Heather Latter The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts once again will host a talent show fundraiser, this year called “Show Us Your Talent,” in celebration of its 76th season. And organizers are looking for performers of all ages to take part. “Our first event last year was […]
District News
Heather Latter In keeping with its focus on equality and inclusivity, the Rainy River District School Board has included gender-neutral washrooms at the high schools in Fort Frances, Rainy River, and Atikokan. “It’s modern in terms of reaching for equity and inclusiveness, and it follows along the line of basic […]
Duane Hicks With word that local Crown Attorney Robert “Buster” Young is retiring soon, the town will advocate loud and clear that Fort Frances and Rainy River District needs a new one immediately to replace him. Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig noted there’s been a continued erosion and marginalization of […]
Staff About 100 residents in the far west end of town experienced a power outage for two-three hours last night after a vehicle struck a hydro pole. The power went out around 8:30 p.m. after the incident on the 1500 block of Colonization Road West. Fort Frances Power Corp. technicians […]
From the OPP On Tuesday around 4:15 p.m., Rainy River District OPP officers responded to a call for service at the Emo Health Centre. Upon arrival, officers located a 47-year-old female who had arrived at the hospital and was pronounced deceased. The Rainy River District Crime Unit, under the direction […]
Heather Latter The Rainy River District School Board won’t be purchasing cameras to mount on the outside of school buses to deter drivers from blowing past them when their signal signs are flashing. Trustee David Kircher told those on hand for last Tuesday night’s meeting that the suggestion of external […]
Heather Latter Fort High and Rainy River High School joined together to produce this year’s radio play, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which will be broadcast on B•93.1 The Border later this month. “Fort Frances High School drama students formed a partnership with 93.1 The Border radio station last year to […]
Heather Latter The future of the Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS) is looking more positive than its Thunder Bay counterpart, which is slated to close at year’s end due to a lack of funding. “It’s really unfortunate to lose anything,” said EARS manager Kim Jo Bliss. “I feel bad that […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Nov. 22-28 were Fran Faragher (Rainy River), Angela Brannan (Dryden), Jeremy and Melissa Lesperance (Atikokan), Anna Fatheringham, Daric, Drake, Liam, and Adele Stevenson (Atikokan), Keith and Sadie Smith (Emo), and Don […]
Heather Latter Donations to support the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir Inc.’s efforts to enhance the “local food” initiative are trickling in. Earlier this week, the campaign had reached more than $6,200 of its $50,000 goal. Local farmer and RRDRAI board member Kim Jo Bliss said the funds are earmarked […]
From the OPP Members of the Kenora OPP, Forensic Identification Unit, and Kenora Crime Unit are investigating a sudden death in Kenora. On Friday, Nov. 27 shortly after 6 a.m., police received a report of a deceased male in the Norman area of Kenora. The deceased has been identified at […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is asking for help from the public. Yesterday at 3:30 p.m., officers were advised that a pick-up truck had struck a car on the 600 block of Thompson Avenue and failed to remain at the scene. The truck is described as a […]
