Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The National Farmers Union (NFU) commemorated this year’s International Workers Day by calling for stronger protection for agricultural workers. International Workers Day (May Day) has always had a connection with agriculture, with the event that sparked it being at a factory in Chicago that was building industrial farm equipment. In […]
Having already ridden this spring I can tell you the roads are loaded with sand and other debris which will have the unwitting rider off his motorcycle, if not careful of conditions. The following safety riding tips are from my own experience but I highly recommend you take Rider […]
A full list of communities that have received provincial funding to upgrade their ability to respond to emergencies like floods and wildland fires is to be released later this month, according to the department that oversees the program. About 225 communities have been allotted a combined total of $10 million […]
KENORA – The Conservative Party’s candidate for Kenora-Kiiwetinoong in this spring’s federal election went through the 36-day campaign period without speaking to reporters. So did the PC candidate for Kenora-Rainy River in the Feb. 27 Ontario election. Is this good strategy? Political strategist Jamie Ellerton gives it a mixed review. […]
The third annual Walk With Our Sisters event took place on Monday, May 5, 2025, beginning at the Fort Frances Senior Centre and proceeding to the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC). The multi-organization event seeks to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, to acknowledge the […]
A local educator and a hometown hockey team have been recognized by the town as the annual Citizens of the Year. At the town’s annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ event held at the Memorial Sports Centre last Thursday, May 1, 2025, Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas revealed the winners of both […]
Riverside Health Care is proud to be able to connect people to the care they need closer to home, with another surgical first for the Rainy River District taking place recently at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. The operating room (OR) team recently executed the successful first application […]
There are no other words to describe the 2025 beef calving rotation than a complete success! This years beef rotation took place the last three weeks of March. When asking Dr. Rebecca Cornell to inform me what the beef calving rotation was all about, she was more than enthusiastic to […]
Whether a beginner or seasoned gardener the right tools make the job much easier. I recommend that you purchase the best quality tools that you can afford. While some tools may be considered a bit pricey, good quality is worth the price. I still have most of my best quality […]
For Michael Jordan, it was 23. For Babe Ruth, it was 3. For Jimmy Brown, it was 32. These were jersey numbers made famous by Hall of Fame athletes who didn’t play hockey, athletes instantly recognizable by just their numbers. Hockey’s was Number Nine… once upon a time. For ancient […]
Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas, centre, along with dozens of supporters, staff and clients of Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD) took part in a flag raising ceremony at the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to mark the official proclamation of May as Community Living […]
