Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Managing our minds is a big key to being able to manage many different aspects of our lives including emotions, relationships, time and money. There are a lot of situations bombarding our minds these days not only on the news but also in our own individual lives and communities. With […]
DID YOU KNOW? Before students head off to college or university, they should assemble a safety kit with some essential items like: CAMPUS LIFE: PRIORITIZING STUDENT SAFETY When students are away at school, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of campus life. However, […]
Well, that’s a wrap on the 125th Emo Fall Fair! What an incredible weekend. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. To be honest, the Emo Fair for many of us is just like Christmas and it is over too fast. The clean up is still on, but the fun […]
The Dance Hall Community Association is celebrating their grand opening with a walleye fish fry. This celebration takes place this Sunday, August 24, at the Dance Hall from 4-6:30 p.m. The cost is adults $25, youth 5-12 years $12 and youth 5 and under eat free. Take out meals are […]
My brother has lost his wife. He didn’t misplace her at the mall nor are they engaged in an elaborate game of hide-n-seek. She has gone ahead, leaving him uncertain as to how to be in this world without her. Many of you know this space, have felt the crippling […]
The next time you see somebody protecting their head from the sun with that funny little baseball cap that seems to be missing only a propeller on top, the hat the Montreal Expos made famous, it’s worth remembering how it all began. This may seem a stretch but…putting a major-league […]
Sharing some encouragement and advice with a long-time friend’s first graduate to leave home was a reminder that it’s that time of year again. In the coming weeks, many recent graduates from our region and else ware) will be leaving their nests to chase exciting new opportunities and bright futures. […]
DID YOU KNOW? Students headed to college or university have a lot on their plates, especially when it comes to finding a safe place to live. When searching for suitable accommodations, it’s essential to prioritize fire safety to ensure their new place of residence makes the grade. Last week’s Safety […]
Hard to believe it is the Emo Fair Week and it’s the 125th Emo Fair! How exciting. I know for many, that may not have the connection to the Fair, it probably doesn’t seem like it is a big deal. It is a big deal! This is an Agriculture Fall […]
The 125th Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair takes place this week, from August 14-16, 2025. Along with the midway, great food, stock-car races, the parade and so much more there is the added excitement of the 125th anniversary of the fair, plus the chance to meet up with […]
I pay little attention to what is called “news” when it focuses on the details of the private lives of celebrities. I don’t think that is any of my business, but I must confess that a recent announcement about Christian Bale caught my eye, and I tuned in. Christian Bale […]
Every sports fan should go to the Hockey Hall of Fame once every 50 years, and so I did. It was as shocking as it was impressive, which explains why my wife and I were there twice in six days. There’s too much to absorb in one visit, or maybe […]
