Duane Hicks The Rainy River Regional Abattoir committee will be taking a break with its “Catch the Ace” progressive raffle for a few months after the grand prize jackpot was won Friday night. Richard Norman of Alberton was the lucky winner in the draw held at the Emo Legion. His […]
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Staff District high school students interested in receiving a scholarship that provides financial assistance with the annual “ME to WE” trip planned for this summer must apply by this Friday (Jan. 18). The “Student Travel Scholarship,” offered by the Rainy River District School Board, selects a Grade 9-11 student from […]
Sam Odrowski Curvy Chick owner Jennifer Horton hosted local MP Don Rusnak at her Scott Street business Thursday afternoon for an announcement regarding a FedNor investment of $2.25 million for the Rainy River Future Development Corp. Following the announcement, she spoke of her experience opening Curvy Chick six years ago […]
Sam Odrowski The Town of Rainy River started several projects in 2018 and Mayor Deb Ewald said her main goals for this year are seeing them through. “We’re continuing with our infrastructure,” she remarked last week. “We replaced the water line on the highway on Atwood Avenue and then we […]
Staff A garage was engulfed in flames Monday morning at an Off Lake residence. Firefighters did respond to the blaze but ultimately the structure was destroyed by the flames. No one injuries were reported and the cause was not known as of press time.
It will be mostly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-22 C (seven below F) and light west winds. Tomorrow will see gradual clearing, with a high of minus-15 (five) and low around minus-26 (15 below). Look for northwest winds gusting up to 15 km/h. A mix of sun […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy Lake Square once again will be a hub of activity and entertainment later this year–and local musicians will be part of it. As of this week, the Rainy River Future Development Corp. is accepting applications from musicians who would like to perform at the square during […]
Duane Hicks The town is continuing to work with a prospective buyer for the local pulp and paper mill–and is hopeful they’ll make an offer to Resolute Forest Products in the coming months. “The Town of Fort Frances has been working with Repap Resources Group providing any kind of information […]
Sam Odrowski Rainy River Future Development Corp. chairman Gordon Armstrong spoke about the RRFDC before calling up local MP Don Rusnak, who announced Thursday afternoon that the federal government will be investing $2.25 million into the RRFDC. The investment will help support the RRFDC’s ongoing operations over the next five […]
Submitted The Bayview Motel here has undergone several renovations, including a recently-renovated lobby featuring new hardwood floors and a fresh layer paint, since new owners Jamie Pryde and Myles Wilcott took over the business on Dec. 21.
Duane Hicks More doctors could be on the way. Town council heard a verbal update Monday night from Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft regarding the physician recruitment and retention committee, which he said is “very dedicated” and continues to foster possible recruits. “They’re very active in pursuing general practitioners [GPs], general anaesthetists, […]
Sam Odrowski The district’s regional economic development organization no longer will have to worry about where its next dollar is coming from thanks to $2.25 million in funding from the federal government. Local MP Don Rusnak was at Curvy Chick here Thursday afternoon to announce that the not-for-profit Rainy River […]
