The first cattle sale in the new Stratton Sales Barn has been delayed for a second time, due to a tragic weather event. Volunteers have been working hard on the final push to complete the barn before this Saturday’s sale. A new scale and computer system had been installed and […]
District News
Where did the summer go? Whoosh, we are into fall! The Rainy River Walleye Tournament is only days away. You only have the next 10 days to get your tickets for a chance at that lovely Princecraft Vectra 21 Pontoon Boat. The West Rainy River District Lions uses all the […]
By Elizabeth Donaldson
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
You may think that living on a small farm in the 1940’s without electricity or running water and limited transportation would be all work but there are many memories of some special times and entertainments even though they may sound very simple now. We made our own amusements and many […]
Press release
Winning video submissions could win $2,500 prize Does your community, region, or organization have a great idea for a marketing or attraction video? How about an anti-racism or welcoming community message? If you do, you should enter your proposal to the Make Your Pitch 2 contest! Northern Policy Institute and […]
(ATIKOKAN, ON) – An Atikokan resident is facing charges after an individual was held against her will and assaulted. On August 28, 2021 the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted regarding an incident that occurred in late July. The individual reported being given a […]
Staff
Freezers across the District are bursting with some of the best beef around, from the 4-H auction during last month’s Emo Fair. And now, the grades are in. Judge Darren Carvey and his wife Shannon made the trek from Manitoba to grade the beef raised by the local 4-H steer […]
Press release
There have been reports of algae blooms in Wabigoon Lake in the Larson Bay, Maple Road, and Flat Rock areas of Dryden. Flat Rock and Sandy Beach swimming areas in Dryden are closed until further notice. The blooms are being tested to see if they are blue-green algae and until […]
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussel larvae in Rainy Lake, near International Falls in St. Louis County. Rainy Lake straddles the Minnesota and Canada border. Around one-third of Rainy Lake is located within Voyageurs National Park. The zebra mussel larvae were found in waters outside the […]
Press release
With a looming fourth wave of COVID-19, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health at Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) supports the provincial government’s decision to implement vaccine passports. The decision, announced today by Premier Ford requires that anyone attending most higher-risk indoor public settings must be fully vaccinated. “Being […]
Staff
Labour Day weekend campfires are a go for northwestern Ontario, but the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind the public to use caution when performing any outdoor burning. Effective September 1 at 12:01 a.m., the Restricted Fire Zone in effect in the Northwest Region has been […]
The Cattlemen’s Association needs a few extra hands to get the new Sales Barn ready for the first auction of the season. If you can help, call Louis Bujold at 807-276-3493. The Fort Frances Lakers are looking for billet families and a billet coordinator, to provide a home away from […]
Staff
Deadline has been extended to Sept. 3. All business in the Rainy River District are eleigible The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the best and brightest in the business world. The 24th Annual Business Awards are scheduled for Wednesday, September 29. What the Chamber needs now […]
