Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The cultivation and consumption of the cannabis plant have always been a source of controversy, even since it was legalized in October, 2018. Locally, debates continue about where cannabis retailers may open shop with issues surrounding location, accessibility to minors, and mental health. Cannabis regulations differ significantly between provinces. For […]
Chiefs’ rejection of a settlement on child welfare reform was disappointing — but not entirely surprising — says the band councillor who represented the Ojibways of Onigaming at this week’s Assembly of First Nations gathering in Calgary. Debate at the special assembly “looked awfully divided,” Kathy Kishiqueb said Friday in […]
More school fridges will be upgraded and stocked thanks to new funding from Ottawa that will bolster Manitoba’s expanding nutrition programs. Manitoba has become the second province to officially join the federal government’s national school food program. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, who is also finance minister, and Premier Wab […]
In a stunning achievement, the city’s water has been awarded the title of best-tasting water in Western Canada. During an annual competition held by the Western Canada Water Association from September 17-20 in Winnipeg, the prestigious award was announced at the association’s four-day “Ripples of Change” conference, where cities across […]
As takeout becomes a bigger part of everyday life in Canada, new research reveals where you can find the best pizza, burgers and wings. And guess what? Markham has ranked in the top five cities for takeout in the entire country, coming in just behind fourth-place Vancouver. Thanks to delivery […]
A Trojan Horse has been touring Ontario since early October, stopping at hospitals and health centres across the province in an effort to fight what the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) says is the privatization of health care. The coalition joined forces with CUPE Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE) to […]
Tonight will be cloudy with showers ending early this evening and a chance of showers remaining through the rest of the night with a low of 0 C (32 F). Tomorrow will see clearing skies in the late morning, remaining clear overnight with a high of 7 (45) and a […]
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK EVENTS EVENTS CALENDAR The Haunted Arena/Trail of Terror will be held October 18 and 19 at the Rec Centre in Rainy River. Book a spot before it’s too late! Hard scares on Friday from 7-11 p.m. and Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $10 per […]
The 27th Annual Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business Awards were held last night, celebrating businesses and individuals throughout the Rainy River District. The event was held at La Place Rendez-Vous, with emcee duties performed by Shane Beckett. Along with the awards, guests were also able to take part in […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) and Confederation College Rainy River District Campus are hosting a special event on Thursday, October 24, 2024 to coincide with Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. The event, titled “Join the Journey: Discover Careers in Early Childhood Education,” will […]
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Riverside Health Care is excited to announce its annual Public Mammography Blitz at La Verendrye General Hospital on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Women aged 40 and older are invited to walk in for a mammogram—an essential screening […]
