Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Fort Frances, Ontario – Aazhogan LP is announcing today that it is changing the toll structure at its Fort Frances – International Falls Crossing (“Aazhogan Bridge”). The previous toll structure will be simplified from seven to four categories: Vehicles with three or more axles will pay an additional fee for […]
The Pool portion of the Memorial Sports Centre will be closing for renovations effective November 6th , 2023. The work was put out for public tender in the fall of 2023 and subsequently awarded to M Builds on October 10, 2023. The work to be completed includes the following: Work […]
With their new album Walking Through the Fire, Sultans of String sought to build partnerships with indigenous artists in an effort to spur on reconciliation. Sultans of String is a three-time Juno nominated band with music that crosses the world over. Their music is inspired by Celtic, Flamenco, Arabic, Cuban […]
Friday in Kenora the Beaver Brae Broncos defeated the Fort Frances Muskies 22 – 15 in a hard-fought battle of previously undefeated first place teams in the triple A division of the Winnipeg High School Football League. Kenora jumped out quickly to a 14 – nothing lead. The defense got […]
On Monday, September 25, Riverside Foundation for Health Care held its annual general meeting (AGM) at La Verendrye General Hospital. Returning to the board of directors for three-year terms are Kim Jo Bliss, Rob Georgeson and Meghan Cox. Also returning for one-year terms are Bev Langner who was appointed as […]
The Ontario government is now offering more mental health services in every region of the province through the expanded Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program. For the very first time, adults across the province who have depression, anxiety and anxiety-related concerns, can connect to free cognitive behavioural therapy and other related […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 offer their congratulations to Wab Kinew upon his election to the Premiership of the province of Manitoba. As a member of the Treaty #3 community of the Ojibways of Onigaming, Wab Kinew has been well known to the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty […]
An injection of provincial dollars will help fund the number of beds at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Health Minister Sylvia Jones made the announcement Thursday of nearly $7.8 million for 34 beds aimed to support alternative level of care, transitional beds and acute mental health beds. “This […]
As still smouldering fires are left for the changing seasons to extinguish, Indigenous firefighters and emergency coordinators across Canada are looking back at this summer’s disastrous wildfires to improve future responses. These discussions were a focus at this year’s Indigenous Public Safety Conference, held September 14-15 in Montreal. It was […]
Confederation College is excited to announce its Community Partners’ Evening taking place on October 12, 2023. This prestigious fundraising event will be held at the College’s main campus in Ryan Hall at the Shuniah Building from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. As an integral part of the college’s calendar, the Community […]
DRYDEN — The Ontario government is providing $113,419 to help the Dryden OPP provide specialized support to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The funding is being delivered through the Mobile Crisis Response Team Enhancement Grant program and enables police to utilize trained crisis workers when responding to […]
The Ontario government is expanding Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) training programs to include in-class apprenticeship training for carpentry. This program will provide jobseekers in Matawa First Nations communities an opportunity to get state-of-the-art training in an in-demand sector and pursue rewarding and well-paying careers close to home. […]
