Local News from Across the Rainy River District
It’s no secret that eastern Ontario is a beautiful tourist destination, with its picturesque waterways, charming historic sites, and thriving arts scene — and the federal government is taking notice. Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston and the Islands, visited the Great Lakes Museum in Kingston on Wednesday, […]
Following the success of its cell phone ban last year, the division scolaire Franco-Manitobaine (DSFM) has decided to take technology restriction one step further. Beginning this fall, teachers in the division’s Kindergarten to Grade Eight schools in Manitoba will restrict classroom screentime to a maximum of one hour per day. […]
It’s been many years since Lisa Hudson designed the official sash of the NWT Metis Nation, but it’s an achievement she is still very proud of. “It feels like a great accomplishment, actually,” she said. “I’m very proud of it.” Hudson, who lives in Fort Smith, designed the traditional Metis […]
A family from Whitefish Bay First Nation received a helping hand from some locals after their pow wow regalia was stolen as they were passing through Sault Ste. Marie. Although some of the stolen items remain unaccounted for, Rhonda White is tremendously thankful for all the people who stepped up […]
The 22nd Annual Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ Ride for Memories is ready to go and roaring through the district this weekend. Set to begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, the riders will make their way through the district before ending in Fort Frances for dinner […]
A website dedicated to Northern Ontario food production — “identifying who is producing what and where” — could help link up local growers with large-scale consumers like hospitals and schools, says a northern agricultural think-tank. “We have unique products to offer in Northern Ontario, and it’s easy to find farmers […]
We live in an age of fast-charge technology where speed is king. Today, the lithium-ion battery is responsible for charging most personal electronic devices. But without proper use, it can pose grave risks. The lithium-ion battery is currently the coolest kid on the technology block. It’s compact and light and […]
Plans for Manitoba’s landfill search for human remains are on schedule and optimism is high after a similar search in Saskatchewan was successful, said an organizer. “I’ve always had hope and I’ve always held onto that hope, but now it just makes it that much more real knowing that it […]
Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series that looks at the opioid crisis in southern Alberta through an Indigenous lens. In April 2023 the Blood Tribe declared a State of Emergency due to opioids.According to Alberta’s Opioid Response Surveillance Report: First Nations People in Alberta, published in […]
Sitting in her Garson home rubbing her pregnant belly on a hot summer day, Renee Higgins says she wants to share her journey to parenthood to highlight the challenges experienced by one in six Canadians who struggle with infertility. Higgins says she has spent years, a life savings and extensive […]
KENORA – The Ontario government is providing the Township of Alberton and the Municipality of Machin with $122,600 in combined funding this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream to improve quality of life for local and families and community members in Kenora – Rainy River. “Our […]
Tbaytel has updated its timeframe timeframe to bring 5G to the Emo area. The 5G upgrade in the Emo area will take place from August 6 to August 22. This work may result in degradation to our services including calls, text, and data, during the maintenance window. Once the upgrade […]
