District News

Ducks and geese aren’t the only creatures on the move to a new home this fall. Aquatic invasive species are always eager to hitch a ride, and hunters have an important role to play in stopping them. Invasive species such as purple loosestrife, zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and faucet snails […]

A Vancouver man, who has been the target of a widespread police search, has died. Nazariy Gelitiy, 24 years old of Vancouver, British Columbia was last seen September 12, 2020 near Roussin Road in Machin Township (west of Dryden). His car had been discovered abandoned in the area on September […]

Riverside Foundation for Health Care has welcomed a new member to its board of directors. Meghan Cox joined the board for a three year term at the Riverside Foundation for Health’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday. Cox filled the only vacancy on the board. Returning to the board of […]

The first annual Redrum Motorcycle Club Treaty #3 Poker Run was a success, according to organizers. “All the support was awesome and it was great to see,” said James Eastman. The new charter’s first run attracted several dozen motorcycle enthusiasts and Redrum MC members from across he region, to raise […]

The RRWT Pontoon Raffle hosted by the West Rainy River District Lions Club and Nestor Falls Marine came to a close Saturday evening, September 19, 2020 at the Rainy River Legion. Lion’s member Telford Advent oversaw the drawing of the tickets. The winners were: 1st Prize: Princecraft Vectra 21 Pontoon […]

The council of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (WIN) and Chief Waylon Scott signed a Relationship Agreement: Comprehensive Response to Mercury and Human Health in Wabaseemoong Independent Nations with the Federal Government. The Relationship Agreement lays forward a plan to address the comprehensive health needs of members of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations that […]

Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 have expressed outrage at the news of the reduction of charges laid against Brayden Bushby in the alleged killing of Barbara Kentner. Bushby was to stand trial on October 5, against second degree murder charges. However, in a controversial move, which has […]

Jasmine Bruyere has been fundraising to send her daughter Jordynne Brown, 10, to the International Presentation of Performers (IPOP) convention in Los Angeles in January. According to the IPOP convention, it promotes emerging talents to leading agents, managers, casting directors and music industry professionals. Bruyere said she has been sending […]

The Ontario government has injected $108,379 into Riverside Healthcare, to upgrade its facilities. Riverside has been awarded an Exceptional Circumstance Project (ECP) grant as part of the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) program. The funds are earmarked to replace two roof mounted air handling units and to upgrade the Honeywell […]

COVID-19 forced people to spend more time indoors, encouraging them to find new hobbies and crafts to feed their boredom. Coupled with this adjustment was businesses both trying to cater to local demands and remaining afloat. According to greenhouses in Fort Frances, more people began gardening after COVID-19. Lowey’s Produce […]

Across the northwestern region, there is only one active blaze, but the risk of forest fire isn’t extinguished yet. Chris Marchand, information officer in the northwestern region for the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services, said the forest fire hazard is still quite high in the Fort Frances area, along […]