Heather Latter Educators with the Rainy River District School Board and from Seven Generations Education Institute continued with their second day of mental health first aid training today at the school board office in an effort to prepare themselves to help students who may be developing a mental health problem. […]
District News
Heather Latter The top performers from this year’s Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts took to the stage Sunday afternoon at the Townshend Theatre to showcase their talents during the annual highlights concert. And the most prestigious awards—the coveted Rose Bowls—were presented to Lorianne Dueck (piano) and Taylor […]
Duane Hicks Northern communities that have been the victims of mill closures and similar economic hardships increasingly are looking to tourism to reinvent themselves. But are small businesses open to this shift in focus. And if so, how ready are they? Nicholina Youroukos, who recently completed her Masters in Environmental […]
the MNR Four fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region between Friday and late yesterday afternoon. Three of the new fires were reported Saturday in Kenora District. Kenora Fires #2, #3, and #4 all occurred in the First Nation community of Whitedog, and all three were human-caused. These three fires […]
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce the winner of the Canada Day Cash Lottery early-bird prize is Ella Bernie from Rainy River. She wins the fishing package for four courtesy of Manitou Weather Station Fishing Lodge. The package includes transportation for four from Fort […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP would like to remind those operating motorized wheelchairs or medical scooter that they are considered the same as pedestrians under the Highway Traffic Act. A sidewalk should be the first choice for someone using a wheelchair or medical scooter. When there is no […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is responding with municipal and public health officials to a watermain break on Front Street close to the Emo Health Centre. With township officials preparing to excavate to repair the site, hospital staff proactively were preparing for a “boil-water” advisory until samples are […]
Heather Latter The Robert Moore School Council will host an “Art Extravaganza” there next Tuesday (May 7) from 6-8 p.m.—and all members of the community are encouraged to drop by. Made possible by a Parent Involvement Grant from the Ministry of Education, the event will feature a gallery of artwork […]
Heather Latter Tyson Grinsell has a passion for helping kids and has volunteered in many capacities over the past five years, including tutoring students in math and coaching youth soccer. And last week, the 22-year-old Fort Frances resident was recognized provincially for his efforts, receiving the Ontario Medal for Young […]
Heather Latter Tickets are going quickly for the upcoming “Have a Heart Benefit” in honour of local resident Nathan DeGagne. DeGagne, 31, was diagnosed with a serious heart virus as a teenager and the time has come for him to have a heart transplant. “He’s in Winnipeg,” explained his aunt, […]
Heather Latter Kenora-based Century 21 Reynard Real Estate Ltd. has expanded to Rainy River District, with local broker Chad Jack and local sales rep Wanda Huitikka-Wipf joining its team. “It’s an exciting time to be with the Century 21 system as we increase our market presence in Fort Frances and […]
Ken Johnston Almost 50 people attended the second public meeting of the Accommodation Review Committee last Tuesday night at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. ARC chairman Anthony Leek was very pleased to see such a turnout given the first meeting only saw nine people attend. “It is […]
