Local News from Across the Rainy River District
It’s that time of year again when bright flower baskets line Kings Highway. Project Petunia is in its 20th year and is almost set to launch. Sarah Marusyk, museum attendant and coordinator of Project Petunia, said they are near their goal of 50 baskets, adding that it is not too […]
Danny Laevens caught this whopper during opening week- end, May 15. He released it back safely after its photo shoot, to be caught another day. With walleye season in full swing, send us photos of your latest catch to share with other readers! Send your photos to tips@fortfrances.com. – Submitted […]
La Place Rendez-Vous is making the most of their provincially-mandated downtime to spruce up their outdoor patio area and continue work on a few of their rooms to ensure every visit to the business is top-quality. Business owner Sarah Noonan shared that the most recent round of stay-at-home orders were […]
The newest addition ot the waterfront in Fort Frances was a popular spot to be last Thursday as the Flint House’s new food truck The Flintmobile continued on with its soft opening week. The truck is open again this week, featuring a small but varied assortment of food items to […]
Perry Nastiuk brought his most recent haul of morel mushrooms to the Fort Frances Times office to spread the word to his fellow enthusiasts and foragers that the elusive mushrooms are out and ready for the picking. Nastiuk said he’s a bit surprised they’re out in such large numbers considering […]
A reader spotted this group of pelicans enjoying a buffet meal of suckers, below the bridge and rapids, with each enjoying its own catch. If you see a great shot while you’re out and about, take a shot and send it to us, so we can share it with other […]
Marina Jarvis enjoyed an afternoon at Point Park with her family, including sister Charlie and their dog Oscar. It should be another beautiful weekend to get outside with your household. Share with other readers how you are staying busy and active during COVID, by taking a picture and sending it […]
Siblings Azra Big George, 8, and Christoper Andy Junior Big George, 5, are playing together at St. Michael’s Park. Families have been staying busy outside, with the warm weather mov- ing in. Playgrounds, walkways and trails are all open. What is your family’s favourite activity to stay busy during COVID? […]
When you are thinking of getting a cat and start researching, many experts will tell you it is a good idea to consider two rather than one. They provide companionship for each other, wrestle and play with each other rather than with your furniture or electrical cords, and generally are […]
Mike Glueheisen was the first 40-year-old to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine adminis- tered at Pharmasave in Fort Frances last week. This was before Ontario announced that the AstraZeneca vaccine will no longer be given as a first dose, as increased risk of vaccine-in- duced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VIIT) was seen. […]
It’s coming down, A part of the steel skeleton is all that is left of the old Baudette/Rainy River International Bridge. Opened in 1965 it served us well. It has been replaced by the new International Bridge constructed over the last three years. Most of the residents of Rainy River […]
The Bear Clan Patrol in Fort Frances helps the community in many ways and their efforts are not going unnoticed. They’ve been the recipients of several fundraisers and donations lately, to help them continue their work in the community. Neighbours Modern Diner recently partnered with the Bear Clan Patrol, when […]
