Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Ontarians will get quicker access to care for canker sores, yeast infections and four other conditions now that the province has expanded the list of ailments for which pharmacists can prescribe. Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced Sunday that six common ailments have been added to the list of conditions pharmacists […]
Hopeless in Hope brings together author Wanda John-Kehewin’s experiences as a child in care and as an adult working with the Ministry of Children and Families. The young adult novel strives to answer the questions John-Kehewin heard children ask over and over again when they were in the same situation […]
Lake of the Woods District Hospital is looking to build on its relationship with Northern Ontario’s medical school, and the school’s dean says an expanded partnership is in the works. Hospital officials met with NOSM University officials over the summer and it’s clear the hospital will be “a bigger training […]
The province of Ontario has received a D- when it comes to tackling poverty. That inaugural poverty report from Food Banks Canada gave the province that grade when they released their report on Tuesday. They also reported that more than 42 per cent of the population feels financially worse off […]
Along with their teachers Ms. Beaulieu, Mr. Couch, Mr. Carr, and Mr. Schram, 23 students from Geraldton Composite High School left the school for a land-based trip into the traditional territory of Animbiigoo Zaagi Igan Anishinaabek on Wednesday. The trip was organized by the Specialist High Skills Major program in […]
The Every Child Matters Awareness Walk being planned for tomorrow, Friday, September 29, 2023, is being forced to change some of its plans due to concerns surrounding weather that is being forecast to roll through the district. According to organizing committee member Bill Morrison, the starting point for the event […]
The Salvation Army and The Bargain Shop in Fort Frances are once again joining forces to help support families in need this holiday season. Kicking off their campaign last Thursday, September 21, 2023, the Salvation Army Fort Frances and The Bargain Shop on Downtown Scott Street will be running a […]
Lace up those walking shoes – there’s a district-wide walking challenge about to start. The Northwestern Health Unit, District of Rainy River Services Board (Formerly the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board) and the Rainy River District School Board are inviting everyone in the region to participate in an […]
Hundreds of students came out to participate in Fort Frances High School’s Terry Fox Colour Run last Friday. The Recreation Leadership class decided to use colourful slime this year instead of traditional coloured chalk powder. The class also organized teachers to get slimed with students making donations to get teachers […]
Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Takes Place September 28 Across Ontario Fort Frances, ON – Fire Chief Tyler Moffitt is calling on all residents of Fort Frances and the surrounding area to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to […]
Fort William Historical Park will be offering free admission to the historic site on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. At Fort William Historical Park, Indigenous knowledge, traditions, languages, history, skills, and […]
In a provincial election campaign that has largely neglected Indigenous issues, Real Carrière says it’s one Indigenous issue that has dominated debates and ads that could decide the fate of the ruling Manitoba Progressive Conservatives on Oct. 3. And if the Conservatives lose, New Democratic Party leader Wab Kinew from […]
