Local News from Across the Rainy River District
This year’s “Harvest Market” held at Emo Feeds on Saturday, October 10, was deemed a success by organizers. Despite COVID-19 hovering not too far away the Emo Feed Store was a busy place this past weekend. Many people following the COVID-19 protocol to do some shopping in this extremely unique […]
Since our St. Patrick’s Day luncheon had to be cancelled due to the onset of coronavirus in Canada, we felt a need to find a way to communicate with our fellow seniors after months of silence. For those who use Facebook, our name there is: Rainy River Activity Depot. On […]
Following two years of work and almost $40-million, the new bridge that connects Rainy River to Baudette, Minn. is finally complete. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, announced the completion of the Baudette/Rainy River International Bridge on Tuesday. The project began in […]
This year the Minnesota Land Trust is happy to announce that the Rainy Lake Conservancy has been awarded the honor of the Minnesota Land Trust “Partner of the Year.” “The Rainy Lake Conservancy truly is one of our unsung heroes when it comes to conservation,” says Kris Larson, executive director […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced one new positive COVID-19 case in the Dryden/Red Lake region. Currently there are five active cases, two in the Dryden/Red Lake area, one in Kenora and two in Sioux Lookout. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said the health unit […]
On Thursday, about 15 protesters gathered in front of 479 Government Rd. in Dryden, Ontario, to ask the provincial government for increased staffing and funding for long-term care homes. Katrina Peterson, vice-president of Unifor Local 324 and a full time registered practical nurse at the Princess Court long-term care home […]
The monthly meeting for the Laverendrye General Hospital Auxiliary was held in the hospital conference room on October 5 with eight members in attendance Five in person and three virtually. COVID -19 protocols were observed. The Hospital Auxiliary Association of Ontario has been disbanded, and is now part of Volunteer […]
The Rainy River Seniors Depot is searching for a Secretary. Responsibilities would be attending monthly meetings, writing the minutes, and reading them at future meetings. Contact Myrna Armstrong, 707-8536, Angele White, 483-1088, or Rebecca Wood, 271-4473, or e-mail seniorsdepot@outlook.com to join. The Rainy River Women’s Institute Emo Museum is searching […]
The Ontario government there are investments underway in infrastructure expansion projects at both the Kenora Jail and Thunder Bay Correctional Centre. The projects are part of the government’s strategy to invest more than $500 million over five years to transform correctional services and improve health and safety through new hiring […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 congratulates Chief Arnold Gardner of Migisi Sahgaigan First Nation on his re-election this past Wednesday. “Chief Gardner is always a source of wisdom and knowledge in our assemblies and meetings,” said Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh. “It is Chief Gardner’s calm and collected voice […]
On Thursday afternoon, Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Dryden / Red Lake region. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be […]
With the annual Operation Impact campaign underway over the Thanksgiving Long Weekend, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released its latest traffic data, as a cautionary reminder of how many road fatalities Ontario drivers have contributed to this year. The OPP has responded to 209 fatal motor vehicle collisions so […]
