Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Niagara’s grape and wine industry is raising a glass in a toast to the provincial government for its recent announcement about the elimination of a 6.1 per cent tax on products sold at winery retail stores. This comes as part of a larger agreement that consumers will be able to […]
The Fort Frances Lakers Player of the month Sponsored by Boston Pizza is Defensman Caige Starr. In 12 games with the Lakers so far this season Starr has two goals and three assists in addition to another goal and assist from seven games with the Dryden Ice Dogs before joining […]
Boxing Day Squash Tournament A handful of passionate contenders turned out to the Memorial Sports Centre on Boxing Day to take part in the Sunset Country Squash Club’s 40th Annual Boxing Day Tournament. With dozens of games played, only a few players could come out on top. Clockwise from top […]
It was a sold-out event as Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, also known as Manitou Mounds, held their first ever Solstice Soiree on Thursday, December 21, 2023, to help everyone celebrate the season, regardless of which holiday they might otherwise observe. The event featured a three-course in-house made feast for attendees, as […]
The Cridland family spent Christmas Eve cooking up a storm to prepare for the annual Community Christmas Dinner, bumped up slightly to December 24, 2023 this year to allow the family to spend Christmas Day relaxing together. Regardless of the day it was held, just like for the past several […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) unanimously approved the 2024 Annual Budget of ~32.4 million at the regular board meeting held Thursday, December 14, 2023. The overall budget reflects an increase of $1.28 M or 4.13% which is funded primarily by the Province through the four major programs, […]
Dec. 21–An individual is facing a Stunt Driving charge after being caught driving in a unsafe manor causing excess smoke and noise. On December 20, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP on general patrol, located a vehicle stopped at an intersection approaching Broadway Avenue […]
There’s a new way to donate to and adopt from Best for Kitty. The cat and kitten rescue organization has launched a new website, bestforkitty.net. The organization’s Facebook page will remain active, but the website provides the convenience of fillable forms for those hoping to foster or adopt, as well […]
Since we are in the middle of winter, this is the ideal moment to infuse some bold flavors into your home menu. The joy of indulging in a bowl of comfort food is unparalleled during the chilly weather, and adding a touch of spice can elevate the experience even further. […]
The recently elected Seniors Committee along with assistance from LaVallee council will be meeting on January 8, to plan upcoming events for January and into the coming months. Events will be planned around the upcoming renovations to the Devlin Hall that will be starting soon. Sincere sympathy to the family […]
The first time a hockey game reached into my chest and captured my heart was Canada versus Russia. No, not that one, although there are also many people who can share my emotions from one powerful night in Winnipeg. It was 1967, the finale of a six-day tournament that launched […]
