Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The next North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) are now expected to be held in Manitoba. That’s because the NAIG Council has conditionally awarded the 2028 Games to Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN), located in northern Manitoba, as well as the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO), which represents 33 First Nations in […]
The Manitoba Wildlife Federation is renewing its call for a controversial highway checkstop near Bloodvein River First Nation to be moved onto reserve land, as a dispute over hunting access takes a new turn following allegations that a provincial minister offered economic development funding while seeking the checkpoint’s relocation. Bloodvein […]
More women in their 40s are coming to Lake of the Woods District Hospital for breast screening, and some are being diagnosed with early-stage cancer on their first mammogram, says Dr. Catherine Murray. The radiologist and diagnostic imaging service lead said the increase follows Ontario’s October 2024 decision to lower […]
The union representing Confederation College faculty are not happy with a lack of communication as the college moves forward with layoffs. Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 732 president Rebecca Ward’s concern is heightened by a lack of information on new funding which could impact staffing. The college has […]
Bright autumn sunshine did little to take the chill out of the air Friday morning. Still, it did not deter dozens of residents, First Nations leaders and community representatives from gathering outside the Fort Frances Civic Centre for a historic flag-raising ceremony. Around 80 people were in attendance to witness […]
The OPP and Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) are investigating a threat made against Fort Frances High School Tuesday morning that triggered the evacuation of students. Shortly before 11:30 a.m., the Rainy River District Detachment of the OPP “received information regarding an isolated threat that was made via phone […]
Residents of the district have likely received a paper survey for the Rainy River District Ontario Health Team (RRDOHT)’s Health Care Matters campaign in their mailboxes within the last few weeks, and there’s even more opportunity to have your voice heard with a slate of open houses to be held […]
It was 10:31 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2025, and the ball was exploding off George Springer’s bat, securing the three-run homer that was to send the Toronto Blue Jays to their first World Series in 32 years. Jason Anderson, a big Jays fan, slept through it. A couple of kilometres […]
Three weeks into her new role as CEO/librarian, Selene LeBlanc is busy exploring ways to keep the Emo Library a fresh and engaging community hub for readers of all ages. The resignation of former librarian Mellisa Gallagher last August left a vacancy at the library. As a lifelong resident of […]
Nominations for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards closed last night at midnight, and Executive Director Heather Johnson is preparing for an evening of cheer, celebration and good food as next Wednesday’s award event night approaches. The Business Awards are an annual event that the Chamber has stayed […]
There are only six days left to cast a ballot in the 2026 Municipal Election. Voters in Fort Frances will choose a mayor and six councillors on Oct. 26, but online voting has already begun. The mayoral race features Brent Calder and John McTaggart. Nine candidates are seeking the six […]
The two volunteers honoured last month for 15 or more years on the Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) board both first came to the agency for help with computers. Board chair Diane Funk and treasurer Donna Penney were recognized at VALA’s annual general meeting on Sept. 21. “I didn’t need […]
