Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — The 2020 Festive RIDE program saw close to 60 drivers charged with impaired driving offences in northwestern Ontario. According to preliminary data released by Ontario Provincial Police on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 14 people were issued warn range suspensions and 44 people were charged with impaired, driving with […]
The Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy has found a new home. The gymnastics club will be moving into a new location on Scott Street, in the building formerly home to the Royal Theatre and, more recently, Club 88. The Beyak Automotive Group recently acquired the building and the RLGA will be […]
Trevor Szmon, left, Jessica Ogden, Stephanie Mann, Dani Rousseau, Dawn Westover, Roger Dorge and Chris Hayes stood outside the new home of the Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy yesterday afternoon. The building, formerly the Royal Theatre and most recently Club 88, has been purchased by the newly formed Beyak Automotive Group, […]
Voyageur Lions Club member Bill Michl kicks off the Virtual Polar Plunge with a tutorial video of his own plunge event. Due to COVID restrictions, an in-person plunge isn’t possible. But to keep the tradition alive, the Voyageur Lions Club is asking participants to create short videos of themselves and […]
Zeke Miller And Jill Colvin The Associated Press WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an “orderly transition” on Jan. 20, Inauguration Day, after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday certifying President-elect Joe […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of -9 C (16 F). Tomorrow will be overcast with a high of minus-one (30) and a low of minus-eight (18). Friday will be cloudy with a high of minus-three (27) and a low of minus-seven (19). In the extended forecast, Saturday […]
Chelsea Carlson holds up the $25,830 payout she won from her winning Riverside Foun- dation for health Care 50/50 ticket. Her mother purchased the ticket for her just minutes before the draw. The PhD student and her partner Evan plan to use the money towards starting their lives together debt […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the December Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle and the $25,830 that goes along with it is Chelsea Carlson. The draw was made on December 30 at 11:00 am. Born and raised in Fort Frances, Carlson now resides in […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Tuesday that there are currently 19 active cases, seven in the Kenora region and 12 in the Rainy River District. Since March, there have been a total of 178 confirmed cases and four probabilities. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at […]
WWII Métis Veteran Jean Leander Camirand Sr. , joined by his wife Eloise and daughter Kelly, was honoured last month for his service in WWII, through the Métis Veterans Legacy Program. The program, with awards veterans and survivors with financial compensation, a hand-crafted poppy pin and a ceremonial sash, is […]
Last month, WWII Métis Veteran Jean Leander Camirand Sr. Became the 29th veteran to receive thanks and recognition of his service from the Canadian government. Veteran Camirand Sr, in recognition of his service in WWII, received a Recognition Payment of $20,000, along with a hand-crafted traditional Métis beaded poppy broach […]
With limited activities and social visits available for kids across the province right now, it’s no wonder we are hearing from a lot of parents concerned about keeping the kids busy over the school winter break. This was a question that came up several times in our recent live chat […]
