Local News from Across the Rainy River District
While local snowmobilers eagerly awaited a good dumping of snow so the trails can be groomed and ready for riding, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs encourages its riders to follow all safety protocols when enjoying the sport. The Ontario Provincial Police have released data that shows many riders continue […]
Geena Jackson is the founder and executive producer of Bears’ Lair TV, a reality series that will see Indigenous entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in the hopes of winning money. A call for contestants from across Canada is currently underway. The plan for the initial season of the series, which […]
After 24 years in the mayoral seat, Dennis Brown has bowed out of the upcoming Atikokan municipal election, putting an end to his 42 years in municipal politics. Brown, a strong advocate for the community, has several notable notches on his political belt, from upgrading recreational facilities to rebuilding roads. […]
Like the year before it, 2021 was in many ways ruled by the COVID-19 pandemic, and not everyone was impacted the same way – something our Member of Parliament is well aware of. Speaking with the Fort Frances Times to both look back on the year that was and look […]
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning the public about ongoing email, web, text messages and telephone scams in which people posing as officials from the CBSA are asking for payment or personal information, including Social Insurance Number (SIN). The methods and messages used by the scammers are varied […]
The Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances has headed to the Dryden area, to assist in a wide-spread search for a missing man. Darren Burnard has not made contact with loved ones since December 31, 2021. Burnard is described as 32-year-old indigenous male approximately 177 cm or 5 foot 9 inches […]
Local municipalities are planning to bring the urgent need for more physicians to the different levels of government, following talks at the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) AGM on Saturday. “There is a critical need for physicians in the Rainy River district, specifically at the Rainy River Hospital,” said […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) fully supports the provincial decision to return to in-person classes. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said the benefits of increased learning far outweigh the risks at a population level. “Although the Omicron variant is highly transmissible, the risk of […]
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 […]
