Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Four activists wearing “Where is Peng Shuai?” T-shirts were stopped by security at Wimbledon on Monday and had their bags searched. Peng is a retired professional tennis player from China who last year accused a former high-ranking member of the country’s ruling Communist Party of sexual assault. She has made […]
Binesiwag Center for Wellness (BCW) appointed Mandi Olson, vice-chief executive officer, to the Ontario Social Workers and Social Service Workers Council — Electoral District 1- Social Service Workers last week. Olson said she is excited to represent BCW, the community, and the resilient Folx she gets to support everyday. “It’s […]
The region is rallying behind the popular downtown Kenora eatery, The Hungry Pug Cafe, after it was destroyed by a suspicious fire. So far, nearly $30,000 has been raised through the GoFundMe page ‘Support the Hungry Pug’, which was launched by patron Bekkie Vineberg. According to the Kenora Fire Services, […]
Magician, mentalist and hypnotist Savio Joseph performed for the Fort Frances High School Graduating Class of 2022 at the Chem-Free Grad Party held at the Memorial Sports Centre on Thursday, June 23. Joseph has recently been featured on Canada’s Got Talent and he used his entertaining and magic skills to […]
Canada Day Fireworks have been postponed for the Town of Fort Frances, but there’s plenty of holiday fun happening across the region. Due to high water in Point Park – the traditional launch point for the fireworks – the show has been cancelled. However, they have been tentatively rescheduled to […]
July 1st is soon approaching, and the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service would like to remind the public that the use of fireworks in the Town of Fort Frances is prohibited as per BY-LAW NO. 06/14 & BY-LAW NO. 06/14-A. As well, “Prohibited Fireworks” includes but is not limited to […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Laura Dillon announces her passing on Sunday, June 26, 2022 in Atikokan, Ontario with family by her side. She was born on September 3, 1925 in Sheho, Saskatchewan to Harry and Anna Smits. She grew up in Saskatchewan before taking Nursing […]
Concert at Rainy Lake Square Kings of None will take the stage at Rainy Lake Square this evening at 6:00 p.m. Bring a chair! The Canada Day Mini King and Queen is back! The event starts at 11 a.m. at the Rainy Lake Square. Come support local kids competing! Township […]
The name of the new consolidated K-12 school in Atikokan will be named Northern Lakes K-12 School. The name received unanimous approval by Trustees at their last meeting. The other option up for consideration was Atikokan K-12 School. The school colours will remain the same and a mascot will be […]
CONKLIN, N.Y. (AP) — A missing golden retriever named Lilah, discovered deep inside a culvert pipe in upstate New York, could not be lured out by her owner with peanut butter dog treats or cheese. In the end, State Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone decided to crawl about 15 feet (5 meters) […]
Many communities are reimagining Canada Day celebrations to recognize Indigenous Peoples, as the country continues to reckon with its legacy following the discovery of possible unmarked graves at former residential schools. “Being Canadian is engaging with these really difficult things,” said Sean Carleton, an assistant professor of history and Indigenous […]
