Local News from Across the Rainy River District
An in-depth study released by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) – a non-profit organization representing 444 municipalities in the province – details the growing toll of homelessness on individuals, families, communities and governments. Here’s some things to know. ONTARIO’S HOMELESSNESS CRISIS The study, called Municipalities Under Pressure: The […]
What a difference one weekend makes — with a little help from Mother Nature. Sleeping Giant Loppet organizers say they’re feeling more optimistic about this year’s March cross-country skiing event following Sunday’s decent dump of snow in Thunder Bay and areas to the east. “There is more snow at Sleeping […]
Anyone who enjoys a hot, spicy lunch on a chilly winter afternoon probably likes kidney beans, or at least is willing to tolerate them if the chili is good. It would be a bonus if the red beans in the chili were locally grown. But that’s unlikely to be the […]
The salt spread on roads during the winter is an environmental concern, particularly in this area that depends on groundwater sources. Municipalities have been adjusting how they use road salt for a number of years. That pursuit extends to academia, as well. Researchers at the University of Guelph, for instance, […]
It’s a lose-lose situation as the owners of the Fort Frances-International Falls bridge struggle to keep up with aging infrastructure, federally-mandated costs, and low traffic numbers. During Saturday, January 11, 2024’s annual general meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #29 […]
Despite challenges, the Town of Fort Frances has plenty to be proud of in 2024, and much to look forward to in 2025, according to its mayor. Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas recently spoke with the Fort Frances Times regarding the ups and downs experienced by the town over the […]
A Jan. 10 Facebook post officially announced the retirement of long-time CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Veldron Vogan after over 30 years working for the town. Stepping into the role is a face new to the area but experienced in working with municipalities. Shara Lavalee steps into the role after working with different communities […]
The Rainy River District School Board named the newest school in Rainy River at the last board of trustees meeting on January 7th, and “Rainy River K-12 School” is officially the name of the “state-of-the-art, $30 million facility.” Moreover, Rainy River K-12 School is opening its doors for the next […]
Beth Fairfield, Superintendent of Education for the Rainy River District School Board, plans to increase the capacity of equity among RRDSB employees across the district. For Fairfield, equity goes above and beyond in addressing disproportionality across the systems the board has in place. Thus, the Rainy River District School Board’s […]
Since 2020, financial literacy has been part of the math curriculum taught to all Rainy River District School Board students. Moreover, according to Tanya Kroocmo, Elementary STEM Coordinator for the Rainy River District School Board, students are taught about budgeting, comparison shopping, taxes, currencies, and more with textbooks and online […]
The Muskie Sr Boys Basketball team returned from their last tournament as B-side champions. Both the senior and junior teams were in Thunder Bay this past weekend, for the annual Tom Mustapic Tournament. Under the care of head coach Josh De Jong (far right) and Muskie alum Cole Kowalski (far […]
Prices will again rise this year as Canadians continue to struggle with significant cost increases for common goods and services. Eastern Ontario and Southwestern Québec residents can expect to shell out between $5,000 and $15,000 more than in 2024. Numerous factors continue to play a significant role in the affordability […]
