Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Grab a cup of coffee, or your favorite medicine mix of tea, and cozy up for some great stories and conversations that will make you think, laugh, cry, and learn. The great thing about podcasts, as they grow in popularity, is that you can hear from a wide variety of […]
THUNDER BAY —Family and friends of Barbara Kentner hugged one another outside the Courthouse Hotel after learning the man charged in connection to her death had been convicted of manslaughter after he threw a metal trailer hitch at Kentner’s abdomen and ruptured her small intestine nearly four years ago in […]
Here’s a quick roundup of what’s hit streaming services this month if you’re looking for something interesting for movie night or a show to binge on Boxing Day. Family Christmas Angela’s Christmas Wish – Netflix – TV-Y – Animation, Adventure, Family The heartwarming tale of a little girl determined to […]
On Thursday the provincial government announced the Northern Ontario Transportation Plan. The plan was announced over Zoom by Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. Mulroney was joined by Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and MPP for Kenora-Rainy River. Northern Ontario encompasses a vast part of the province […]
Over two dozen residences have signed up for the West Rainy River District Lions festival of Lights. A Google Maps showing the locations along with the names has just been put up on Facebook says committee chair Marty Kreger. Just do a search for it on Facebook to view some […]
In early December, the Ontario government announced that it is providing $16,500 to help the town of Rainy River conduct a greenhouse feasibility study. This study will support a growing agri-food sector in the north and is the first step in developing sustainable, healthy and cost-effective locally grown food sources, […]
The province is putting money into the Rainy River District that is aimed at helping protect those who are most vulnerable. At an announcement outside the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) office on Monday, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford made three funding announcements that will directly benefit […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced two new cases in the Rainy River district on Monday and Tuesday. The two cases in Rainy River are not related but both cases are related to out of region travel. Of the five new cases in the area, three were travel related, one […]
Voyageurs National Park, Voyageurs Conservancy, and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) are pleased to announce the certification of Voyageurs National Park as an International Dark Sky Park. This certification recognizes Voyageurs National Park for the exceptional quality of its dark night skies and for the park’s commitment to preserving darkness […]
At a Special Board Meeting on December 8, 2020, the Rainy River District School Board appointed Carla Magisano to fill the vacant seat in the west end of the District, previously held by David Loewen. At its November meeting, the Board accepted Loewen’s resignation and declared the Trustee seat vacant […]
The Rainy River Valley Field Naturalists are looking for individuals to participate in the annual Christmas Birch Count, which will take place December 19. Head out on your own, or bring your social bubble! You can even participate from home with your own backyard feeder. For more information or to […]
Expert tips to support families through this time We know that this has been a challenging year and it has taken a toll on the mental health of many families, children and youth. Given the ongoing pandemic, the holidays will not be the same this year for many of us. […]
