Local News from Across the Rainy River District
It may have only been open for a relatively short time, but one local business is celebrating a milestone anniversary that is a decade in the making, and are planning a party to celebrate with all those who have helped them through a successful first year. Hallett Brewing, located on […]
The Ontario government is delivering an additional $1-million to 74 different projects across the province that aim to help bolster the French language through programming and staffing. Announced yesterday, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the provincial government announced the funding is coming as part of an additional investment from the federal […]
As the Town of Rainy River celebrates its 120th anniversary, the municipality’s top politicians reflect on its past, its future, and what it is that makes it so special. Deb Ewald is the long-serving mayor of Rainy River, now in her 18 year as mayor, following three years as a […]
It’s that time of year again when talented singers from the Rainy River District and beyond show off their stuff under the big tent at Quest for the Best. Scheduled to run this Friday, July 19, 2024 as part of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship, the annual concert invites […]
They’re small, they’re colourful, they’re classically British, and if you happened to see them on their drive through the Rainy River District earlier this week, they’re cars that have travelled hundreds of thousands of kilometres all over the world. A quintet of brightly coloured British MGB GT sportscars owned and […]
OPSEU and LCBO will return to bargaining table today The Ontario government is speeding up its plans to offer ready-to-drink beverages and larger beer packs in grocery stores in the province while the LCBO’s retail outlets remain shuttered due to the ongoing strike action by its workers. In a press […]
If you were to take a magnifying glass to the fabric or Rainy River, it’s likely you’d find Len Ricci’s handprints all across it, and it’s certain you’d find the paper he helmed for more than 40 years documenting it all. I first encounter Lenard Ricci’s name in speaking with […]
In an effort to allow more people to experience the beauty of Ontario’s natural wonders, the government of Ontario is lifting admission fees for all provincial parks this Friday, July 19, 2024. The government made the announcement on Monday, July 8, 2024, noting that the free admission day marks Healthy […]
The Ontario government is investing $10-million dollars to increase the quality of healthcare in Ontario by helping more than 1,000 nurses upskill their training to provide emergency department care. The announcement was made this morning, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, by Ontario’s Minister of Health Sylvia Jones. The investment is aimed […]
Publicly funded colleges and universities in the province are getting a bump in provincial funding thanks to a new investment from the Ontario government. Announced on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, by Ontario’s minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop, the Ontario government will be investing $201-million in 2023-24 to help […]
Multiple organizations working within Fort Frances received a cash investment that will help them continue in their efforts to benefit local youth. At last Monday’s meeting of town council, the recipients of the annual Moffat Family Fund grant. were announced by Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas. “One of the benefits […]
Rising costs of living, food insecurity, homelessness and more are all issues facing many people in the area, and thanks to community support, they are all issues the Salvation Army works to help tackle. Salvation Army Fort Frances captain Arthur Heathcote noted that the organization is continuing to see new […]
