Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Some local voices are joining a growing chorus of Canadian border town mayors, who are calling on the federal government to scrap the ArriveCAN app. After Ottawa announced the loosening of vaccination requirements and travel restrictions, many question the app’s purpose. “With all the restrictions begin lifted, you wonder if […]
A few years ago, Lions member Bill Michl ran around Lake Superior to support the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). He was able to raise just over $15,000. Starting in Thunder Bay, Michl ran clockwise around the lake, about 15 miles a day for 104 days. On the days he […]
Boys’ semifinal loss doesn’t define them, girls seek a repeat next year The Muskie boys and girls’ seasons ended on very different notes this year. The boys were dethroned in their semifinal against Dryden, who went on to win the NorWOSSA title. This is the first time since 2010 that […]
Riverside Health Care is looking for volunteers to help with their Meals on Wheels program this summer. As a part of their lunch-hour superhero initiative, they are seeking delivery drivers. “We are reaching out to local businesses to see if there would be a group of staff or teams that […]
In the first sitting of the Court of Revision last Tuesday, landowners in the Szeder Drain’s watershed argued their assessed amounts. The Court decided that no appeals were valid enough to accept. Frank Szeder and his brother Stefan, who own land in Emo and LaVallee, petitioned to have a municipal […]
Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Service’s website features seven core values: nibwaakaawin: wisdom, zaagi’idiwin: love, zoongide’ewin: bravery, manaaji’idiwin: respect, dabasendiziwin: humility, gwekwaadiziwin: honesty, and debwewin: truth. “They are the seven grandfather’s teachings. They are the foundation of our code of conduct and our code of ethics,” says CEO Kayla Caul-Chartier. […]
Fort Frances officials warn pedestrians stay away from restricted areas. Front Street from Armit to Crowe, and Mosher to Williams is closed to all forms of traffic — no driving, walking, biking, or kayaking. Emergency management specialist Patrick Briere says these closures are for safety’s sake. “There is a lot […]
Since 1955, the Strawberry Social has been a staple of the LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary’s fundraising operations. After a two-year absence, Auxiliary president Irene Laing says she’s looking forward to bringing back the historic event on June 16. “I’m a traditionalist. To me, it seems like an honour to be […]
Gordie Woollard’s wife Margaret died in August 2020, just eight days before their 70th wedding anniversary. A golden ring still sits on his left hand. The Times asked what he misses most about her. “Her undying love and affection,” said Woollard, voice quivering. “She never wavered through all the nonsense […]
The Fort Frances Ministerial Association is hosting a prayer vigil at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, June 10 at Rainy Lake Square. Ministerial representative Diane Clifford says this is a time to remember all the different losses that people have experienced during the pandemic. “People may have lost their jobs, maybe […]
The Miller Group will be paving shoulders along Highway 11. The project consists of three main sectors — 17 km from Fort Frances to Devlin, 26 km from Barwick to Pinewood, and 26 km from Highway 502 to Couchiching First Nation. The main scope of the work is to remove […]
The Rainy River Owls and Fort Frances Muskies boys and girls soccer teams went head to head last week on the Fort Frances soccer pitch. They Muskie boys topped Rainy River 2-1, while the Muskie girls shut out the Owls 6-0. Both Muskie teams also beat Sioux North the same […]
