Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Following a noted absence in Fort Frances in recent years, young drivers are now once again able to learn the ins and outs of being behind the wheel of a vehicle in both a classroom and safe simulated setting. Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) has stepped in to begin offering […]
I had never really paid much attention to the tower along the Riverwalk. Oh, I admired it when it was silhouetted against the western sky, but it was just there. I had climbed to the top when it was at ‘The Point’; had marvelled at the view into Minnesota and […]
There’s a story to be told here. You hope that it ended well for all of the critters involved, but… probably not. Still, it’s rare to see a potential moment in the food chain captured so cleanly in the winter snow. If you’ve managed to capture an impressive moment of […]
A little social distancing couldn’t stop the International Falls Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard run. The 41 year old tradition went virtual for the first time this year. Participants were asked to run where they were, between January 16 through 31. This year, 137 people took part in the 5K, with […]
Hudson Yellowega ducked into his tunnel for some warmth while playing outside with his family on Family Day weekend. The frigid days look to be behind us for the time being. If you’re out enjoying the warmer weather, take a picture and send it to us, so we can share […]
The Out of the Cold Warming Centre is undergoing renovations to provide a Safe Beds program and other services for the community. The facility offers a Warming Centre throughout the winter months, but will be avilable for programming from a variety of agencies in the warmer months. -Merna Emara photo
Walmart Fort Frances store manager Cheri Dyck sent Salvation Army Fort Frances corps officer Arthur Heathcote and Salvation Army’s Jill Parnsky to jail during the Jail or Bail event that kicked off the Fight Hunger, Spark Change campaign here in town on Friday morning. The event saw the Salvation Army […]
Students in Nathan cousineau’s Grade 4/5 French Immersion class at St. Mary School didn’t let a thing like COVID get in the way of keeping their Shrove Tuesday traditions alive. Rather than a school-wide pancake meal, these students were able to tuck in over their lunch period.
Jim Avis is one of many volunteers who keep the area’s trails in good repair for skiing, walking and snowshoeing. Use of the trails has been considerably higher this year, as people look for ways to stay active outside. Volunteers use groomers and snowmachines to keep the network of trails […]
Jim Avis is one of many volunteers who keep the area’s trails in good repair for skiing, walking and snowshoeing. Use of the trails has been considerably higher this year, as people look for ways to stay active outside. Volunteers use groomers and snowmachines to keep the network of trails […]
Jim Avis is one of many volunteers who keep the area’s trails in good repair for skiing, walking and snowshoeing. Use of the trails has been considerably higher this year, as people look for ways to stay active outside. Volunteers use groomers and snowmachines to keep the network of trails […]
