District News

Fort Frances 48 is located near the Splitrock River, approximately 18 kilometres southwest of Nestor Falls. It was first reported on Monday, at 3:40 p.m. The 1 hectare fire is not under control.

The status of the Nipigon 45 fire has been changed to Being held. According to the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Northwest Fire Region, “Being held indicates that given the current resources assigned to a fire, enough suppression has occurred that the fire is not likely to spread beyond […]

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(DRYDEN, ON) – On August 13, 2020 at approximately 4:00 pm officers from the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Ojibway Drive, Aubry Township. A motor vehicle (sedan), travelling Eastbound left the roadway and came to rest on its roof. The […]

At the August 18, 2020 Special Board Meeting, the Rainy River District School Board approved the 2020‐2021 balanced budget of $54,556,282, with a draw from accumulated surplus for Board funded capital and retirement gratuities obligations. The budget process begins in January of each year with the development of school enrolment […]

WINDSOR — The Ontario government is providing $30 million to municipalities through the Connecting Links Program for 2021-22 to build, repair or replace local roads and bridges. This investment will help create jobs and keep people and goods moving as the province continues to recover from COVID-19. Fort Frances, Rainy […]

The first week of September will witness two million students resuming their education journey after schools were abruptly shut down to limit the spread of COVID-19. Parents across Ontario have to decide whether to send their children back to class or keep them at home and have the school material […]

RRDSSAB receives $11,500 in donations to help homeless populationThe Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board received $11,500 in donations from the Canadian Medical Association in collaboration with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.RRDSSAB decided to channel the donation to assist the town in dealing with the issue of homelessness in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]