Local News from Across the Rainy River District
WARNING: this story involves details of residential schools and may be distressing for some readers. Work is ongoing on a parcel of land where potential graves of Residential School Students could be located, but it will take some time yet before any concrete answers are found. In a press release […]
The Government of Ontario is expanding its list of invasive species in an attempt to prevent, control and reduce their spread within the province. In a press release dated Monday, December 11, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced it was regulating 10 new non-native species and four […]
The Government of Ontario is investing millions of dollars into programming designed to help improve the lives and economic situations of low-income women living in the province. The provincial government put out a call on Monday, December 4, 2023, for applications for the Women’s Economic Security Program (WESP), a program […]
There’s still time left to get your tickets to a brand new event that will promise a memorable night out and support for a local organization at the same time. Scheduled to be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, also known as the Manitou Mounds, is hosting […]
For the fourth year running, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is once again asking the public to help them in naming a fleet of new snowplows that will take to the roads and highways that crisscross the state. The Name a Snowplow contest has been held by the Department […]
The Government of Ontario is taking steps to crack down on unethical and unhealthy dog breeding operations within the province. Introduced on Monday, December 4, 2023, a new piece of legislation titled the “Preventing Unethical Puppy Sales (PUPS) Act” will help to stop unethical and harmful dog breeding practices and […]
There’s still time to get your tickets for Fort Frances’ newest musical experience. Set to run this Friday and Saturday at the Townshend Theatre, tickets are on sale now for Row i Theatre’s production of 13: The Musical. Unlike the theatre company’s last full-scale show The Drowsy Chaperone, 13: The […]
As the cost of living continues to creep skyward, the Salvation Army is once again kicking off their annual Kettle Campaign to help support those in need within the community and help them to have a happy holiday season. The campaign was kicked off in Fort Frances on the morning […]
$5 from every scrunchie sale will support the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope As November marks Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario, a local business is once again stepping up to hold a fundraiser to support women in need. Beginning yesterday, Monday, November 13, 2023, and running until […]
Staff availability will see the Out of the Cold Warming Centre open almost a week earlier than planned, but funding levels ultimately limit the duration of their season As the temperature continues to drop and the colder months of the year roll inexorably towards the district, the Out of the […]
“My dad was always my hero,” Caren Fagerdahl said of her dad Frederick Polenske. “I didn’t realize until after he died that he was a war hero.” Growing up, Fagerdahl said, she knew her dad had served in World War II, but like many returning veterans who had served in […]
Following four years of absence, the Rainy River District Breast Health Network’s Luncheon of Hope returned in full swing to La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday, October 28, 2023, offering women from across the district an afternoon of warmth, togetherness and learning. Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]
