Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Fort Frances Nursery School is accepting registration for the new school year after the Ministry of Education gave them the green light to do so last week. The decision comes after they had to close in March because of COVID-19. Laurel Basaraba, supervisor and a resource teacher, said they […]
The Sioux Narrows Arts Council held their annual Sioux Narrows Arts Festival on Saturday from 10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. at the Sioux Narrows Provincial Park. Admission was by donation to raise funds for the 60th anniversary festival next year. Usually, the festival is held in the Sioux Narrows Curling Club. […]
The Redrum Motorcyle Club Treaty #3 Chapter will be holding its first annual Charity Poker Run, this Saturday, September 19. Registration begins at 10 a.m., at the Treaty#3 Clubhouse, located at Fire Route #135 Hwy 11/71 Junction, Rainy River First Nations. Kickstands go up at 11 a.m., with several routes […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre and the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce having been putting on their drive-in movie nights for the past few weeks, and now it’s time to introduce theme nights. Over the next three weeks, each movie night that will be put on at the […]
The legion ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 met on Sept 9 with 29 in attendance. COVID rules were in place with masks worn and social distancing practiced. President Josie Miller presided over the meeting. Committee reports were given and dealt with as was the mail. Four bursaries were awarded to […]
The worms are coming. Following hot on the heels of several more well-known invasive species, in the past few years scientists in Minnesota and Michigan have begun ringing the alarm bell about a new and potentially devastating invasive species. This new species has picked up a few names during its […]
It’s been a difficult year for everyone, and so a local organization is making sure that it recognizes and celebrates the hard work of its employees, even if that recognition might look different than it has in years past. This week marks Developmental Service Professional (DSP) appreciation week, and where […]
Jennifer Stoyka was visiting her mother in Arbor Vitae, north of Pinewood, when she was confronted by a bear in her backyard during a garbage run. Stoyka said she lives in B.C. and just came down to visit her mother and help her with house chores. “I stepped on the […]
Rank Producer Grade Hanging weight The grades are in. Local 4-H participants have raised and sold their steers, and local freezers are bursting with their efforts. But before the clubs can turn the page on this year’s projects, their beef was graded and ranked, before being cut and wrapped for […]
Three volunteers joined a rescue mission, after three vessels failed to report after a One-Man Lake fishing tournament. On the evening of Sept 6, during the last day of One-Man lake Walleye Classic in Wabaseemoong First Nation, north of Kenora, three vessels failed to report to weight-in. One vessel was […]
Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for the riding of Thunder Bay – Rainy River, invites all young Canadians from the ages of 15-24 to apply to the 2020-2021 Constituency Youth Council. “The Constituency Youth Council is an opportunity for youth to learn about Canada’s political process, discuss their viewpoints on […]
Thunder Bay-Rainy River Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski announced the launch of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) for 2020 and 2021. According to the Government of Canada, the NHSP is a federal grants and contributions program. This program provides funding for projects that make a difference in the lives […]
