Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Justice Terry Waltenbury was sworn in last Thursday giving Fort Frances and the Rainy River District their first resident judge in 11 years. Ontario Chief Justice Sharon Nicklas was in attendance for the swearing in as were many other guests from the legal community including Regional Senior Justice David Gibson […]
The complexities of loss and bereavement is something that many are never fully prepared for. Understanding the ways that grief reveals itself and coping strategies to handle life changing circumstances are only a few of the benefits of palliative care education. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living […]
Binesiwag Center for Wellness announced that Chief Executive Officer, Lori Flinders-McMillan, and Motivational Speaker, Carrianne Agawa, were selected for the 2-year Storytelling Fellowship with the Collective Change Lab (CCL), a global movement that fosters just and equitable systems. The global collective is comprised of change-makers from across the world who […]
In recognition of National Housing Day on November 22, the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is hosting an open house at the Out of the Cold Warming Centre. The event is an opportunity for community members and stakeholders to tour the facility and learn more about the services […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A search warrant executed in the Town of Fort Frances has resulted in two individuals being arrested and charged with numerous offences. On November 16, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., the Rainy River District detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along […]
The Black Friday and U.S. Thanksgiving weekend is a busy time at the border. The Canada Border Services (CBSA) has a few tips you should know before you go. Across the country, CBSA front line employees are keeping harmful goods out of Canada, while ensuring travel and trade can continue […]
Troy Moutsatsos doesn’t mind being the poster boy for testicular cancer. As long as it gets men talking about their health, it’s worth it, he says. “People don’t feel comfortable talking about it, especially guys, because it’s built into our system, especially as young boys,” said the 29-year-old Sudbury man. […]
Paving the way to an Indigenous electric highway in Canada offers opportunities, but also includes navigating communities’ unique needs and potential obstacles, especially in rural and remote areas, experts say. Indigenous communities are well aware of the economic development and revenue opportunities tied to electric charging infrastructure, like boosting […]
The residential school system as an institution was a crime against humanity and should be investigated as such, a Manitoba grand chief says. Last week, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee said MKO was reiterating calls for the government of Canada to commence an investigation into the Indian Residential […]
At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Fort Frances Town Council, Mayor Andrew Hallikas proclaimed that Duane and Grace Cridland are the 2023 Fort Frances Citizens of the year. “It is a great pleasure to announce that Duane and Grace have been nominated by their peers and selected as this year’s […]
Bridge stakeholders have begun a dialogue about the International Bridge in Fort Frances, and there’s much to feel hopeful about, said Fort Frances Mayor Andrew Hallikas. Last week, a meeting of nearly two dozen stakeholders, including First Nations, corporate interests, municipal, provincial and federal governments and stakeholders from the U.S. […]
Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs released the following statement on Louis Riel Day: “On this day in 1885, Louis Riel, an elected Métis leader and founder of Manitoba, was executed for treason. Looking back, we now recognize him as a highly skilled and visionary politician, a capable negotiator, […]
