Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Orangeville Food Bank has had its first harvest of the year from its community garden, helping bring more fresh produce into the food bank. On July 16, volunteers did the first harvest of the year of zucchini, peppers and lettuce. The Orangeville Food Bank (OFB) has a plot of […]
THUNDER BAY — A flag was raised at city hall on Tuesday to celebrate the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority for being in the community for 70 years. Tammy Cook, the LRCA’s CAO, explained how the organization started. “The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority actually began in 1954 as the Neebing Valley […]
Despite the difference in nationalities and the divide of the river, Rainy River and Baudette have been successful partners over many years. Baudette was initially settled in 1891, according to the Lake of the Woods Historical Society, but really took off a decade later when the CN Railroad reached Lake […]
Jacquie and Martin Dufresne have been part of Rainy River ever since they moved here in 1976. Martin was first hired to work as a manager for Arctic Enterprises and then he and Jacquie became the new owners of its successor, Weather Wear. In 1968 – eight years after building […]
Every town needs a meeting place – a watering hole where people can gather and meet with friends. At the turn of the century, Rainy River had five, including its own CN Hotel. At the time, the town was a bustling hub of industry – it boasted one of the […]
As the Town of Rainy River celebrates its 120th anniversary, the municipality’s top politicians reflect on its past, its future, and what it is that makes it so special. Deb Ewald is the long-serving mayor of Rainy River, now in her 18 year as mayor, following three years as a […]
Extremely forceful winds and toonie size hail hit Wasaw Road, Burriss and the southern part of Dance Township, last Saturday (July 13) around 8:30 p.m. Although the storm only lasted about 15 minutes it managed to cause damage to several people’s properties. A wind shear is described as a difference […]
American fishing guides are alleged to have been abusing and violating our lakes integrity for decades and Canadian fishing guides are now seeking help from MP Marcus Powlowski to do something about the problem. Powlowski met with concerned Canadian fishing guides on Tuesday July 9 in Fort Frances Ont. Who […]
OPSEU and LCBO will return to bargaining table today The Ontario government is speeding up its plans to offer ready-to-drink beverages and larger beer packs in grocery stores in the province while the LCBO’s retail outlets remain shuttered due to the ongoing strike action by its workers. In a press […]
The Ontario government is expanding access to services and activities for seniors through a call for proposals for new Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) programs. These programs provide social, cultural, learning, and recreational opportunities for seniors to stay fit, healthy and connected in their communities. “Seniors Active Living Centres improve […]
On Monday, May 27 at 6:15 p.m. at the Hatnell’s, the first Dawson Beef Club meeting of the year was called to order by our leader, Alanna Gerula. Our club had a vote to decide who would fill the roles of president, vice president, secretary and press reporter. Kylynn Anderson […]
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police will arrive in Emo this week to show off their formation horseback riding skills. Given the police force’s name, horses have been integral to the RCMP since its inception as the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) in the 1800s. In 1886 performances at the training grounds […]
