Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A new business will help you get the piercing you’ve always wanted, in a safe and clean environment. Looking for a fresh start, Jaymee Martin decided to leave Calgary and spend some time living with her mom in Fort Frances. During her time in town, she noticed a gap in […]
The Rainy River District OPP are looking for assistance from the region following an incident in Fort Frances. According to a release from the OPP, police are investigating an incident that occurred on Friday, February 6, 2026 around 9 a.m. in the 100-200 block of Fourth Street West in Fort […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has issued a warning about the risks of measles exposure after Manitoba Public Health reported Manitoba Ag Days last month as a likely transmission event for the contagious virus. The event, Canada’s largest indoor farm show, held between Jan. 20 and 22, 2026, at the […]
For lack of attention a thousand forms of loveliness elude us every day. Evelyn Underhill For a few months at the end of 2025, this column focused on improving focus. This month we can move up into an even higher form of mindfulness that helps us be more truly present […]
I survived my week away and so did my mom and the farm! I flew out from International Falls last Monday and, despite the flight being delayed due to a mechanical issue causing me to miss my connecting flight from Minneapolis to Nashville, it was a really great week. I […]
There is a ticking time bomb in every town and city across Canada and community leaders are aware of the problem. Our aging infrastructure can crumble almost instantly and there is little that can be done to prevent water line breaks and sewer breaks. Water lines and sewer lines are […]
When goalies didn’t wear masks, nobody wore helmets, sticks were made of wood and pucks were retrieved from snowbanks, I played hockey. I didn’t make it to teenage hockey. There were only four of us in my community, so we had to transfer to a team in the next neighbourhood. […]
Every community has a beating heart. Its location is fairly obvious and usually easy to find. A solid building with flags clinging to the breeze. Stone steps worn smooth by years of public duty. Inside, decisions are made. Funds and budgets are managed. Rules are written. This is where collective […]
Larry Armstrong, age 88, was born July 13, 1937, in Sleeman, Ontario, and passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at Rainy River Hospital, with his family by his side. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Myrna; and his children Dean (Christy), Darren (Dawn), Dave (Tammy), […]
Did you know? Heading outside of Canada? Even if you’re visiting a familiar destination, a thorough health and safety check is essential before you depart. Stay updated on the latest travel advisories, as several regions are currently experiencing critical shortages of fuel, clean water, and electricity. In high-risk areas, these […]
Many fascinating animals share this planet with us. I would say they are all fascinating in their own way. I find the one who bears the title of “marvel of the ocean” especially interesting. That would be the octopus. The octopus has many characteristics that make it unique and it […]
