Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The West Rainy River District Lions Pontoon Boat has been delivered. This beautiful 2021 Princecraft Vectra 21’ LT Pontoon Boat loaded with up goodies is being spotted at various locations around the District so you can come in and drool over it….. and of course buy a raffle ticket… just […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the April Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Luz McGoldrick of Fort Frances, ON with the winning ticket number G-1025801. McGoldrick takes home a whopping $25,915, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made […]
A documentary from an Indigenous journalist and advocate is the next event lined up to raise awareness around Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). On Wednesday, May 12 the “Treaty #3 MMIWG Awareness Month Events” Facebook group will be holding a virtual screening of the documentary “1200+,” co-produced […]
For many people, dreams just stay dreams, but Melissa Bond, born and raised in Fort Frances, has found the secret ingredients to making them a reality; hard work and perseverance. Bond graduated from Fort Frances High School and went on to study civil engineering at the University of Waterloo. She […]
The new manager of operations at Kitchen Creek golf course, Ron MacKinnon, said they are getting the course ready for the post lockdown golf frenzy that is sure to happen. “We are out here. We’ve got half our grounds crew staff started up and they’re cutting grass and preparing for […]
When COVID-19 forced many people to stay indoors, outdoor activities became an outlet where people could stay active with friends, while keeping a safe distance. Stores soon ran out of sports apparel, shoes and weights. But the increase in bike demand was unprecedented, leaving local sports shop Taggs Source for […]
Judy Anderson, 69, gets her AstraZeneca vaccine from Venkata Reddy Donthi Reddy, pharmacist at Pharmasave in Fort Frances. The provincial government is hoping to have vaccine eligibility open to all adults by the end of the month.– Merna Emara photo
John Evans of BDO Fort Frances pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw for May this morning. Kyle and Emily Sigurdson were the winners of a Best of P.E.I. Coach Tour valued at $3,800. June’s draw is for a trip to Quebec with Ice […]
The teardown of the Fort Frances mill continues, as the building surrounding the #7 paper machine comes down. The teardown and clean-up is expected to continue for another year. If you have a photo of the mill teardown you’d like to share with other readers, send it to us at […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the April Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Luz McGoldrick of Fort Frances, with the winning ticket number G-1025801. McGoldrick takes home a whopping $25,915, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Friday, […]
This little clean-up crew was out in full force for Earth Day last week, cleaning up trash and pitchin’ in for the environment. They’re proof that you’re never too little to make a difference! If you have a photo you’d like to share with other readers, send it in! Send […]
The teardown of the Fort Frances mill continues to press on, exposing new views of the river, and iconic machinery. It’s been an emotional process for residents. If you have memories of your time working at the mill, we’d like to hear them, to print in an upcoming edition. Send […]
