Here’s a quick roundup of what’s hit streaming services this month if you’re looking for something interesting for movie night or a show to binge on Boxing Day. Family Christmas Angela’s Christmas Wish – Netflix – TV-Y – Animation, Adventure, Family The heartwarming tale of a little girl determined to […]
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Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day and a high of minus-three (27) with a low of minus-eight (18). Friday will continue to see cloudy skies and […]
On Thursday the provincial government announced the Northern Ontario Transportation Plan. The plan was announced over Zoom by Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. Mulroney was joined by Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and MPP for Kenora-Rainy River. Northern Ontario encompasses a vast part of the province […]
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There may not be a Christmas Parade, but Santa has decided to stop by for a visit anyway! Santa is making time for special, safe and socially distanced visits with our local children at a top secret location on Saturday, December 19 from 4:30pm until 8:30pm. Pre-registration is required, to […]
The countdown is on. More than two dozen households are competing for the title in the WRRD Lions Festival of Lights. Winners will be announced on Friday.
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
Over two dozen residences have signed up for the West Rainy River District Lions festival of Lights. A Google Maps showing the locations along with the names has just been put up on Facebook says committee chair Marty Kreger. Just do a search for it on Facebook to view some […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
In early December, the Ontario government announced that it is providing $16,500 to help the town of Rainy River conduct a greenhouse feasibility study. This study will support a growing agri-food sector in the north and is the first step in developing sustainable, healthy and cost-effective locally grown food sources, […]
MPP Greg Rickford was on hand Monday to announce more than $2-million for local initiatives. -submitted photo
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The province is putting money into the Rainy River District that is aimed at helping protect those who are most vulnerable. At an announcement outside the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) office on Monday, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford made three funding announcements that will directly benefit […]
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
January first not only marks the start of a new calendar year but it is also when the local Voyageur Lions Club has their annual Polar Plunge event, where 20 or so brave souls leap into the below freezing water to raise money for charity. The event is traditionally […]
Shannon Carlson, with her rescues Jack and Sophie, is organizing a stuff a bus event for pet supplies, which she will donate to animal rescue organizations. – Submitted photo
Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Adopting or fostering a pet is not an option for everyone, but by donating to the Stuff the Bus for Animal Rescues fundraiser, animals in shelters can receive the food, toys and treats they need. The fundraiser will be held at the Peterbilt parking lot located at 505 McIrvine […]
