Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Judi Helgeson, owner of All Sew in Rainy River is ready to enter her second retirement at the end of September. She says she’s enjoyed serving the District and beyond. “I love this area — the people, the river… it’s such a comfortable, scenic area,” says Helgeson, who was born […]
The following employees are receiving their Service Award today for their contributions and long-term service to the Rainy River DSSAB: 5 year Corrine ColvinPaul CrossLarry GreenMalcolm DaleyKevin DouseMathew GiassonAdam Schmidt 15 year Pamela BodnarSandi Wilson 20 year Myrna Jacobs-BeachyMichelle JewellDonna O’SullivanStanley Vlotaros 30 year Jack Kellar 35 year James O’Sullivan […]
You’ve probably heard that teenagers these days are lazy and will do anything to avoid work. Don’t believe it. Two grade 8 classes from Fort Frances High School laid that impression to rest. Over two days, they worked continuously planting trees in a gravel pit. The task was not easy […]
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists and passengers to Lock It OR Lose It when it comes to their vehicles and valuables. The annual provincial Lock It OR Lose It campaign (#LockItOrLoseIt) is sponsored by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) in partnership with the Insurance […]
Rainy Lake is expected to surpass 1950 flood levels this week, according to the latest release from the National Weather Service, out of Duluth, MN. Last night’s rain has yet to be fully integrated into the forecast – a new prediction is due tomorrow. According to the NWS, a rise […]
Sandbagging efforts are in full swing across the District. Volunteers are needed and welcome. The Town of Fort Frances sandbagging is taking place at the municipal yard on 5th Street, Monday- Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Volunteers are asked to register with Town Staff at the Animal Shelter building. Couchiching First […]
Last week NDP candidate for Kenora-Rainy River JoAnne Formanek Gustafson issued the following statement calling out her opponent, the incumbent candidate, Conservative Greg Rickford for inaction over the recent wave of flooding across the riding. “The flooding in communities here in Kenora-Rainy River and across the Northwest is getting worse […]
Provincially, the average price for gas was at 200.2 cents per litre over the long weekend. With the provincial election looming, party leaders are discussing solutions on how to reduce the high prices. Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath said in a virtual media availability Friday that her party is the […]
On May 22, 2022 at approximately 3:20 pm members of the Ontario Pro- vincial Police (OPP) Dryden Detachment received a report of an individual in need of assistance at the Wabigoon River in the City of Dryden. Members of the OPP responded with the assistance of Northwest Emergency Medical Services […]
The MNR’s Northwest Fire Region has almost half the crews than it did last year. Thankfully, as of May 18, the Region has seen eight fires — 101 fewer than the province had on the same date last year. Chris Marchand, the Region’s information officer says if the Region were […]
The LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary is looking for people to take the positions of President, vice- president and special events co-ordinator. We are also looking for someone who will do publicity. The Auxiliary is currently celebrating its 70th year of being active, raising money for hospital equipment. If anyone wishes […]
More volunteer firefighters needed across District This past weekend, members from Alberton, Chapple, Emo and LaVallee Fire and Emergency Services met for a live fire training Session at the Chapple North Training Grounds. There were a few members in attendance that had just joined the team at the begin- ning […]
