Since our St. Patrick’s Day luncheon had to be cancelled due to the onset of coronavirus in Canada, we felt a need to find a way to communicate with our fellow seniors after months of silence. For those who use Facebook, our name there is: Rainy River Activity Depot. On […]
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Ken Kellar
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Following two years of work and almost $40-million, the new bridge that connects Rainy River to Baudette, Minn. is finally complete. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, announced the completion of the Baudette/Rainy River International Bridge on Tuesday. The project began in […]
Press Release
This year the Minnesota Land Trust is happy to announce that the Rainy Lake Conservancy has been awarded the honor of the Minnesota Land Trust “Partner of the Year.” “The Rainy Lake Conservancy truly is one of our unsung heroes when it comes to conservation,” says Kris Larson, executive director […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced one new positive COVID-19 case in the Dryden/Red Lake region. Currently there are five active cases, two in the Dryden/Red Lake area, one in Kenora and two in Sioux Lookout. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said the health unit […]
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New Gold Inc. Reported its third quarter operational results for the Company as of September 30, 2020 and reaffirms annual production guidance. “During this quarter, the Rainy River Mine delivered another strong quarter of operational and technical performance. Mine operations ramped up towards the 2021 target capacity of approximately 150,000 […]
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Several local dirt mixers took part in a Superior Dirt Riders Motocross meet in Atikokan on September 26. The club runs several dirt bike and ATV practices and races throughout the summer and fall, in Emo, Atikokan and Kakabeka Falls. COVID-19 shortened the season this year, but the group was […]
Sarah McCarthy and Mike Aiken photos Healthcare protesters in Dryden are demanding more funding and more staff to support long-term care homes.
Sarah McCarthy and Mike Aiken photos Healthcare protesters in Dryden are demanding more funding and more staff to support long-term care homes.
Sarah McCarthy and Mike Aiken photos Healthcare protesters in Dryden are demanding more funding and more staff to support long-term care homes.
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
On Thursday, about 15 protesters gathered in front of 479 Government Rd. in Dryden, Ontario, to ask the provincial government for increased staffing and funding for long-term care homes. Katrina Peterson, vice-president of Unifor Local 324 and a full time registered practical nurse at the Princess Court long-term care home […]
LVGHA News
The monthly meeting for the Laverendrye General Hospital Auxiliary was held in the hospital conference room on October 5 with eight members in attendance Five in person and three virtually. COVID -19 protocols were observed. The Hospital Auxiliary Association of Ontario has been disbanded, and is now part of Volunteer […]
Press Release The government of Ontario has amended the Marriage Act to enable Indigenous officiants to perform marriage ceremonies according to their customs and traditions, and to submit a marriage for registration with the Ontario Registrar General. These changes, effective immediately, recognize the role of Indigenous communities and organizations in […]
