the OPP Within the last 60 days officers, Rainy River District OPP officers have responded to more than 15 motor-vehicle collisions involving wildlife. With the changing seasons, wildlife will venture out in search for food along our highways. This year, officers have responded to collisions involving otters, bobcats, racoons, and […]
District News
Vocal Division (Tuesday, April 23) •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 2—1. Joelle Bruyere 2. Keisha DeBungie •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 3—1. Star Martin 2. Lily Matthews •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 4—1. Callahan Wiedenhoeft •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 5—1. Emma Dykstra •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 6—1. McKenna […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources laid 70 charges and issued 150 warnings during an eight-day enforcement blitz on the Rainy River. From April 4-14, conservation officers from Fort Frances District checked 46 residents and 314 non-residents on the Rainy River for compliance with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation […]
Staff Peggy Loyie, with the Rainy River District Victim Services Program, is among 11 individuals and six organizations receiving the Attorney General’s Victim Services Awards of Distinction for 2013. Loyie, who was in Toronto today to receive her award, has been working in victim services for 25 years, and currently […]
Heather Latter The Rainy River District Regional Abattoir recently received approval to slaughter chickens. In order to do so, however, it needs to purchase some additional equipment that will cost about $5,000. Since the abattoir is financially tapped out at this point, it is appealing to district residents to help […]
Heather Latter With “Tour de Fort” wrapping up its current season last Thursday night at the Townshend Theatre, the lineup for its 2013/14 was announced. And it’s already been deemed one of their best yet. “It’s a huge lineup,” enthused president Ken Avis. “We went all out, spent all the […]
Heather Latter After having accomplished in her life what she expected she would, such as starting her own business teaching music, getting married, and having children, Renée Martin-Brown still wasn’t satisfied with the impact she had left on the world. She kept asking herself, “How am I going to make […]
French Drama (Friday, April 19) •French Poetry (Solo), Grades 7 and 8—1. Aiden Tullio 2. Braeden Belluz •French Poetry (Duet), Grades 7 and 8—1. Katelin Gurniak and Elizabeth Gosselin Klem/Maggie Gurski and Naomi McManaman (tie) 2. Avery Wilson-Hands and Hailey George •French Poetry (Solo), Grades 7 and 8—1. Mackenzie Wright […]
Press Release Due to a number of residents experiencing mild respiratory symptoms, an outbreak has been declared at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here. Visiting residents is permitted, but do not visit if you are experiencing any symptoms of ill health, such as a cough, stuffy nose and sore throat, fever, and/or […]
Drama division (Thursday, April 18) •Choral Speaking, Grade 2—1. J. W. Walker School, Grades 1 and 2 (director Nicole Evans) •Choral Speaking, Grade 8—1. Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program, Grades 6-8 (director Yvonne Veldhuisen) •Elementary Skit, Grades 6-8—1. Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program, Grades 6-8 (director Yvonne Veldhuisen) Instrumental division (Thursday, April […]
Drama Division (Tuesday, April 16) •Serious Poetry, Grade 7—1. Gavyn DeBenetti •Serious Poetry, Grade 8—1. MacKenzie Wright •Humorous Poetry, Grades 9 and 10—Alyssa Chiasson 2. Andrew Eldridge •Serious Reading, Grades 7 and 8—1. Gavyn DeBenetti •Humorous Reading, Grades 9 and 10—1. Alyssa Chiasson •Serious Reading, Grades 9 and 10—1. Andrew […]
Press Release Local MPP Sarah Campbell and NDP tourism critic Paul Miller (MPP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek) have asked the Wynne government to outline how its tourism strategy actually is helping the province’s industry. Last year, Travel Information Centres in Kenora-Rainy River were replaced by a failed electronic Travel App, […]
