Flooding and washouts have closed several roads across the District, including LaVallee Road North, which was closed on Saturday. Crews have been busy repairing and regrading, but many remain closed, including parts of Dance Road, Hayes Road, Hwy 600 North, Hwy 619 and Hwy 611. Hwy 502 is down to […]
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Town employees and a variety of contractors were out in full force on Saturday, working to keep up with the weekend storm. The town declared a State of Emergency, which remains in effect, due to a “critical infrastructure failure.” Crews were pumping out the sewer lines to help the system […]
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Rhonda Howells was one of many vendors selling tasty treats like flavoured popcorn and fudge and other goods at the Spring Market in the Couchiching Multi-Use Facility. Other things on offer included Lego, artwork and handmade jewelery. Another craft market will be held April 24 at the Senior Centre.
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Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford is in the area this week announcing funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for various projects throughout the District. The following projects were announced: James Gibson, President of the Rainy River District Abbatoir says the funding will help agriculture across the district. “Rainy […]
The EDBMH association held their annual hockey banquet Saturday after( April 16th ) at the Emo LaVallee Community Centre. After some enjoyment of desserts and beverages and socializing the awards were handed out. The recipients of this years awards are as follows: U9 Green Tony Bliss Award: Emmilou Mccormick Esso […]
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Young Canadian singing sensation Avery Raquel brought her new self-titled album to Fort Frances on Good Friday. In addition to her original music Raquel also sprinkled in bits and pieces from renowned artists like Carole King, Billy Joel and Amy Winehouse. The final Tour de Fort show will feature multi-Juno […]
- Kelly Eliuk photo
It was a snowy welcome for the Easter Bunny this year, following a spring storm. Some residents made the most of it, by creating snow bunnies, including this one, decked out for the holidays.
This old tree branch thought it had survived another winter, but Mother nature had other plans. The Wednesday night storm resulted in most area highways being closed, along with power outages and tree damage throughout the region. – Susan Taylor photo
The donor wall at all Riverside facilities has completed a digital overhaul, thanks to Riverside Foundation for Health Care. The Foundation upgraded to scrolling digital boards, to allow all donors to be displayed, allow for easy updates, and to save the cost of making donor plates. If you would like […]
Students at the Fort Frances Nursery School had a special visitor earlier this week. The Easter Bunny took some time out of his busy schedule to stop by and say hello. Mr. Bunny will be making several appearances across the District this weekend. He will be at the Kiwanis Easter […]
