Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Time is running out to nominate the Citizen of the Year. At last week’s council meeting, Councillor Mike Behan reminded the public that there are only a few short days left to submit nominations for the annual honour. “As a member of the citizen of the year committee, I just […]
According to the Northwestern Health Unit, babies who were born from March to July this year may have missed their routine newborn hearing screen. Due to COVID-19, infant hearing screens that normally occurred in hospitals before discharge were halted. Services resumed in July and any new babies will receive their […]
Tonight will be cloudy with periods of snow and a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day and remaining cloudy overnight with a high of three (37) and a low of minus-three (27). Thursday will be cloudy with […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a a chance of flurries and a low of -8 C (18 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow throughout the day and overnight with a high of two (36) and a low of minus-two (28). Wednesday will be cloudy with a […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of one (34) and a low of minus-six (21). Saturday […]
A new priest has brought his passion for service to Fort Frances. Father Gino Mathias is the newest priest at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. Originally from South India — “the southernmost tip” — Father Mathias has been serving in his role in various places around the world for the […]
New Gold Inc. Reported its third quarter operational results for the Company as of September 30, 2020 and reaffirms annual production guidance. “During this quarter, the Rainy River Mine delivered another strong quarter of operational and technical performance. Mine operations ramped up towards the 2021 target capacity of approximately 150,000 […]
On Tuesday, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath held a virtual media conference via Zoom and promised to improve long-term care homes in northwestern Ontario. With the provincial elections coming up, one of Horwath’s promises to the province’s 630 long-term care homes is expanding the public system and ending for-profit long-term […]
Thanksgiving weekend should start sunny, with clouds and possible showers moving in as the weekend progresses. You may want to get a tent if you’re moving your dinner outside this year. Tonight should see a few clouds, with an overnight low of 9 C (48 F). Those few clouds should […]
A blessed house, formerly known as the St. Jude’s Convent is up for sale after current owners Gord and Nancy Witherspoon found another retirement home by the lake. “We love the place,” Gord said. “We hate getting rid of it. The place has warmth. We love all the original woodworks. […]
Seasonal temperatures and scattered sun and clouds will dominate the weather this week. Tonight could see a 30 per cent chance of showers, with a low of 2 C (36 F). Expect gusty winds and foggy patches. Thursday morning should see a mix of sun and cloud, with a high […]
What started out as a hobby for Emily Hyatt 40 years ago, has grown into a full time stained glass enterprise. She teaches, purchases supplies for customers and most importantly, still enjoys and creating stained glass work herself. Hyatt started creating stained glass in 1980. It’s a craft she took […]
