Local News from Across the Rainy River District
In an effort to allow more people to experience the beauty of Ontario’s natural wonders, the government of Ontario is lifting admission fees for all provincial parks this Friday, July 19, 2024. The government made the announcement on Monday, July 8, 2024, noting that the free admission day marks Healthy […]
The Northwest Catholic District Board has announced Alex McAuley as their new Superintendent of Business. McAuley will begin his new role in August and replaces recently retired SBO, Laura Mills. McAuley became qualified as a Chartered Professional Accountant in 2011. Since then, he has gained extensive experience in accounting and […]
Voyageurs National Park is offering families the opportunity to take a tour across outer space this summer. Voyageur National Park is a designated International Dark Sky Park. Which means there is little to no light pollution in many areas of the park making it ideal for star gazing. Park After […]
IGNACE – The public is asked to stay away from the Agimak Lake Dam while rehabilitation work is being done. The Agimak Lake Dam rehabilitation project commenced Monday and is scheduled for completion in late August. Work will include replacing loose and deteriorated concrete, replacement of two aged retaining walls […]
The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society is gearing up for the RCMP Musical Ride, and they need help to make this event a huge success! Volunteer Opportunities: Whether you can spare a few hours or the whole day, your assistance will make a big difference. This is a fantastic opportunity […]
The Ontario government is investing $10-million dollars to increase the quality of healthcare in Ontario by helping more than 1,000 nurses upskill their training to provide emergency department care. The announcement was made this morning, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, by Ontario’s Minister of Health Sylvia Jones. The investment is aimed […]
Publicly funded colleges and universities in the province are getting a bump in provincial funding thanks to a new investment from the Ontario government. Announced on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, by Ontario’s minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop, the Ontario government will be investing $201-million in 2023-24 to help […]
The LaVallee 55+ Seniors club is very appreciative to the Conservative Government for their generous grant to support the well- being of the seniors in our community and throughout the district. The funding was approved for $24,872 for our projects. Ontario is committed to helping older adults stay healthy, active […]
KENORA – For the past couple of months, Steve Woolrich has been traversing downtown streets and meeting with local businesses to get the lowdown on community safety issues. It’s all been part of a three-month project for the City of Kenora to apply methodologies under the category of CPTED – […]
(RAINY RIVER DISTRICT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the Rainy River District laid two impaired charges last weekend. On June 29, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Atikokan OPP officers were responding to a call for service when they observed an individual operating a motorized scooter who appeared […]
A Northern Ontario health unit has issued an alert in response to a recent spike in suspected overdoses. The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) and community partners on the Opioid Emergency Response Task Force have mobilized a red alert due to “concerning” increases in suspected opioid-related overdoses in the health unit’s […]
Residents at Westminster Housing Co-op are experiencing the challenges of maintaining affordable housing first hand as their rent-geared-to-income (RGI) agreement is slated to come to an end early next year. This means that individuals looking for rental assistance will have to apply on their own and may not get the […]
