Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Township of Conmee has deferred a proposed resolution that would have expressed concerns about transporting spent nuclear-fuel rods across its boundaries. At Wednesday’s council meeting, councillors opted to table the resolution until they’ve heard a presentation by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), the agency that plans to ship […]
The federal government has funded 38 new housing units in Sault Ste. Marie to the tune of around $4 million, with a particular focus on accommodating the city’s most vulnerable residents. Sault MP Terry Sheehan made this announcement at city hall Thursday morning, revealing that this money is being split […]
Citizens in a northern Manitoba community were warned to have their bags packed and to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice, as a threatening forest fire continued to burn just kilometres away on Friday. “The situation we are in right now is that it is dangerously close,” Flin […]
The organizers of the Railroad Daze activities received some deflating news late Tuesday from Warrant’s representative. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the group is unable to perform on Saturday July 20. All tickets for Saturday July 20th are currently being refunded. With the help of our booking agency, Canadian Classic Rock, […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society is gearing up for the RCMP Musical Ride, and they need help to make this event a huge success! Volunteer Opportunities: Whether you can spare a few hours or the whole day, your assistance will make a big difference. This is a fantastic opportunity […]
Ignace has elected to continue as a willing host of a proposed Deep Geological Repository for spent nuclear fuel. At a Special Meeting on July 10, Ignace council unanimously accepted the recommendation of the Willingness Ad Hoc Committee to proceed as a willing host for the DGR. Ignace is the […]
The senior centre of Fort Frances has asked the town’s administration to modify current parking regulations to allow increased access to the centre. “We’ve got a very small parking lot here and people tend to park on both sides of the road,” said Cindy Noble, senior centre manager. “They’re getting […]
In the Tuesday Bulletin, we indicated that the Memorial Sports Centre pool may be open starting Sunday, July 14. The pool does not in fact open until the morning of Monday, July 15. We regret any confusion this may have caused.
The city and province rolled out a new downtown safety plan on Tuesday that the mayor and premier say will balance the need for compassion for those who are struggling, with the need for enforcement and growing calls for improved safety in Winnipeg’s downtown core. “The city of Winnipeg and […]
KENORA – A nearly $2-million Northern Ontario Heritage Fund announcement was music to Chief Chris Skead’s ears. “It’s a great announcement, for sure,” the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation chief said Tuesday. “And it’s definitely going to go a long way in our community.” Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River, announced Monday […]
If you’re bored this summer and looking for something to do or learn, Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) has you covered. The institute has myriad events planned for the summer, from workshops to help learn new skills, demonstrations of different techniques, as well as opportunities to just relax and enjoy […]
In an effort to allow more people to experience the beauty of Ontario’s natural wonders, the government of Ontario is lifting admission fees for all provincial parks this Friday, July 19, 2024. The government made the announcement on Monday, July 8, 2024, noting that the free admission day marks Healthy […]
