the MNR Due to the spring thaw, a road washout has caused a culvert to fail on a forest resource road northeast of Sapawe. The Ministry of Natural Resources closed Premier Road at Kekush Creek, about 25 km north of Highway 623, on May 9 for repairs. It is expected […]
District News
the OPP The OPP is reporting that off-road vehicle (ORV) deaths have reached a four-year high and the causal factors have the OPP concerned heading into the Victoria Day long weekend. A total of 20 people died in ORV incidents in the OPP’s jurisdiction during 2013, compared to 12 in […]
Heather Latter Despite not receiving money from the Ministry of Education to fund a rebuild of Donald Young School in Emo, the Rainy River District School Board is continuing to look at options for the K-8 school, which was deemed “prohibitive to repair” back in 2003. “Donald Young School is […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking public help in locating a missing female youth. Felicia Morrison, 17, of Fort Frances was reported missing May 6. She was last seen in the area of Portage Avenue near Scott Street in Fort Frances. Morrison is described as a First […]
Staff The series premiere of “Fool’s Gold” will air today at 7 p.m. on Discovery Canada (Channel 24 on Shaw Cable). The new TV program, which was shot in and around the Straw Lake Beach Gold Mine area near here last year, features the humorous exploits of modern-day prospector Todd […]
Press Release There’s only a couple of more days before Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods’ “Old-Time Jubilee” arrives at Knox United Church here this Thursday for a 7 p.m. show. Support has been strong but some tickets are still available at either Fort Frances General Supply or Brockie’s Jewellers, or […]
Press Release National Nurses Week is the perfect opportunity to thank and recognize the devoted, talented, and compassionate registered nursing staff that work at all Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. sites. This annual tribute to nurses coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern-day nursing. Our nurses […]
Chris and Tami Stamler (Atikokan) won the $500 up for grabs on Mother’s Day in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for May 11-17 were Gerald Thurier (Atikokan), Kym Whalen (Fort Frances), Darrin Rusnick (Atikokan), Tami Davy (Badger, Mn.), Joel Inkster (Fort Frances), […]
Press Release Due to the current visitor restriction at Rainycrest, the annual Mother’s Day luncheon—set for Sunday at Hallett Hall—has been cancelled. Those who had purchased meal tickets for this event are entitled to a full refund. The restriction continues as a result of the ongoing gastroenteritis outbreak at the […]
Haley Anderson The Riverside Foundation for Health Care raised $9,100 at its eighth-annual “Old Bags” luncheon here Sunday afternoon. Organized by the Foundation’s special events committee, the Robert Moore School gymnasium was decorated from wall-to-wall with fragrant flowers, antique teacups, and heaps of assorted handbags. Ladies of all ages were […]
Heather Latter The Fair Queen committee is looking for contestants to participate in this year’s Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair, taking place Aug. 14-16 at the fairgrounds in Emo. “It’s a good opportunity to meet new people—just a fun thing for girls to take part in,” said Mary […]
Heather Latter The Kids’ Garden Club will be back for a second year at the Fort Frances Community Garden—and youths of all ages are invited to sign up. “It seemed to go very well last year and we wanted to continue with that,” noted Jolene Quast, a health educator with […]
