Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
About 20 people gathered in downtown Fort frances on Saturday, to protest COVID-19 restrictions. They carried signs which read “Unmask the children. Let us be normal” and “Let us play sports.” Outdoor gatherings between members of different households are currently banned under the current stay-at-home order. The Times reached out […]
Briar McCormick, 9, performed his yearly tradition of jumping into Foot Print Lake, on a chilly April 15, while parents Travis and Sara looked on shivering! If you have a great photo you’d like to share, send it to us! Send your life under lockdown pics to tips@fortfrances.com.– Submitted by […]
Any ladies need a prom date? This guy already has a tuxedo. Meet Felix, this week’s Pet of the Week. Felix was found in the New Gold parking lot in the west end of town at the beginning of April. This 8–10-month-old male tuxedo is still more kitten than cat […]
A fire north of Rainy River that broke out in Dawson Municipality just north and west of HWY 600 at the Wilson Creek Rd on Monday, April 26, 2021 has blackened several hundred acres. The fire was burning vigorously again Tuesday morning by 9 a.m.. Dawson Volunteer Fire Fighters reported […]
An exhibit started by Fort Frances Museum’s former curator Sherry George, aims to educate the public on the perils of plastics. In order to better address the global climate crisis resulting from polluting our landfills and oceans, one main thing the exhibit aims for is education. The Perils of Plastics […]
