Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A passionate group of scare fans and volunteers have made Rainy River the home of the scariest event in the district. In conjunction with Rainy River Rec Centre, the town will be playing host to the Trail of Terror, a haunted walk that is being held for the next two […]
(UNORGANIZED TOWNSHIP) – On Friday October 9, 2020 at approximately 1:16 p.m. members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a camper trailer that had been burned to the ground. The camper trailer was located on Charles Road adjacent to […]
If isolation is starting to run you ragged, there’s an excellent opportunity coming to help freshen up and help in the fight against breast cancer. The first students in the Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI)’s Esthetician Program, will be holding a spa night in honour of breast cancer awareness month […]
Submitted photo The first annual Trails of Terror has been a scary success for Rainy River: The event sold out quickly, with demand still high. The community event has used many volunteers, business participation and funds from the Town to make it happen.
It is Spooktacular. The Rainy River Trail of Terror will send a Covid 19 chill up your spine. Envisioned by Shannon Hagarty and Marty Kreger this concept opened a way for the community to be active and involved in a fun Halloween Season activity while not being cowed by the […]
Paws and Claws, a non-profit charity based in International Falls, Minnesota, is expanding into Fort Frances. Before the borders closed, animals found on the Canadian side were transported to International Falls where they received treatment and foster families, until they got adopted. However, with the border shut, Paws and Claws […]
TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 790 new cases of COVID-19 today, and nine new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 321 of the new cases are in Toronto, 157 are in Peel Region, 76 are in York Region and 57 are in Ottawa. The province says […]
Yolanda Wanakamik of Whitesand First Nation has been named the Director of Indigenous Affairs for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Yolanda Wanakamik as the Director of Indigenous Affairs. A member of Whitesand First Nation, located in the traditional territory of the Robinson Superior Treaty, Yolanda is passionate about health, education and community. She was appointed to […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 congratulates Randy Fobister, newly elected Chief of Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Nation on his successful election on October 8. “I would like to extend my congratulations to Randy Fobister on his recent election,” said Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh. “I am certain that as a former […]
In the winter of 1998, my wife Shonna and I took a trip to Las Vegas. It was the early days of the internet, so we booked through a travel agent, which is why we ended up at the Treasure Island hotel. A pirate ship battle in the lagoon multiple […]
Fort Frances Mayor June Caul says the town is taking steps to help people experiencing homelessness in Fort Frances. As part of her update to council at last week’s meeting, Caul explained that she has spoken with Ontario’s Minister of Finance about homelessness in town in addition to working with […]
