Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The cultivation and consumption of the cannabis plant have always been a source of controversy, even since it was legalized in October, 2018. Locally, debates continue about where cannabis retailers may open shop with issues surrounding location, accessibility to minors, and mental health. Cannabis regulations differ significantly between provinces. For […]
Chiefs’ rejection of a settlement on child welfare reform was disappointing — but not entirely surprising — says the band councillor who represented the Ojibways of Onigaming at this week’s Assembly of First Nations gathering in Calgary. Debate at the special assembly “looked awfully divided,” Kathy Kishiqueb said Friday in […]
More school fridges will be upgraded and stocked thanks to new funding from Ottawa that will bolster Manitoba’s expanding nutrition programs. Manitoba has become the second province to officially join the federal government’s national school food program. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, who is also finance minister, and Premier Wab […]
In a stunning achievement, the city’s water has been awarded the title of best-tasting water in Western Canada. During an annual competition held by the Western Canada Water Association from September 17-20 in Winnipeg, the prestigious award was announced at the association’s four-day “Ripples of Change” conference, where cities across […]
UPDATE (23/10/2024): Following the original publication of this article, the office of the Solicitor General provided this statement. “We understand that some municipalities face additional costs due to their existing agreements with the OPP. We will work with these municipalities to ensure they are not negatively financially impacted by this.” […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) and Confederation College Rainy River District Campus are hosting a special event on Thursday, October 24, 2024 to coincide with Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. The event, titled “Join the Journey: Discover Careers in Early Childhood Education,” will […]
The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 is hosting its annual Remembrance Day Tea. The event will be held November 3 at the Fort Frances Legion, from 2-4 p.m. and will feature pictures of instrumental or veteran women from the Rainy River District in the Canadian military […]
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Riverside Health Care is excited to announce its annual Public Mammography Blitz at La Verendrye General Hospital on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Women aged 40 and older are invited to walk in for a mammogram—an essential screening […]
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has released a new statistical dashboard that outlines alcohol-related trends. This includes morbidity and mortality, usage behaviours, as well as availability and cost. “I am deeply concerned about the impact that alcohol use has on the health of the population in our region. Our rates of […]
Last week the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced temporary measures to help Indigenous people in the United States reunite with their families in Canada and reconnect them with their traditional territories. These measures will allow eligible Indigenous people whose family members live in Canada to […]
Dogs can contract Lyme disease, and recently, there have been 41 confirmed cases in our area. So explained Dr. Neil Lawrence, a vet at the Callander Animal Hospital and Wellness Centre. He recently wrote to BayToday, noting “from a veterinary point-of-view, this has been a worrisome year for tick-borne diseases,” […]
A new intersection could be on the way for drivers in Fort Frances, which could help to relieve traffic congestion in the centre of town. At Tuesday night’s meeting of town council, a report was brought before councillors that will kick off the process of replacing the Central Avenue intersection […]
