Maan Alhmidi The Canadian Press OTTAWA – The federal government says it plans to require air travellers to test negative for COVID-19 before landing in Canada in response to concerns that people vacationing abroad could bring the novel coronavirus home with them. Cabinet ministers met Wednesday morning following criticism from […]
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The winning ticket has been drawn for the second monthly Riverside Foundation 50/50 draw. The winning ticket number is C-7363469. The winner will be contacted via the phone number provided at time of purchase. Once contacted, the ticket will have to be validated to ensure the rules of play are […]
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
The West Rainy River District Lions Club is able to add some support to both the Rainy River Minor Hockey and the Rainy River figure Skating Club with the outstanding community support of their 50/50 Christmas draw. All 250 of the $20 Tickets were sold says Draw Committee Chair Gordon […]
How do you have a visit with Santa Claus in times of social distancing? Well, in Fort Frances, you set Santa up with a comfy chair at Ink Spotz Apparel+ on Scott St. and a sidekick to ensure that he can meet as many children as possible and keep everyone […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
On Dec 17, Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries held a virtual townnhall to announce the Reconnecting Ontarians: Re-emerging as a Global Leader- A road map for economic and social recovery through Ontario’s Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries white paper. “Certain sectors and businesses are […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of minus-six (21) and a low of -12 (10). Friday will continue to see a mix of sun and cloud with a high of minus-six (21) […]
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(COUCHICHING FIRST NATION, ON) – On December 25, 2020, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted by Treaty Three Police in regards to a suspicious death on Couchiching First Nation. Police along with Rainy River District EMS responded to a residence on Rainy […]
Gwen Dimit, left, and Shannon Carlson accept a few bags of donated animal supplies during the Stuff A Bus for Animal Rescues fundraiser Carlson organized and held on December 19. The donations collected during the fundraising event were designated for animal rescue operations such as Paws and Claws Fort Frances. […]
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Case management and contact tracing has revealed that COVID-19 has spread at large in the community of Rainy River, according to the Northwestern Health Unit. The NWHU is urging the public to practise prevention measures to continue reducing COVID-19 in the Rainy River area. All community members are at risk […]
Shannon and Taya Hagarty have won second place in the Festival of Lights for their entertaining display.
Betty Lou Nordin won the first place prize for her countryside arrangement in the WRRD Lions Festival of Lights.
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
The WRRD Lions Festival of Lights has some spectacular displays. Winners of 2020’s Festival was announced on Friday evening, December 18 at the Rainy River Legion by festival committee chair Marty Kreger. First place prize of $1000 went to Betty Lou Nordin, just east of Rainy River on Worthington Rd […]
