Local News from Across the Rainy River District
At this time last year, the MNR’s Northwest Fire Region had seen 41 fires. This year, they just saw their first fire on Monday. Compared to last year, there’s been more snow on the ground. The remaining snow helps moderate spring fire hazards, but Chris Marchand, the Region’s information officer, […]
The Ontario government is making a massive investment in corrections efforts in the northwest of the province, and some of that money will help to bring more corrections officers to Fort Frances. Announced on April 25, the press release reveals the province is making a $1.2-billion investment to build a […]
The first meeting of the Explore 4-H Club was held on April 22, 2022 at the Romyn’s residence. The members are Jessica Teeple, Landon Teeple, Mason Teeple, Olivia Seguin, Melania Olson, Rihanna Morrison, Emily Romyn, Sydney Romyn, Georgia Romyn, and Hailey Wilson. Landon Teeple and Hailey Wilson were unable to […]
Last year, invasive zebra mussels were found in Rainy Lake. In response, the National Park Service is starting a decontamination protocol at Gold Portage and Kettle Falls in Voyageurs National Park to prevent the invasive species’ spread. Starting May 13, any watercraft, trailer, or float plane that has been on […]
Shaun Loney was cleaning a homeless shelter in Winnipeg last spring when he made the decision that he was going to run for mayor. “I didn’t want to be 75 years old, looking back on my city and realizing I should have been standing up,” says Loney. “When people are […]
Aniela Hannaford was walking into Walmart as the information of four Ukrainian passports were sent to her phone. Viktoriia Katsal and Christian Egwuom trusted Hannaford enough to send not only their own passport information, but also of their two children. Hannaford now hosts Katsal, Egwuoam, and their kids David (10) […]
Ask Ontario grain farmers what the war in Ukraine means for the spring planting season and one word keeps coming up — uncertainty. The rising cost of fuel, fertilizer, nutrients and chemicals — collectively known as inputs — has farmers wondering what they can confidently plant this year, even as […]
Students enrolled in nursing and Personal Support Worker programs to have tuition waived On Wednesday April 20, MPP Greg Rickford announced that the government of Ontario has earmarked over $12.9 million over the next four years to help Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) to increase the number of indigenous and […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak at Rainy River Long Term Care Home affecting both residents and staff. To further enhance our team’s ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, additional precautions are being taken including, but not limited […]
Emo town council voted to enter into an Automatic Aid Agreement, which would provide fire services to Manitou First Nations, in the event of an emergency in that community. Emo joins Chapple, LaVallee, Alberton and other local jurisdictions, to uphold the agreement. Manitou First Nations had approached its neighbouring municipality […]
The Ontario government announced more than $56 million in combined federal and provincial funding to bring high-speed Internet to over 6,500 households in rural northwestern and southwestern Ontario. The governments are investing $2.3 million for connections in Barwick and Rainy River, and $1.3 million for Ignace. The governments estimate a […]
The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry – Fort Frances District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect in the District until Monday, May 02, 2022 at 5pm. Residents in Atikokan, Fort Frances, Mine Center, Emo, Rainy River and surrounding areas throughout the […]
