Local News from Across the Rainy River District
In honour of the families, the survivors, and those impacted by mental, emotional, physical and sexual violence, the Strides for Strength 5K walk/run aims to eliminate the stigma and social barriers that prevent Indigenous people from living in a world free from harm. “Our approach is inclusive. Whether you walk, […]
In partnership with Niiwin Wendaanimok, Grand Council Treaty #3 has begun working towards the creation of a Manito Aki Inakonigaawin documentary. Couchiching First Nation held a ceremony on June 26, 2021 to begin the documentary. The project involves recording interviews with Elders and knowledge keepers about Manito Aki Inakonigaawin. The […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 will receive $214,197 in FedNor funding to undertake a feasibility study to determine the state of the commercial fishery in the Treaty 3 territory. The study would examine the potential resources available for harvest and the commercial fishery’s potential for future development as well as opportunities […]
Ontario Parks annual Healthy Parks, Healthy People (HPHP) Celebration Day is back this year on Friday, July 15. Ontarians can head out to their favourite park and visit for free for the day. Connecting with nature is great for our physical and mental health, time outdoors can improve sleep, increase […]
A pair of boaters arrive at the Burditt (Clearwater) Lake north portage. Rick and Melanie Barboni’s enormous seven-month-old husky/Bernese mountain dog, aptly named “Bear,” calmly lies with his head a few inches from the rails as Rick sends the cart down. Once in position, the boat driver waves, and Rick […]
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is seeking volunteers to fill a wide variety of roles. Students welcome! To sign up, e-mail volunteers@canadianbass.com. Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteer drivers. Call Sheri at 274-4818 for more information or email s.monahan@rhcf.on.ca The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is seeking new volunteers. Pick […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the June Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Tanya Hughes of Fort Frances, ON with the winning ticket number S-1480215. Hughes takes home $11,845, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Thursday, June […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 offer condolences to the family of Frank Young and the communities of Red Earth First Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation. Five years old Frank Young had been missing since April 19 and was found deceased July 9 on Red Earth First […]
A recent study on Boundary Waters Forest Management Corp.’s Sustainable Forest License (SFL) may help bring mills and biomass facilities to the Rainy River District. “Several opportunities could allow for the expansion of existing facilities and the potential for new wood fibre facilities,” says a Boundary Waters press release. The […]
Sioux Narrows is the new home of a special interactive installation from Science north. In a special unveiling at the Northern Ontario Sportfishing Centre in the small town, municipal dignitaries, Science North staff and administrations, and representatives of the provincial and Federal governments were on hand to officially open the […]
(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Kenora Crime Unit have charged a person because of multiple fire and mischief calls. On Tuesday June 28, 2022, at 12:48 a.m. members of the Kenora OPP received a report of a fire at Fifth […]
If I had a passenger with me, they probably would have gotten whiplash. Passing by the church, the grey lump I had initially mistaken for a rock eyed the highway with clear purpose. It was only after I had passed it that I realized what it was, and slammed the […]
