Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Construction of a new school, new internet infrastructure and completion of road, water and sewer upgrades are high on the list of things to look forward to in the town of Rainy River this year, Mayor Deb Ewald says. In hindsight Ewald says 2021 was a good year in many […]
The Rainy River District is making the call to the provincial government to step in and provide four-season wayside stops in the west end of the district. As part of the business session that took place on Saturday at the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) AGM, a motion from […]
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is proud to announce that Mitch Case, Region 4 Regional Councillor, has been appointed by the Government of Canada to serve on the Transitional Committee of the National Council for Reconciliation. The Transitional Committee will help develop the legislation that will guide the future […]
The Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances has been deployed to Dryden, to assist in the search for a missing man, 32-year-old Darren Burnard. Search party volunteers are welcome. For meeting times and locations, follow the Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances on Facebook, connect over Facebook messenger, or call James Eastman […]
Inspector Shaun Crabbe, Commander of the Rainy River District OPP brought a report to district stakeholders at Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) annual meeting on Saturday. In his report, Crabbe detailed operations and programs that the Rainy River OPP have worked on throughout 2021 and will work towards in […]
Hearing delayed by one month, due to spiking COVID-19 cases Marathon, Ont. — The independent environmental panel reviewing a proposed palladium and copper mine near Marathon should tighten up the timeline allotted to complete its report, once a 30-day hearing into the project has been completed, says the town’s mayor. […]
Since late last month, the Bearskin Lake First Nation has been in a state of emergency as COVID runs rampant throughout the 400 member nation, in which 201 people are infected with the virus. Since the beginning of the outbreak, the Chief of the Bearskin Nation — along with other […]
Funds to support Indigenous-led housing and mental health supports The Ontario government is investing $10 million in new annual funding to provide Indigenous-led, culturally appropriate long-term housing solutions and support services to Indigenous people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Indigenous people looking for supportive housing often struggle to find […]
There are currently 365 active cases in the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), but Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said this is an underestimate of the total number of cases due to testing eligibility and the newest guidelines. Young Hoon said the number of positive […]
(Thunder Bay, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the North West Region received 120 calls from the public reporting possible impaired drivers during the Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. Festive RIDE began on November 18, 2021 and wrapped-up on January 2, 2022. During that period, North […]
While businesses across the country are feeling the crunch of the COVID-19 pandemic and staff shortages, the federal government is once again stepping in to help out for the summer. The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is currently accepting applications from employers who are looking to make use of the […]
The WRRD Lions are looking for volunteers for the Rainy River COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics, to facilitate the Screening and Flow requirements. If you are able to join, contact John Elliott at elliottjhn@gmail.com or call 807-852-3790. The Fort Frances Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteer drivers to deliver meals to […]
