Local News from Across the Rainy River District
On Monday the new Abinoojii Gamig Family Centre opened in their new location on 821 McIrvine Rd. This new facility will house the Zaagi’idiwin Headstart Program, Prenatal Nutrition Program, CAP-C (Family Support) Program and Healthy Babies and the Healthy Children Program. Sheila McMahon, executive director at the United Native Friendship […]
The Fort Frances Senior Centre is back with its woodworking workshop that takes place at the garage in front of the Senior Centre. These workshops operate under the guidelines of the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU). Under the Yellow-Protect framework, the shop will be open two times a week with a […]
When I think about March, ice fishing is the first thing that comes to mind. Since the early 2000’s I have spent more days on the ice through this month than doing anything else, taking advantage of the weather and the excellent fishing opportunities. Many of my biggest walleye, pike, […]
These lovable rascals have returned to the waters around Fort Frances, as evidenced by this submitted photo of this ballet of swans taking a midday stroll down at hte Point Park. As the weather continues to warm up and more of our furry, fluffy or feathery friends return to the […]
Meghen Spooner and Ilka Milne went for a paddle on February 24, just as the weather took a turn for the warmer. If you have a photo you’d like to share with other readers, send it to us at tips@fortfrances.com. – Erma Armit photo
Oliver Gustafson, 4 months old, has been taking advantage of the nice weather and his toasty heated fishing hut by taking his parents ice fishing. He’s been learning to hold the fishing rod while his mom and dad (Rebecca and Erik) try to bring in some crappie for dinner. If […]
The Fort Frances Brownies had a special visit from Mayor June Caul on Monday, March 1. She joined the online meet to read the girls A Pocket Full of Kisses and answer some questions. Some questions asked were very current such as “Will we be getting a splash pad at […]
On Saturday afternoon, Rainy River District residents helped stuff a cruiser with food, clothing and other items in the Cruiser of Hope drive outside Walmart. Cassandra Yerxa from Grand Council Treaty #3, left, and Jodi McGinnis from Treay #3 police were on hand to collect items, which will be delivered […]
Dr. Lorena Jenks receives her first dose of the Moderna vaccine. Throughout this week, a team of Riverside employees has administered vaccines to long-term care staff, essential caregivers and ‘highest priority health care workers’ across the Rainy River District. Riverside’s long-term care residents who completed consents received their first dose […]
Callum Morrison, a second year PhD student at the University of Manitoba is conducting a survey on Ontario farmers in order to study the effects of those who use cover crops and those who do not. A cover crop is a crop that is grown to provide soil cover during […]
Is this Sasquatch or just Peter Michniewich’s sub arctic grizzled COVID-19 look, spotted in Rainy River as COVID-19 restrictions are eased. Can the vaccination jab be far away? – Jack Elliott photo
