Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Groups are working every day behind the scenes to revitalize the downtown core of Fort Frances, and fill empty commercial spaces. “After a closure of any type of business, we are frantically working on [promoting business] and you know it takes time,” said Martin Chitohwa, economic development officer for Fort […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – One individual has been arrested and charged following an incident at a local grocery store in Fort Frances. On June 10, 2024, just before 7:30 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident at a local grocery […]
Canadian farmers can expect to face crippling shortfalls in their retirement plans now that the federal government has hiked the amount that can be taxed on profits from sales of assets, warns the country’s main advocate for grain producers. “Our research shows that an average grain farm in Canada, most […]
Robert Moore School held a showcase powwow on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the school grounds, inviting dancers, drums and more to take part. The school extended thanks to Weechi-It-Te-Win Family Services, Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and Couchiching First Nation for their help is hosting the event, as well as […]
CWE (Canadian Wrestling’s Elite) Dany Duggan is in the middle of delivering a back suplex to CAM!!ikaze in their showdown at the Couchiching First Nation Multi-Use Facility during CWE’s showcase there on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The full line-up featured a handful of wrestler’s from the Canadian scene, including Thunder […]
History was made at La Place Rendez-Vous on the afternoon of Thursday, June 6, 2024, as the newest nurses from Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) recited an oath that reflects both the times we live in and the Institute’s approach to Indigenous-based learning. Thursday afternoon marked a special nurse pinning […]
On April 13, 2024, Tori Wood attended the Skills Ontario Regional Culinary Competition at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, for her first time. Tori competed against 24 other students in the College’s kitchen. After months of hard work, it paid off and Tori was able to secure a bronze medal! […]
If you have a budding performer at home, there’s still time to get them enrolled in a summer camp sure to light a creative fire in their hearts. Row i Theatre company, which has produced two full-length musical productions over the past few years, is running a five-day intensive Musical […]
Red Lake, Ontario – The Red Lake Miners are thrilled to announce the signing of talented forward Callum McCormick for the upcoming season. McCormick, a 2006-born player hailing from Fort Frances, Ontario, joins the team after an impressive season with the Kenora Thistles u18 AAA team. During his time with […]
The play “High Time” made for a wonderful evening. A cast of 15 actors performed this hilarious and inspirational play on Friday evening, June 7 at the Rainy River Rec Centre. Prior to the play a superb meal was catered by Michelle Abraham. The Rec Centre was filled to capacity […]
An amazing 50th anniversary honouring Sturgeon Creek School was held May 30. The celebration was attended by 340 people, alumni, current staff, librarians, assistance, students attending today and from the past, bus drivers, families and those just wanting to be part of a celebration of caring and memories. Perhaps Kerri […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the May 50/50 jackpot is Glenn Cameron of Whitedog, ON with the winning ticket number KK-5663536. Glenn is the lucky recipient of $9,048 with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Friday, May […]
