Local News from Across the Rainy River District
DRYDEN – This fall, the Salvation Army Thrift Store will close its doors in Dryden, further shrinking the town’s affordable shopping options. The store is no longer profitable enough to remain in the city, according to community ministries director Stuart Walter, who runs the Fort Frances, Sioux Lookout and Dryden […]
The Kenora Railroaders Museum has received a much-needed boost after a public appeal for volunteers attracted several new recruits, offering hope that the community landmark can continue sharing the city’s railway history. The museum recently warned that it could face closure due to a dwindling volunteer base. While the response […]
The annual Local Loggers Contest at the Emo Fair is more than just a competition—it is a celebration of the logging profession, a showcase of local talent and a proud tradition that brings communities from across the Rainy River District together. Year after year, the event continues to grow, drawing […]
After a successful first year, the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society (RRVAS) has brought back the Fair Ambassador program. It replaces the longstanding Fair Queen program, opening up the opportunity to compete for a $3,500 bursary to young people of any gender. Open to all residents of the Rainy River […]
It’s the time of year when families from across the Rainy River District head down to Emo to take in all the sights and sounds of the Rainy River Agricultural Society Fall Fair. Newcomers, and lapsed fans of what’s popularly called the Emo Fair, however, might be wondering what the […]
There was a single new wildfire reported in Northwestern Ontario as of the latest update from Ontario Forest Fires (OFF), as the total number dropped to 108 active wildland fires with 10 considered not under control, six being held, seven under control and 85 being observed. The new fire, Fort […]
DRYDEN – Thursdays are the day to celebrate summer and local business in the city, with the Dryden Days of Summer taking place in the downtown core each week. Between 3 and 6 p.m., King St. closes to traffic and fills with both vendors and people promoting events along with […]
Seven young Ontarians behind one of Canada’s most closely watched constitutional climate cases are preparing for the next phase of their seven-year-long legal battle after the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed their lawsuit will return to the Ontario Superior Court, despite the Doug Ford government’s repeal of the provincial climate […]
“Good night and good luck.” “And that’s the way it is.” While American families in the U.S. would hear those venerable news anchor sign-offs from the likes of Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite, respectively, Canadian families were privileged enough to hear another: “And that’s the kind of day it’s […]
THUNDER BAY – A major drug trafficking investigation has led to six arrests and an estimated $300,000 in drugs. The investigation, dubbed Project Rave, focused on individuals in the distribution of illegal drugs and associated criminal networks, according to acting inspector Shawn Harrison with the Thunder Bay Police Service. On July 16, the police service’s […]
If you’re heading from Winnipeg to the Rainy River district over the next few days, would you consider giving a lift to about a dozen single ladies looking to reach a new home where they can adopt tens of thousands of lonely offspring? And these are no ordinary foster moms-to-be, […]
KENORA—Kiiwetinoong MP Eric Melillo says new U.S. tariffs could hit Northwestern Ontario hard, with forestry and mining among the industries he believes are most vulnerable as the Canada-U.S. trade dispute continues. Speaking with the Kenora Miner and News, Melillo said the forestry sector is already feeling the effects of trade […]
