Local News from Across the Rainy River District
On November 19, Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville read the 2024 speech from the throne, a document outlining the NDP government’s plans for the coming year. The event closed with a performance of “O Canada” in Anishinaabemowin by Giinawind Riverbend Community School Abinoojiiyag Nagamog. This year’s throne speech outlined the many […]
A fire in Nestor Falls shut down a section of Highway 71 through the town this morning. The fire was located near Greens Resort. Vehicles are now moving after officials opened one lane to alternating traffic. Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls Fire Rescue Services are asking motorists moving through the […]
One youth was taken into custody and charged following reports of a weapon incident at Northern Lakes K – 12 School. According to a release from the Rainy River District School Board, administration at the school received a call from a concerned parent about a possible threat to the school. […]
Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is changing the name of its Fort Frances Campus to the Rainy Lake Campus. The decision comes after much discussion about the importance of Indigenous self-determination during SGEI board meetings. “By referring to our building as the Rainy Lake Campus, we’re not only paying homage […]
The Canadian Border Services Agency announced a round of changes Monday that affect 35 border crossings in Canada, including 12 in Manitoba. However, the border crossing at Boissevain will remain open to travellers 24 hours, seven days a week and is not affected by Monday’s announcement of changes to several […]
Northerners who live in rural areas not included in high-speed internet upgrades by mainstream service providers may soon have an option that is out of this world. The province announced last week an agreement with satellite-based service Starlink to “offer high-speed satellite internet access to 15,000 eligible un-served and under-served […]
The Blood Tribe Department of Health held an official book launch recently for Kottakinooniksi Awaahkapiyaawa: Bringing Our Spirits home. This book tells the inspiring true story of the Blood Tribe Addictions Framework, which is a community-driven plan designed by the Blood Tribe to address the ongoing drug crisis. It was […]
Just let the leaves fall where they may, or rake up every last one ahead of winter’s arrival? There’s no one right answer, according to a researcher at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI). Dr. Sara Stricker suggests a creative approach to managing leaves and maintaining healthy biodiversity. It’s about “finding […]
New body-worn cameras will bring a new level of accountability to Manitoba RCMP officers, Mounties said. “Communities have been asking for more accountability and transparency in policing,” Manitoba RCMP Assistant Commissioner Scott McMurchy told reporters at a media conference in Winnipeg on Wednesday. “We are very pleased to say that […]
The Port of Thunder Bay continued to see significant cargo volumes for September and October and is reporting the strongest year-to-date October totals in decades. “We haven’t seen these levels of shipments by this time of year since the 1990s or even the 1980s,” said Chris Heikkinen, chief executive officer […]
Insufficient wireless network access in rural areas hinders businesses from competing digitally, limiting economic growth and restricting residents from accessing services like online education and telehealth. Charla Robinson, president of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, says this disparity creates a digital divide that hinders economic development and equitable access […]
When it’s your business to help improve herd genetics for cattle farmers across the Rainy River district, well, sometimes your peers and the province make sure you’re recognized for it. That’s life for Aaron Bujold of Bujold Farms lately. On November 2, 2024, Bujold Farms was awarded the Northern Business […]
