Duane Hicks The first season for the Rainy Lake Square has proven the locale to be a vibrant hub of activities for the community. Tannis Drysdale, economic development consultant for the Rainy River Future Development Corp., told council Monday night that in advance of the square opening in mid-May, organizers […]
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Staff “Jimmy the Janitor,” a popular Canadian radio character, will be coming back to Fort Frances in October, performing at the Townshend Theatre as a special fundraising event for the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadets. “I think it’s great humour,” said Patrick Langevin, who is spearheading the event. “‘Jimmy’ is […]
From the OPP On Sept. 1, members of the Rainy River District OPP Marine Unit and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conducted a joint marine patrol of Rainy Lake near Fort Frances. Officers checked many vessels and issued warnings under the Canada Shipping Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation […]
Press Release In February, 2018, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care closed Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home to admissions due to repeated non-compliance issues. The ministry re-inspection of the home occurred again in July. While we have made significant improvements and had compliance orders lifted for infection control, maintenance, and […]
Sam Odrowski Our Lady of the Way School secretary Nicole Robinson, left, was presented a special gift from Fort Frances trustee Anne-Marie Fitzgerald during the Northwest Catholic District School Board’s “Celebration of Excellence” held Friday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. She received an award of excellence from the Canadian Union […]
Sam Odrowski The Rainy River District School Board has taken a stand for diversity and inclusivity in its classrooms. Last Tuesday, it passed a motion to write the premier and minister of education a letter in support for the recently-scrapped 2015 sexual health curriculum. “Reverting to an outdated, inactive curriculum […]
From the MNRF Most anglers stopped at a check on Highway 17, at the Manitoba border, were found to be complying with Ontario’s fishing regulations. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officers, along with a canine unit, conducted the enforcement blitz on Aug. 24. Officers were checking for compliance […]
Sam Odrowski The federal and provincial governments currently are in negotiations with five district First Nations to find a resolution pertaining to their flooding and island claims on Rainy Lake. The negotiation process started in 2009 and its goal is to conclude fair and final settlements that will bring closure […]
Duane Hicks Roy Avis of West End Motors was nominated earlier this year for a prestigious award to recognize the local business’ extraordinary service to the community and industry. Avis was one of five nominees in the running for the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association’s (CADA) Ambassadorship Laureate. While he did […]
Sam Odrowski The Rainy River District School Board chair and one of its trustees raised concerns about the premier’s so-called “snitch line” at last Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting here. The website, which critics are calling a “snitch line,” is where concerned parents can go to complain if teachers are […]
Press Release The NDP’s forestry critic, Judith Monteith-Farrell, said Ontario’s tree seed plant should be kept open–and kept in public hands–as the future of the plant remains in limbo. The Ontario Tree Seed Plant, located in the town of Angus, has been preserving biodiversity, as well as supporting forest products […]
Sam Odrowski First Student, the new student transportation company here, says it has been working hard to resolve busing issues after having a hectic first day of school last Wednesday. Many parents across the community said their child wasn’t picked up, was picked up by the wrong bus, or was […]
