Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Manitoba Lung Association says schools must create designated corners that offer resources about the harms of vaping and help with quitting because of the alarming increase in teenage users. High school teachers have been grappling with an influx in indoor vaping and enforcing smoke-free policies over the last decade. […]
A local educator and a hometown hockey team have been recognized by the town as the annual Citizens of the Year. At the town’s annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ event held at the Memorial Sports Centre last Thursday, May 1, 2025, Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas revealed the winners of both […]
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, known to many as Manitou Mounds, will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 10, following a long winter closure; the seasonal opening coincides with the opening of a new temporary exhibit as well. Archivist and Grant Manager for the historic site Jessie Richard says they’re […]
On Monday, May 5, 2025, La Place Rendez-Vous unveiled the long-anticipated results of its restaurant and lounge renovation. The space was officially opened Monday morning with a ribbon cutting and performance by the St. Mary School Choir, along with a sampling of some of what the restaurant has to offer. […]
After 50-plus years, the Emo Fall Fair Queen competition is coming to an end, and being replaced by a more inclusive and modern bursary competition. In a statement read by MC Melanie Williams, the committee said that the last few years have shown the competition needed to be updated. “The […]
Riverside Health Care is proud to be able to connect people to the care they need closer to home, with another surgical first for the Rainy River District taking place recently at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. The operating room (OR) team recently executed the successful first application […]
There are no other words to describe the 2025 beef calving rotation than a complete success! This years beef rotation took place the last three weeks of March. When asking Dr. Rebecca Cornell to inform me what the beef calving rotation was all about, she was more than enthusiastic to […]
Whether a beginner or seasoned gardener the right tools make the job much easier. I recommend that you purchase the best quality tools that you can afford. While some tools may be considered a bit pricey, good quality is worth the price. I still have most of my best quality […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the gastrointestinal outbreak in the West Wing only at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. The outbreak status remains in place in the rest of the facility. East Wing: Enhanced visitor restrictions remain in place. […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared the Gastrointestinal Outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital on the 2nd Floor In-Patient Unit over. Restrictions are no longer in place. We remind everyone to continue self-screening for illness before visiting friends or family in our facilities, and […]
KENORA, ON) – Officers from the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that Criminal Record Checks can be easily completed online through our website. OPP Police Record Checks are no longer completed at the Detachment, applicants must apply online. Questions regarding OPP […]
THUNDER BAY – Trump tariffs are back on the council agenda for Monday’s committee of the whole meeting. City staff will present their report on how the U.S. tariff situation is impacting the municipality’s ability to procure goods and services and recommend the municipality take a “Buy Non-U.S.” approach to procurement during […]
