KENORA–RAINY RIVER — Today, MPP Greg Rickford announced the Ontario Government’s investment, in partnership with the federal government, to deliver urgently needed emergency assistance to the municipalities in Kenora-Rainy River. Communities will receive funding to address municipal operating pressures related to the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the first round […]
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On Tuesday afternoon, August 18, the Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of a new positive COVID-19 test result in the Kenora area. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be […]
Ken Kellar
Even as one fire in the region has been brought under control, another sizeable blaze is continuing to keep residents from their homes. Red049, the 552 hectare fire that forced the evacuation of Red Lake and the surrounding municipalities last week, remains under control following considerable efforts by the Ministry […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Student experiences abroad can be enlightening. They offer a chance to learn different about cultures, different cuisines and different languages. But for Mira Donaldson, 19, her 10-day trip experience with Global Brigades in Honduras set her on the path to fulfil her future dream of becoming a doctor. Originally from […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After extended closure of the Memorial Sports Centre, all sport enthusiasts – with strict guidelines – can go back to using the centre’s facilities. The temporary hours of operation will be from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The centre officially opened their doors last week on Aug. 5. It will […]
Press Release
The regular meeting of the RRBB Lions Club was a busy one as members finalized plans and scrambled to gather any unsold tickets for the RRWT Pontoon Boat Draw set for September 19. Demand for the $20 tickets has been very brisk the last month with over 75 percent of […]
Submitted photo Carter Dewson with a nice Sunset Country pike from earlier in the summer. Get out an enjoy the great fishing as summer starts to wind down.
Ken Kellar
Residents of Front Street Manor can spend more time outdoors in a comfortable way following a donation made in the memory of a former resident. Lindsay Swerhun was a longtime resident of Front Street Manor, and a strong voice for the community she had there. “Lindsay was a big advocate […]
Ken Kellar
Following a less than ideal first outing, the organizers behind the pop-up drive-in movie theatre are looking for the public’s help in making the experience bigger and better for this year and years to come. Due to some technical difficulties right as the inaugural drive-in night’s first movie was set […]
Robin McCormick
I’m missing my Fair Family! As we all know, due to Covid, the decision has been made to not hold the Fair this year. I didn’t realize how much this event has became a big part of my life. Nor did I realize how closely I’ve come to know and […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
With a bumper crop, favourable harvest weather at a premium, and a massive investment in land, crop inputs, equipment and manpower, these Claas combines have to harvest a lot. There are thousands upon thousands of acres to do. Even stopping to unload at the end of a row is a […]
Jack Elliott photo The tongue twister is,’How much crop can a Claas Combine consume if….’ Lots! This was the scene Monday afternoon east of Rainy River as Brielman Agriculture got their harvest operation into full swing in this wheat field.
