Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Investigators combed through a property in a small village east of Ottawa on Friday as police looked to gather more information on a shooting that left one officer dead and two others injured a day earlier. Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Eric Mueller died in hospital following the early Thursday shooting […]
With pandemic restrictions and high water levels, Canada Day celebrations in Fort Frances have been on hold the past few years. But now, two months from the holiday, comeback plans are already brewing. “We are really excited to bring Canada Day activities back,” says Holly Kaemingh, marketing and PR manager […]
The time is now to nominate those individuals in town who help to make it a better place for everyone. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, councillor Steven Maki urged the people of Fort Frances to bring forward names and nominations for the town’s annual Citizen of the Year […]
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Read the original article: https://theconversation.com/mothers-education-has-a-powerful-role-shaping-their-childrens-futures-203539 Providing equitable quality education for all people is one of the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. To meet this goal, international organizations and […]
The Maple Leafs entered Wednesday with their backs firmly pressed against the wall. Sheldon Keefe’s team responded with what he described as their best effort of the season – one peppered with desperation and urgency – to keep its flicking hopes alive. It was only one night, but Toronto isn’t […]
To kick off the spring fishing season, families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers across Ontario can celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing this weekend. “Whether you’re new to fishing or an experienced angler, it’s a great way to bond with family this Mother’s Day weekend,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of […]
One police officer has died and two others are in hospital after they were shot at a home in a village east of Ottawa, Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday. OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique identified the officer who died as Sgt. Eric Mueller. “It is with an extremely heavy heart that […]
Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of Fox Creek. The department says it is helping the northern First Nation set up temporary housing in nearby John […]
Some members of town council are loathe to part with Sunny Cove Camp, but there are no easy answers at hand for what to do with the property as it continues to slide towards disaster. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, the property, located east of town limits, was […]
Last Friday marked Red Dress Day, a day to raise awareness and remember missing and murdered indigenous women and girls (MMIWG). Starting with a drum ceremony at the Rainy River First Nations (RRFN) Band Office the walk proceeded to the highway before turning up route 71 to the RRFN powwow […]
“Rock’n for a Reason” was a rock’n success. This fundraiser operated by the LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary once again received excellent community support. Held at the recent Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Expo, over $16,500 was raised from solicited pledges, business contributions and individual donations. The single largest […]
The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) and Community Living Fort Frances and District will be hosting an event to showcase the different options available to people with disabilities and their caregivers as they leave school. Robyn Melville is the Manager of Community Supports Services at Community Living in Fort […]
