Local News from Across the Rainy River District
TORONTO— Olivia and Noah continue to top the charts as Ontario’s most popular baby names in 2022. Olivia has held the top spot for girls for over a decade, with 14 consecutive years as number one. This year, we also welcome Chloe to the top 10 list for the first […]
A bill that would exempt fuels used for heating livestock barns, greenhouses and drying grain from the carbon pricing regime has been amended to only apply to grain drying. The proposed exemption will now end after three years instead of eight. The Senate made the changes on Dec. 5 and […]
An ongoing strike at the Roger’s Sugar refinery in Vancouver has reduced the supply of brown and white sugar on Western Canada’s grocery shelves. Roger’s has applied for mediation in an effort to reach a fair collective agreement with the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) Local 8 that […]
Assuming Rainy Lake is adequately frozen by New Year’s Day, the Voyageur Lions Club will continue the annual tradition of their polar plunge with fundraisers plunging into the icy waters of Rainy Lake. Bill Michl is organizing the event for the Voyageur Lions. He says they’re hoping the event grows […]
The Beyak Automotive Group is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Eckman Chevrolet GMC in International Falls, Minn., effective January 8, 2024. Under its new name, Border Chevrolet GMC will join Sunset Country Ford, Fort Frances GM, the Fort Frances Collision Centre along with Dryden GM and Sioux Lookout […]
If the lenses on your binoculars are due for a polishing, now would be a good time to bring out a fresh cleaning cloth. Next week is the start of the 124th annual Christmas Bird Count, a roughly three-week, continent-wide event that helps naturalists across North America have a handle […]
Thunder Bay, ON – Confederation College announced this afternoon, the launch of their new Green Energy Micro Credential program, a significant step towards creating a more sustainable future. The program, scheduled to commence its first module in January, is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to enhance […]
Voyageurs National Park staff would like to announce that the Rainy Lake Visitor Center will be reopening on Friday, January 5, 2024, for the winter season. Hours of operation are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. In addition, the Rainy Lake Visitor Center will also be […]
(Fort Frances, ON) – Fire Chief Tyler Moffitt is calling on all residents of Fort Frances and the surrounding area to practice Holiday Fire & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety. Being prepared to act in the event of a fire or CO incident can start with simply pressing the test button […]
An increasing number of Canadians recognize the harms and trauma residential schools inflicted on generations of Indigenous people, according to a new study but some experts say along with that a disturbing trend of residential school denialism also continues to grow. “We cannot discount or deny the dangerous rise in […]
In a year underlined by increasing costs of living, the Salvation Army in Fort Frances is feeling the pinch, but is committed to providing those in need in the area with a happy Christmas. The local organization is in full swing of its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign and its Christmas […]
WARNING: this story involves details of residential schools and may be distressing for some readers. Work is ongoing on a parcel of land where potential graves of Residential School Students could be located, but it will take some time yet before any concrete answers are found. In a press release […]
