Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Mother always worked outside but she always tried to be prepared for the occasional visitor that came. She had many cousins who liked to come and there were also several business people to deal with. We did not often have company in the winter as the sideroads were not snowplowed. […]
Despite rainfall, a restricted fire zone remains in effect. Due to the high to extreme forest fire hazard, the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry is maintaining a Restricted Fire Zone in Fort Frances District and southern portions of Kenora and Dryden Districts. The Restricted Fire Zone is in effect until further notice. Outdoor fires are banned. […]
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 […]
Police Briefs (FORT FRANCES, ON) – At approximately 3:30pm on Thursday August 19, 2021 a member of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police was working in the area of the 400 block of Portage Ave in the Town of Fort Frances. While at that location the officer identified a person […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is still reminding the public that face masks are still mandatory in the province. This reminder comes as Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said they have received complaints from businesses of people from out of the province who are […]
Forest fires have been spreading across the region and the drier climate has not been helpful in controlling them. While there are many side effects of forest fires, one is that they are causing delays in homeowners getting insurance on their homes or property. John Homer, owner of Causeway Insurance […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 is pleased to announce the appointment of Geneva Kejick, Territorial Planning Unit Climate Specialist to serve on the federal governments Sustainable Development Advisory Council of Canada. Ms. Kejick was appointed by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathon Wilkinson on December 23rd 2020. […]
There are 14 months left until the next municipal elections; current council members in the Rainy River District are wrapping up the final year of the council term. With a unique term because of the unforeseen pandemic, many were put to the test, having to take on tough decisions, support […]
Hannam Park on the Riverfront in Rainy River is one of the prettiest, people-friendly locations along the Rainy River Valley. Hannam, who the Park is named for, came to Rainy River from England as a child. After being gassed in WWI he returned to Rainy River with his bride. Hannam’s […]
We asked each of our candidates to introduce themselves to the community. We asked them to share their educational, professional and personal back- ground, the reasons they’re running under their chosen party, and a bit about themselves. The election is scheduled for September 20. Marcus Powlowski – Liberal Party Tracey […]
Dr. Marcus Powlowski, 61, resides in Thunder Bay, where he was born and raised. He is married to Mirasol Añora-Powlowski, and has six children. Dr. Powlowski completed his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at the University of Toronto, where he also went on to earn a medical doctorate, as well as […]
I’m Tracey MacKinnon also known as O Zwa Beenzie Ikwe, Cornwall, Ontario Nindoji, Na’me my Dodem. Allow me to translate. My Spirit name I was given by a Traditional Medicine Man, Al Hunter is Yellow Thunderbird Woman, I am from Cornwall, Ontario originally. I was adopted 2x, once at 3 […]
