Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Cactus Bolognese or Cricket Pad Thai anyone? Whether you’re an expert in the kitchen or a budding cook, Knorr, trailblazer in the world of flavour, encourages people across the globe to rethink the way they cook and eat. It’s time to face the truth – our current food choices are […]
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The man who shot eight students at Michigan State University, killing three, was found with two handguns and a note containing a possible motive for the attack, police said Thursday. The 9 mm guns, dozens of rounds of ammunition and the two-page note were found […]
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Basketball has picked the 12 players for the final two games of World Cup qualifying later this month, tasked with giving the Americans a berth in this summer’s tournament and moving them one step closer to the Paris Olympics. Of the 12, four have […]
MERIBEL, France (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin covered her mouth with her fluorescent orange mittens and then collapsed to the snow, still breathing heavily as her entire body pulsated from the exertion of her gold medal-winning run. What a relief after a hectic week for the American skier. Having endured a […]
The mayor of Fort Frances has been busy advocating for the town both at home and across the province, making for a busy start to the calendar year. At Monday night’s meeting of Fort Frances Town Council, mayor Andrew Hallikas delivered a pared-down verbal version of a substantial written report […]
The Rainy River District School Board and the Town of Rainy River are pleased to announce that the Ministry of Education has approved the Board’s request to acquire 12.18 acres of vacant land from the Town of Rainy River. The land, located to the east of the running track, will […]
Winter may be trying to stay a little longer, but there are signs all over the District that its days are numbered. The cutest proof of the changing seasons is this little girl, born in the sunshine on a balmy +6 degree day, on Kim Jo Bliss’ farm. Cattle farms […]
Rainy River High School will be hosting NORWOSA ‘A’ volleyball playoffs on February 15 and 16th. The Rainy River Owls Senior girls team will play for the gold in February 16. Come out and cheer the teens on and good luck to all players. February 20th. is Family Day and […]
Members of the Rainy River District Trappers Council gathered at the Sunset Country Métis hall last Saturday to discuss a variety of topics related to trapping and the fur trade. Discussions included best practices for cats and canine trapping, value-added trapping as well as skinning demonstrations. –Allan Bradbury photos
Borderland Judo club members that attended the Inner City tournament in Winnipeg on February 4, bringing home several medals. Back row L to R: Jax Barron, Travis Wood, Logan Sutton-Byzewski, Paxten Hughes, Grayson Wright, Khloe Laur, Mitchell LeBlanc, Morgan Good-Thurber. Front Row: Gord Witherspoon, Francis Logue, Liam Wood, Sawyer Lance, […]
