Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Now occupying the former space of Suds & Tubs on Portage Ave. The Laundry Centre or TLC for short is offering more than just a space to wash clothes. TLC held its grand opening on Nov. 28 owner Jordan DeGagne says they hope to be a spot for people on […]
Community leaders are warning that financial and academic pressures, and the lack of structural support are factors causing the deaths of international students, primarily from India. Nirlep Gill is an addictions counsellor at Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) in Brampton, Ontario, who helps repatriate the bodies. He says some of […]
Crews were at work the morning of Thursday, December 7, 2023, clearing up a scene of destruction at Rainy Lake Sports. According to eyewitness reports, a pick-up truck allegedly crashed through the store’s sign at high speed, early in the morning, destroying the sign and several concrete pillars. The status […]
The Government of Ontario is investing millions of dollars into programming designed to help improve the lives and economic situations of low-income women living in the province. The provincial government put out a call on Monday, December 4, 2023, for applications for the Women’s Economic Security Program (WESP), a program […]
Ottawa continues to underinvest in disaster preparedness and mitigation on First Nations despite ballooning recovery costs from the worst wildfire season on record, according to documents shared with Canada’s National Observer. One document clearly shows Indigenous Services Canada spent three times less preparing for emergencies than in recent years and […]
There’s still time left to get your tickets to a brand new event that will promise a memorable night out and support for a local organization at the same time. Scheduled to be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, also known as the Manitou Mounds, is hosting […]
A Canon Apollo I-700 is the latest addition to diagnostic equipment at Riverside’s Rainy River Healthcare Centre, thanks to a grassroots fundraising campaign inspired by the legacy of the late Norma Elliott. Riverside staff and Rainy River Clinic doctors had identified the old ultrasound as outdated and not capable of […]
Team Canada’s U17 girls are headed to the 2024 world championships after placing third under the guidance of coach Amy Wilson, formerly of Fort Frances. Wilson says the third place finish surpassed all of the expectations she had for the group. “My goal for myself was to just win one […]
A new reroute along Turtle River Road will finally enable snowmobilers to enjoy the loop around northwestern Ontario for much longer this winter. For many years, snowmobilers could ride the 1000 kilometer wilderness loop for only around two weeks during the snowy season, due to a section of the trail […]
Increase Fitness has officially opened on Scott St. in Fort Frances, the state of the art facility is located in the basement of 353 Scott St. which formerly housed the Salvation Army Thrift Store. After months of hard work the public can now come in and do their own hard […]
For the fourth year running, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is once again asking the public to help them in naming a fleet of new snowplows that will take to the roads and highways that crisscross the state. The Name a Snowplow contest has been held by the Department […]
Fire up your funny bones, young writers of the Rainy River district. The Steven Leacock Associates would like to hear from you. The Associates, which are best known for the prestigious Leacock Medal for Humour, are seeking submissions for the Leacock Student Humorous Essay Competition of 2024.This annual competition is open to […]
