Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances is about to witness renovations and the addition of new facilities. This will be done using funding provided by the federal, provincial and municipal governments. Yesterday, Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski made the announcement along with Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Energy, […]
Vaccination clinics have opened across the District, with those aged 75 and over now eligible to register for a COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Northwestern Health Unit, the clinics have been designed with safety in mind, to limit contact between clients. Each clinic has signage indicating entrances, parking, exits, and […]
As of Tuesday morning, from the vaccine allotment that Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has been given, 6,355 doses of the Moderna vaccine have been administered. At this time, no area pharmacies are currently offering COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU said. Certain populations […]
It has been over one year since COVID-19 ripped through the region, causing turmoil for both businesses and individuals. On March 18, the Wilson Center hosted their webinar: Measuring the Regional impacts of the Canada-U.S. Border Restrictions to talk to experts about the impacts the border closure has had. In […]
In February, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Investigation Coordination Unit hired Dr. Olsen Harper, a member of the Lac Seul First Nation, to identify human trafficking in northwest Ontario and its impact on Indigenous individuals and communities. Det. Staff Sgt. Andrew Taylor of the OPP’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit said […]
The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association is breaking ground this spring at the Stratton Sales Yard to add a new facility and upgrades to the existing barn. Marcus Powlowski, member of parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River announced on Friday, March 19 a non-repayable loan of $830,000, which is being granted to […]
Only took three tries to book my online appointment for my COVID 19 Vaccination. I am delighted to get the jab! – Jack Elliott photo
The cat colony is emptying thanks to Best for Kitty, but they need help Feral cats have become a serious nuisance in many of our communities. You can be part of the problem by putting out food, encouraging cats to breed indiscriminately or, like the organization Best for Kitty, do […]
We are going to take a break from featuring a “Pet of the Week” this week to tell you a bit about “Best for Kitty”. We are an emergency rescue for cats and kittens in the Rainy River District and began operation at the end of October, 2020. Since our […]
A food drive is being held by the Beyak Automotive group on Thursday, March 25. Starting at 9 a.m., employees from Sunset Country Ford and Fort Frances GM will head out for contactless pick-up of donations. If you have any food items you would like to donate to local food […]
Break out your chef’s cap and fire up the oven – it’s time to get cooking. Shooniya Wa-Biitong has created a series of hands-on cooking workshops for those in the district to attend to help boost their skills and confidence in the kitchen, and also help to strengthen bonds as […]
In the year of COVID many local groups have had to adapt to keep life as close to normal as possible, and the Rainy River District 4-H Association has been no exception. Coming into the end of March, when the agriculture group traditionally holds its annual awards banquet, the 4-H […]
