River were two of the first to get a ride in the WRRD Lions E-assist Trishaw. Pilot Jack Elliott shows how easy it is to operate. The WRRD Lions is busy recruiting and training pilots who are interested in providing Seniors and other […]
You know it is summer when the docks are has been a popular spot, as has the splash pad populated by “River Rats” enjoying the out- wading pool in Hannam Park. doors and each other. The Rainy River dock – Jack Elliott photo
