Tonight will be cloudy with a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of minus-six (21) and a low of -12 (10). Friday will continue to see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of minus-six (21) […]
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Press Release
(COUCHICHING FIRST NATION, ON) – On December 25, 2020, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted by Treaty Three Police in regards to a suspicious death on Couchiching First Nation. Police along with Rainy River District EMS responded to a residence on Rainy […]
Gwen Dimit, left, and Shannon Carlson accept a few bags of donated animal supplies during the Stuff A Bus for Animal Rescues fundraiser Carlson organized and held on December 19. The donations collected during the fundraising event were designated for animal rescue operations such as Paws and Claws Fort Frances. […]
My younger son, Mark, aka Oreo used to write for the Times. Here are some excerpts from the Xmas letter he sent me this year. …. In a word, Christmas this year was… different. Spend a month studying curses from the Old Testament, and you’ll find COVID-19 fits right in […]
Staff
Case management and contact tracing has revealed that COVID-19 has spread at large in the community of Rainy River, according to the Northwestern Health Unit. The NWHU is urging the public to practise prevention measures to continue reducing COVID-19 in the Rainy River area. All community members are at risk […]
Shannon and Taya Hagarty have won second place in the Festival of Lights for their entertaining display.
Betty Lou Nordin won the first place prize for her countryside arrangement in the WRRD Lions Festival of Lights.
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
The WRRD Lions Festival of Lights has some spectacular displays. Winners of 2020’s Festival was announced on Friday evening, December 18 at the Rainy River Legion by festival committee chair Marty Kreger. First place prize of $1000 went to Betty Lou Nordin, just east of Rainy River on Worthington Rd […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Here’s wishing everyone in the Rainy River District a happy New Year. Despite growing issues with COVID-19 and all the concern and changes this pandemic has made in our lives may, 2021 bless you with good health, family and all your needs fully met. Congratulations to Jeff and Rhianna Angus […]
MP Greg Rickford has announced $241,000 in Northern Ontario Heritage Fund financing to two local businesses. Arc Prop Repair, left, received $168,000 to open a new facility, while M.L. Judson Trucking Ltd., right, is receiving $72,645 to purchase new equipment and expand its operations. -Submitted photos
MP Greg Rickford has announced $241,000 in Northern Ontario Heritage Fund financing to two local businesses. Arc Prop Repair, left, received $168,000 to open a new facility, while M.L. Judson Trucking Ltd., right, is receiving $72,645 to purchase new equipment and expand its operations. -Submitted photos
Press Release
Funding will create new full-time jobs and promote economic development in the North FORT FRANCES – The Ontario government is investing $241,000 in two Rainy River District businesses to help promote economic development and create two new full-time jobs in the North. This investment will help ensure Arc Prop Repair […]
