Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The powwow season is well underway in Treaty #3 Anishinaabe Nation as the warmer months bring traditional ceremonies full of drums, dance and more to the territory’s First Nation communities. Last weekend saw both Mitaanjigamiing First Nation and Rainy River First Nations hold their powwows in the Rainy River District. […]
The weather was perfect for a day of Pride as Fort Frances and Borderland Pride took to the riverfront on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for this year’s Pride March. The walk began at the Sorting Gap Marina with free ice cream and booths from participating area organizations. Borderland Pride’s international […]
Members of the public had an excellent opportunity to take in the skills, talents and efforts of Fort Frances High School arts and manufacturing students last week during a two day Student Showcase held in the FFHS cafeteria and Townshend Theatre on Thursday, June 12, and Friday, June 13, 2025. […]
Dozens of supporters turned out to take part in Borderland Pride’s annual Pride March held on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The march began at the Sorting Gap Marina with free ice cream for participants, sponsored by the Town of Fort Frances, and ended at the Civic Centre with an official […]
The 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron celebrated the end of their year with their traditional annual Ceremonial Review last night at the Memorial Sports Centre, including an inspection of the squadron by Acting District Director Kim Beaudry, left. The squadron’s leadership recognized cadets for their dedication and […]
Fort Frances Youth soccer is wrapping up its season soon and young athletes have had the opportunity to learn about the game of soccer, having fun and kicking the ball as hard as they can and learning about playing as a team. Youth soccer will wrap up on Saturday June […]
The Rainy River High School Prom Grand March was held Saturday, June 7, 2025. The well-planned event was held outside with a beautifully decorated trellis for all students attending to walk through. Although it was windy, the sun was shining and the smiles on all attending the Grand March made […]
There were smiles all around as students from secondary, post-secondary and other programs at Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) came together with friends, family and supporters to celebrate their achievements at the Memorial Sports Centre on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The ceremony featured traditional drum songs, a blessing from, an […]
It’s not hard to enjoy a sunny day when you’re walking for a good cause, as evidenced by the smiles on this group who completed the “Walk & Roll” With Us Stroke Awareness Walk held along the riverfront this morning. The Awareness walk was put on by the Fort Frances […]
Confederation College Fort Frances campus’ graduating class of 2025 took to the Townshend Theatre stage yesterday afternoon, alongside the platform party and faculty members, to celebrate the completion of their post-secondary careers. The convocation is the second such grad ceremony from a major post-secondary institute in the district following Seven […]
Travis Green, left, and Alex McQuarrie are the new owners of Hometown Furniture and Appliance, the store taking over the former Howarth’s / Leon’s location on Scott Street in Fort Frances. The new store aims to provide excellent customer service while expanding on the options shoppers have available for furniture […]
Legion Ladies volunteer Andrea Avis, left, spoons up some delicious dinner for Fort Frances mill alumni members Anthony Kadikoff, front right, and Robert Shulz, at the Alumni’s 13th annual dinner held at the Fort Frances Legion on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Roughly 120 former mill employees gathered for a dinner […]
