Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Lawyers representing the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake made their case Tuesday morning in Ontario Superior Court against a new law that permits online gambling in that province. The MCK chief on hand in Toronto to observe said there will be more to report after lawyers from the Ontario provincial government […]
(KENORA, ON) – The Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision. On February 20, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Kenora OPP Detachment, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17A involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) […]
Tonight will be cloudy with flurries ending near midnight then clearing with a low of -19 (-2). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of -7 (19) and a low of -18 (0). Saturday will once again see sunny and clear skies with a high of 7 (45) […]
The Voyageur Lions Club, in partnership with the UNFC, held the 2024 Polar Plunge to an enthusiastic crowd on Family Day. Originally scheduled for New Year’s Day, a lack of ice forced the event’s rescheduling, then a continued lack of ice relocated it to the T-docks for safety. The fundraiser […]
The Lakers lost a close one after a big comeback in the third period at Ice For Kids Arena in their Family Day afternoon game. A pair of second period shorthanded goals were too much to overcome, even with a five goal third period. Brady Krentz scored a pair including […]
Over a hundred people enjoyed family skate, shinny hockey, children’s crafts, hot dogs, pop and hot chocolate at the Emo-Lavallee Arena on Family Day in Emo. Thanks to Emo-Lavallee Community Centre, JF Electronics, True Line Construction, McQuaker Enterprises, Emo Drugs, Tompkins Hardware, Emo EarlyON, Oriental Express and Township of Emo.
Big Lake Dive and Marine of Thunder Bay were in Rainy River to rescue a truck last week. The operation was a success, with the company using balloons, winches and tracks to ease the truck back onto land. It fell through the ice earlier this winter, and was resting in […]
Chris Playter, Ian Booth and Patti Halstead enjoyed a long overdue hug, at the Seniors Gath- ering last Tuesday. Siblings Chris and Patti along with Ian all grew up in Burriss. They loved the afternoon of reconnecting! The Senior’s coffee meetings have become a popular time for seniors to get […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and the Treaty #3 leadership are pleased with the recent unanimous Supreme Court of Canada decision released on Friday, February 9, 2024, upholding the constitutionality of Canada’s An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth, and families (“C-92”). Bill C-92 ascended into law in 2019, and gives […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is pleased to announce that Charene Gillies, a former resident of Fort Frances, will be moving home to take on the role of Chief Administrative Officer. In this role, Gillies will be responsible for planning, directing, and monitoring the delivery of Ontario […]
