Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government is working to provide financial relief to consumers being hammered by high gas prices at the pump. Kenney says he recognizes that spiking global oil prices, pushed even higher by the war in Ukraine, are delivering a windfall for the provincial treasury but […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street but keeping their losses in check as an early spike in crude oil prices abated. The price of U.S. crude was up 1.8% to $117 a barrel Monday, but off its earlier high of $130 a barrel as talk […]
LONDON (AP) — U.K. lawmakers are set to pass a bill on Monday aimed at toughening sanctions on Russia and rooting out ill-gotten money from the British economy. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the Economic Crime Bill will let British authorities ”pursue (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s allies in the U.K. […]
There were dark days when Tyler Turner wished he’d died in the skydiving accident that cost him his legs. Because then he wouldn’t be facing the decision of whether to push forward, or simply exist. On Monday, the 33-year-old from Campbell River, B.C., captured Canada’s first Paralympic snowboarding gold medal, […]
Town has approved a lease agreement, but building needs many repairs and upgrades Fort Frances residents could soon have a canteen at Point Park, following a request submitted by local resident Tasha Wagner to operate it starting Sept. 6, 2022. Although council approved a report from the Operations and Facilities […]
The Salvation Army is calling for help to keep the Hunger Monster caged! On Saturday, they had the Monster on display for the launch of the 6th Annual ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change’ campaign, held in partnership with Walmart. Until March 17, purchases at Walmart can benefit the Salvation Army Food […]
Travel restrictions have eased at federal border crossings. According to a release by the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA), fully vaccinated travellers will now have the option of using a COVID-19 rapid antigen test result (taken the day prior to their scheduled flight or arrival at the land border or […]
The Conservative Party of Canada will wait until Sept. 10 to pick a new leader, providing more time for prospective candidates to mount their campaigns, including former Quebec premier Jean Charest. Charest met with about 40 MPs and senators Wednesday evening before the rules of the contest were announced several […]
Ontario plans to stop regulating traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists, saying it would allow more people to work in the field, but people in the profession say they oppose the move and weren’t consulted. Contained in recently tabled labour legislation is a section that would wind up the College […]
A 55+ Movie Matinée will take place March 4 at 1:00 pm at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Free admission! We will be showing “Belfast” – A young boy and his working-class Belfast family experience the tumultuous late 1960s. Rated PG-13. 1hr 37m. Covid-19 protocols in place; proof […]
Due to the region’s continued high COVID-19 and hospitalization rates, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has extended their recommendations issued on February 17, 2022. As such, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health at NWHU asks that local businesses, organizations, and residents follow enhanced measures while case numbers and hospitalizations […]
