Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Every year on May 26th, people across North America indulge in a playful and imaginative celebration: National Paper Airplane Day. It’s a day that transcends the mundane and invites individuals of all ages to relive the simple joys of childhood, embracing the art of crafting paper airplanes and watching them […]
The Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto, nestled in Markham, is celebrating a century of existence. Founded in 1924 by Ada Mackenzie, a visionary entrepreneur, champion golfer, and mentor to aspiring young golfers, the club was established to provide women with a private and welcoming environment to enjoy the sport of […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – One individual was arrested and charged with various offences after officers conducted a traffic stop in the Town of Fort Frances. On May 20, 2024, at approximately 8:29 p.m. Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol duties in the Town of Fort Frances. […]
Crime is on the rise in Ginoogaming First Nation. With safety concerns in mind, Chief Sheri Taylor and the Band Council declared a state of emergency on May 15 due to an overwhelming increase in violence and drug and alcohol-related crime across the community. Chief Taylor spoke to Dougall Media […]
Magician Dennis Smith shared his tricks with the seniors attending a recent coffee gathering. His magic word “abracadabra” was heard often as he performed his many magical tricks. Dennis Smith ended his show by asking Ron McTavish to join him in a fiery grand finale.
Once again, I have really enjoyed having three days off and working on my list at home. If the weather had been better and the fields dry, I would have had to work. We are not near finished planting. You may have noticed that most of the north part of […]
New Gold has released its first quarter 2024 results and future outlook. First quarter 2024 production totalled 70,898 gold ounces and 13.3 million pounds of copper as planned at an operating expense of $1,106 per gold ounce sold (co-product basis) and all-in sustaining costs of $1,396 per gold ounce sold (by-product […]
It is equivalent to Number 11 Downing Street, The White House of Washington, and the Blue House of Seoul. It has been the home of six Canadian Prime Ministers. It is both a private home on one side and the official home of Canada’s prime ministers. Twenty-Four Sussex Drive has […]
Auctioneer Telford Advent brought his unique brand of entertainment to proceedings at the annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet, held at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre on Friday, May 10, 2024. Advent got plenty of laughs as he encouraged attendees to open their wallets to support a good cause. Items on […]
On May 9 Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski sent a letter to four cabinet ministers whose portfolios are applicable to the Fort Frances-International Falls Bridge situation. Powlowski wrote informing them of the plight of his constituents who are inconvenienced by the increased price of bridge tolls and the oncoming […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. We would like to remind everyone that we remain a mask-friendly facility and we encourage our team members and visitors to be diligent in […]
