Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Another Christmas tradition has been cancelled due to the COVID pandemic. The Township of LaVallee has made the decision to cancel the annual Community Christmas Party for 2020. The council members send everyone wishes for a safe and happy holiday season. Just a reminder that the annual Stuff-a-Cruiser Food Drive […]
As wave two of COVID-19 advances we are experiencing increased positive test results across the region, particularly in the communities of Thunder Bay and Kenora. Spiking cases in Manitoba, Koochiching County and most urban centres add to the risk for the communities across the Rainy River District. Riverside continues to […]
You’d be hard pressed to find anyone involved in the SIJHL happier to see a return to action than referee Andrew Bartlett. Bartlett was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer a year ago. It’s been 12 months since he put on the blades. His first game back was an exhibition […]
In order for Canada to continue moving forward in reconciliation, the public education system must teach the true history of Indigenous people, according to Sen. Murray Sinclair. Sinclair served as the chairman of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission from 2009 to 2015. In June 2015, the Truth […]
Sen. Murray Sinclair, who served as chairman of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission from 2009 to 2015, was the keynote speaker for a recent online presentation co-hosted by District School Board Ontario North East and Northern College.
Passenger rail has been the subject of debate in Ontario’s northern regions for as long as anyone can remember. Most recently arguments have been put forward in support of passenger rail on the basis of; tourism, connectivity, equity, and economic spin off. Given this renewed enthusiasm, Northern Policy Institute posed […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced 26 active COIVD-19 cases in the past week – three in the Dryden/Red Lake region, 20 in the Kenora region, two in the Sioux Lookout region and one in the district of Rainy River. Riverside Healthcare has confirmed that the local case is a […]
Nominations are now open for the Barbara Laronde Emerging Artist Award for Indigenous women and gender marginalized people in northern Ontario. The award is being offered by Native Women in the Arts (NWIA), a non-profit organization based out of Toronto. The award comes with a plaque and a $3,500 cash […]
Takumi Ito and Jeff Gustafson shared dinner in Texas back in October.
The Fort Frances Lakers are assembling a winning team for the 2020-2021 season. Meet its nine returning favourites. Flynn Perry #21 Age: 20 Hometown: Inuvik, Northwest Territories Position: RW Shoots: RFavourite NHL Player: Taylor HallBest Hockey Memory: First Junior goalFuture Hockey Plans: Play college hockeyFuture School/Career Goals: Attend UVIC “In […]
For a full Giving Back listing, check out our website at www.fftimes.com. Stuff a cruiser is in need of volunteers, December 5 at locations through the district. Volunteers collect groceries from residents, and pack them into cruisers for people in need. Great for high school hours! Call Charlene at 275-8841 […]
As the first snow falls, it is hard to imagine that COVID-19 has had the world wrapped in its vortex for eight months. For some of us, the hardest adjustment was working from home. But for others, this year has been tougher than most even without the pandemic. Experiencing the […]
