Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Making it to finals in a national slam poetry competition was a surprise to 20-year-old Star Martin who never intended to write for an audience. At the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam, a nationally recognized poetry slam that brings together 24 poets from across the country to celebrate and battle through […]
ROSE BOWL Outstanding Individual Vocalist Adrianna McCoy SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Avery Veldhuisen Festival Arts Bursary (Piano) Ethan Brown Festival Arts Bursary (Instrumental) Alexis Latter Festival Arts Bursary (Vocal) Adrianna McCoy Muriel & Gordon Ross Memorial Scholarship (Drama) Avery Veldhuisen Stephanie Hawkins Bursary DRAMA AWARDS Annelise De Gagné Teagan McKinnonSeth JewellJackson […]
From the steps of Rainycrest Long Term Care last Tuesday, Kenora–Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford announced nearly $653,000 in provincial funding to help seniors across the riding. Minister Rickford said the investment to improve quality of living is a trajectory. “It is an ongoing commitment,” he said. “We need to […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared the COVID-19 Outbreak in the East Wings and Special Care Unit (SCU) at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home over. Restrictions are no longer in effect for residents and visitors in these areas. We continue to have our […]
The Ontario Senior Games begin Wednesday. District 1 chairperson Cynthia Woodland says it’s friendly competition. “A lot of these people have known each other for years,” she says. “It’s a good way to get people out of the house with their friends and to make new friends.” Woodland says it’s […]
Starting this fall, Robert Moore School is changing their hours. This year’s school day runs from 8:55 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Next year, classes will start at 8:30 a.m. and finish at 2:50 p.m. While parents and staff have already been informed of the change, co-principals Char Bliss and Kerri […]
Substance Sent To People Potentially At Risk Of Self-Harm Across Ontario The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning people about packages, containing a potentially lethal substance, that may have been sent to individuals at risk of self-harm in communities across Ontario. The packages contain sodium nitrite, which was being sold […]
As a congregation, St. John the Baptist Anglican Church members had been looking at how to grow while reaching out and serving the community. This has led to them hosting an event called Messy Church. And although children are more than welcome, it’s not just for them. “It’s meant to […]
May is Community Living month. On Tuesday morning, workers, residents, and community members gathered to watch the flag raising at the Civic Centre. For Fort Frances and district CEO Ted Scholten, the flag flying on Portage Ave signifies acceptance. “It’s a month to celebrate their inclusion in the community,” he […]
May 15 to 21, 2023 is Police Week, and if you are looking for a rewarding career, now is a great time to consider becoming a police officer. The OPP hires hundreds of police officers per year for one of three recruit class intakes. No previous experience in law or […]
Over the past few years, Sunny Cove Camp east of Fort Frances has fallen into a state of disrepair. Fort Frances interim CAO Travis Rob says at this moment in time, the Town is still undecided on if they will sell Sunny Cove, fix it, neither, or both. He admits […]
Students from across the Rainy River District took part in a fun competition meant to test their knowledge of Anishinaabemowin and showcase just how far language revitalization efforts have come in the region. Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) played host to the Gagwe-gikendamaawiziwin language competition on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. […]
