Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Every day, air sirens sounded to warn the citizens of Ukraine of potential threats, says Yana Chupylka, who recently moved to Fort Frances to start a new life for her family. The Russo-Ukrainian War began in 2014, not too long before Chupylka’s son Sasha was born. Chupylka says that on […]
The funds will change the community and its members’ lives for the better according to Chief of Seine River First Nation, John Kabatay Sr. Kabatay; the honourable Gary Anandasangaree, minister of Crown–Indigenous relations; and the honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario minister of Indigenous affairs, announced the successful settlement of a three-party […]
It was a special treat on Saturday, August 5, 2023, as a group of volunteers opened up the doors of the S.S. Spohn #2 Schoolhouse to visitors for the first time in years. Located roughly 20 kilometres north of the Town of Rainy River on Highway 600, near the community […]
Michaela Hellinga always knew she wanted to work with eyes. Born and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Hellinga said that science and the particularities of the human eye have always fascinated her. “I have always wanted to be an optometrist,” she said. “I did my Grade 7 science fair project on […]
The 75th season of Muskie football starts Saturday, August 19 at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) with equipment fitting for new and returning players. Players should check the team Instagram page for more details and to book a fitting appointment. The season kicks off at 3 p.m. on Friday, September […]
Manveer Kaur, event co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts has been getting tons of phone calls, emails, and people dropping in to register for the 21st annual Ride for Memories next weekend. “I am so excited already,” she says, noting all the work that goes into the […]
Ryan Allen helped co-ordinate an ice-fishing tournament for Mitaanjigamiing First Nation (MFN) last winter. The tournament was hosted virtually as anglers tallied their catches through the FishDonkey app. With over 100 people competing there, Allen says that gave him a lot of confidence for helping organize what is set to […]
The Superior International Junior Hockey League is announcing its 2023-24 regular season schedule as approved by its board of governors. The league’s 22nd season of competition will kick off on Friday, September 22, and for the first time, will include eight teams as the league welcomes the expansion Kenora Islanders. […]
September 22 @ Dryden September 23 @ Dryden September 29 vs Kam River October 6 vs Kam River October 7 vs Kam River October 13 @ Sioux Lookout October 14 @ Sioux Lookout October 20 @ Thunder Bay October 21 @ Thunder Bay October 27 vs Kenora October 28 vs […]
A current Member of Parliament is engaging in a Northwestern Ontario tour looking for support to become the next leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. Yasir Naqvi, who announced his candidacy for the Ontario Liberal’s top job in June, was in Thunder Bay Wednesday promoting his northern strategy following stops […]
LifeLabs was delighted to welcome Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, the Honourable Sylvia Jones, to our International Reference Laboratory (IRL) in Toronto. The visit is Minister Jones’ first to LifeLabs, Canada’s leading medical laboratory. During her visit, the Minister had the opportunity to tour the high-volume chemistry and […]
News Media Canada, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters and CBC/Radio-Canada (“the applicants”) have applied to Canada’s Competition Bureau to investigate Meta’s abuse of its dominant position, as evidenced by its decision to block news content from its digital platforms in Canada. Meta’s practices are clearly designed to discipline Canadian news […]
