Fort Frances, Ontario – 2026/06/30 – The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Bursaries, awarded to seven outstanding local students pursuing careers in key service areas.

This year’s recipients are:

• Payton Dolyny (Fort Frances High School) – Social Work
• Matthew Strain (Fort Frances High School) – Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)
• Liam Stafford (Fort Frances High School) – Skilled Trades
• Maloree Caron (Northern Lakes K-12 School) – Social Work
• Lexi Lacosse (Northern Lakes K-12 School) – Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)
• Julian Vos (Northern Lakes K-12 School) – Skilled Trades

An additional bursary from the District of Rainy River Services Board and the Fort Frances Medical First Responders was awarded to:

• Tristen Taylor (Fort Frances High School)  – Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)

Each student has been awarded a $500 bursary to support their post-secondary studies in a field aligned with the services provided by DRRSB, including Social Work, Primary Care Paramedicine (PCP), and Skilled Trades such as plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.

“We are proud to support students as they take the next step toward their future careers,” said Charene Gillies, CAO of DRRSB. “Investing in their potential is one way we can help build stronger communities for tomorrow, and we wish them every success in the journey ahead.”

DRRSB made bursaries available at each of the district’s three high schools, encouraging students to pursue careers in sectors essential to service delivery across the Rainy River District, including Social Work, Early Childhood Education, PCP, and the Skilled Trades.