Local News from Across the Rainy River District
There is increasing concern from libraries and organizations that represent libraries in Manitoba about attempts at censoring and banning books in the province, and about what the Manitoba Library Association (MLA) says has become a growing threat to “intellectual freedom.” MLA, a provincial and not-for-profit organization that provides leadership and […]
Only a few tree seedling bundles are remaining for residents interested in contributing to the ongoing protection and care of trees. This season, white spruce and red pine seedling bundles of 20 are being sold by the Rainy River District Stewardship for $7, while supplies are limited. Fiona Ryle, chair […]
The Small Town Mardi Gras held Saturday evening by the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society at the Emo-LaVallee Arena was a huge success. Over 400 tickets were sold. Dinner was a traditional meal with jambalaya with rice, jambalaya with chicken and sausage, corn bread, noodles with a sauce and pork. […]
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds) conducted a regular prescribed burn on Wednesday, May 3. The historical centre does this on a regular basis to preserve the delicate ecosystem in the area. The area around the Manitou Mounds Historical Centre is considered an oak savanna says site manager Jim Leonard. According to oaksavannas.org, […]
The Alberta government declared a state of emergency last week after wildfires led to tens of thousands of people evacuating their homes. As of publication, Alberta’s wildfire status dashboard says there are 92 active fires, with 27 of them deemed “out of control.” In the past five years combined, Alberta […]
The Memorial Sports Complex was the site of the annual Thunder Bay District Mine Rescue Competition last week. The competition held in Fort Frances was between mine rescue teams from New Gold Rainy River mine and the Impala Lac Des Iles palladium mine northwest of Thunder Bay. “Mine rescue is […]
On Wednesday night eight names were added to the ranks of the Fort Frances Lakers Board of Directors at the team’s annual general meeting. Lakers President Gary Silander says he’s pleased with the new additions. “The new Board of Directors has a lot of life with young people getting involved,” […]
An invasive species is moving our way and has already reached Marathon. Eric Clelend is the director of the Invasive Species Program at the Ontario Region Nature Conservancy of Canada. He did a presentation at the NOMA conference held in Thunder Bay in April on invasive phragmites (European Common Reed), […]
2023 Pride Guide includes 12 special events for Pride Month Borderland Pride is proud to unveil its 2023 Pride festival, Pride Awakens. The 2023 Pride Guide features 12 special events and initiatives throughout the month of June, covering educational, artistic, social inclusion, community-building, and advocacy themes. The big day in […]
Smoke from forest fires in western Canada may affect some communities in northwestern Ontario in the upcoming days. Breathing in the smoky air can be harmful to health and may cause coughing, throat irritation, headaches, and difficulty breathing. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises people to limit their exposure to the […]
This year’s theme of “Diversity in Paramedicine- The Patient. The Provider. The Profession.” is not intended to be reflected on only 2023. Its longer-term purpose is to start conversation that matters and awareness moving forward about diversity indefinitely; more specifically in the health system and paramedicine environment. The topic of […]
There are a lot of things that people drop down the sink or toilet that can wreak havoc on your sewer lines and the municipal sewer system. Craig Miller is the interim operations and facilities manager and environmental superintendent for the Town of Fort Frances. Miller recommended the acronym F-O-G […]
