KENORA–RAINY RIVER — Today, MPP Greg Rickford announced the Ontario Government’s investment, in partnership with the federal government, to deliver urgently needed emergency assistance to the municipalities in Kenora-Rainy River. Communities will receive funding to address municipal operating pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the first round […]
District News
Press Release
On Tuesday afternoon, August 18, the Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of a new positive COVID-19 test result in the Kenora area. 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 […]
Ken Kellar
Even as one fire in the region has been brought under control, another sizeable blaze is continuing to keep residents from their homes. Red049, the 552 hectare fire that forced the evacuation of Red Lake and the surrounding municipalities last week, remains under control following considerable efforts by the Ministry […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Student experiences abroad can be enlightening. They offer a chance to learn different about cultures, different cuisines and different languages. But for Mira Donaldson, 19, her 10-day trip experience with Global Brigades in Honduras set her on the path to fulfil her future dream of becoming a doctor. Originally from […]
Press Release
The regular meeting of the RRBB Lions Club was a busy one as members finalized plans and scrambled to gather any unsold tickets for the RRWT Pontoon Boat Draw set for September 19. Demand for the $20 tickets has been very brisk the last month with over 75 percent of […]
Ken Kellar
Residents of Front Street Manor can spend more time outdoors in a comfortable way following a donation made in the memory of a former resident. Lindsay Swerhun was a longtime resident of Front Street Manor, and a strong voice for the community she had there. “Lindsay was a big advocate […]
Robin McCormick
I’m missing my Fair Family! As we all know, due to Covid, the decision has been made to not hold the Fair this year. I didn’t realize how much this event has became a big part of my life. Nor did I realize how closely I’ve come to know and […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
With a bumper crop, favourable harvest weather at a premium, and a massive investment in land, crop inputs, equipment and manpower, these Claas combines have to harvest a lot. There are thousands upon thousands of acres to do. Even stopping to unload at the end of a row is a […]
Ken Kellar
Residents of Red Lake are heading home following a week of uncertainty after a forest fire forced the municipality to evacuate the area. The fire, designated Red049 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) broke out last Monday and eventually grew to roughly 750 hectares in size before […]
Press Release
KENORA–RAINY RIVER—Today, MPP Greg Rickford announced the Ontario Government’s investment, in partnership with the federal government, to deliver urgently needed emergency assistance to the municipalities in Kenora-Rainy River. Communities will receive funding to address municipal operating pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the first round of emergency […]
Press Release
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is advising the public that due to extreme forest fire activity in the Red Lake area from RED049, an Implementation Order is in effect until further notice that requires the evacuation of non-essential personnel in the affected area and restricts access and use […]
Hayley Michaud
Looking for something great to watch during rainy days and family movie nights? Check out this week’s must-watch picks on your favourite streaming service. Aug 10-15 CraveWe Hunt Together – Season 1, Episode 1 – Aug 9 – TV-MAThe first episode of the six-part, British drama series follows two pairs […]
