During a stop in Fort Frances last week, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford gave an update on the progress of talks surrounding the mill property in town, as well as dispelled some rumours surrounding the level of involvement of the provincial government. “We have been actively involved at every turn […]
Local News
Sam Odrowski
The history of Indian Residential School (IRS) and the effect they had on indigenous people was recently illustrated to over 300 of the district’s students. Five elementary schools across the district came to Rainy River First Nations’ (RRFN) Orange Shirt Day Awareness Walk on Oct. 1. They marched from the […]
Ken Kellar
In recognition of “Orange Shirt Day” across the country, the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) held a ceremony to pay honour to and remember those affected by residential schools. The ceremony was held at the Circle of Life building on Mowat Avenue on Monday, where members of the public were […]
Ken Kellar
The local law association had one of its major concerns heard during a talk with the visiting attorney general last week. Members of the Rainy River Law Association had the opportunity to sit down with Attorney General of Ontario Doug Downey during his visit to Fort Frances on Friday. Downey […]
Tonight will see low clouds and a low of three C (27 F). Anticipate low clouds through the day tomorrow, with brief showers in the evening followed by a late rain. Expect a high of eight (46) and low of two (28). Thursday will see a morning shower, otherwise remaining […]
Tonight will be cloudy with periods of rain with a low of four C (39 F). Tomorrow, the first day of October, will remain cloudy and cool throughout the day and overnight. Expect a daytime high of eight (46) and low of three (37). Wednesday will continue the trend of […]
From Riverside Health Care
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared a respiratory outbreak and a gastroenteritis outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care. All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice.Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only. The health unit is urging […]
Staff
Don’t expect to hear a Christmas cantata this year, as choir director Diane Maxey has slightly different plans for the holiday season. “It’s not a cantata, so we can’t call it a cantata,” Maxey explained. “It’s 15 Christmas anthems and they’re absolutely beautiful,” she added. Nomenclature aside, the performances that […]
Staff
A local town councillor is urging the public to get out and vote in the federal election. “I want to simply take a minute to encourage residents to take the time and make a plan to vote, whether you do so in advance or on Oct. 21,” said Coun. Douglas […]
Ken Kellar
The Backus Community Center in International Falls has long been a hub of activity in the Borderland, and this weekend is proving to be no exception. The first show of the 2019-2020 Performing Arts Series takes to the stage tomorrow evening (Sept. 27), and members of the community can turn […]
Tonight will have periods of rain with a low of eight C (36 F). Tomorrow the sun will come out to play for a while, with periods of clouds and sunshine expected all day and remaining partly cloudy overnight. Expect a daytime high of 12 (54) and low of two […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of four C (39 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy all day, with a chance of showers beginning in the afternoon and lasting overnight. Expect a daytime high of 16 (61) and low of seven (45). Friday will bring periods of cloud […]
