Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Township of Emo has been receiving complaints from Amanda Kellar, 31, who claims her water is rusty brown, sometimes blood red, forcing her to buy drinking water since March. “I have been complaining about my water since the end of April,” Kellar said. “It is brown. It has sediment […]
Just some of the hundreds upon hundreds of bee colonies that have been scattered around the west end of the Rainy River District this summer. Many of the colonies have already been collected and moved out as the bloom on the canola fields wanes as the crop sets seed. Electrified […]
Kenora is now home to a fully funded Bear Clan Patrol, following a provincial funding announcement. The group has received $800,000 from the province, with an additional $400,000 from the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB), to support a one-year Kenora Bear Clan Patrol pilot project. The Indigenous-led Kenora Bear Clan […]
Despite their high visibility gear, the Fort Frances chapter of the Bear Clan Patrol tends to fly under the radar. But the volunteer group has maintained a steady presence in our community for the past three years. “We’re here. We haven’t gone anywhere,” said organizer James Eastman. “We just want […]
This baby girl’s family may not have been able to be in the hospital to wait for her arrival, but that didn’t stop them from celebrating! Little Joey Brooke was born to proud parents Bob and Zoe George on 10:37 am July 27, weighing in at 7 pounds 6 ounces. […]
The third meeting of the 4-H Devlin Beef Club was called to order at 7:30 p.m. June 29, at Kim Jo Bliss’ garage. We started the meeting off with reciting the 4-H pledge. Then Louis handed out the Meeting Three agenda to everyone, and Tayah gave everyone minutes from Meeting […]
Hello, my name is Tyanna Wood and I am running for Fair Queen This year. I am 14 years old and I am heading off to my first year at Rainy River High this school year coming up. My parents are Edna and Tony Wood. I have two older siblings […]
Kelly McIntosh photo Our region has no shortage of spectacular weather. One reader saw this dramatic view over the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre recently. If you have a great shot of our town or your family keeping busy, send it to us so we can share it with […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny before clearing overnight with a high of 25 (77) and a low of 13 (55). Thursday will be sunny and clear with a high of 27 (81) and a low of 15 […]
By Sidhartha Banerjee The Canadian Press MONTREAL – Quebec authorities said Monday the COVID-19 pandemic in the province remains largely under control, but described what they said was a worrying increase of infections among teens and young adults. A significant percentage of new daily cases in Quebec involve people between […]
By Will Graves The Associated Press Zach Aston-Reese pondered the question for a minute. “I’m not exactly sure who is on their first line,” the Penguins forward said when asked how Pittsburgh plans to slow down Montreal’s top line in their best-of-five play-in series that begins Saturday in Toronto. The […]
By Paola Loriggio The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario municipalities will receive up to $4 billion in funding to help cover the costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with up to half earmarked for public transit, the province said Monday. Premier Doug Ford said the money, provided in partnership […]
