Sam Odrowski A demographic shift is happening in Northern Ontario and Rainy River District is among the areas experiencing one of the most severe declines in population. While Ontario, as a whole, has grown by 25 percent since 1996, the population of Rainy River District has dropped by just over […]
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Staff Two district townships saw their councils all acclaimed for the Oct. 22 municipal election. In Morley, Andrew McCormick, Gary Jolicouer, Anthony Armstrong, and Maria Vandenbrand were acclaimed as councillors. Incumbent reeve George Heyens also was acclaimed. In Lake of the Woods township, Colleen Fadden was acclaimed as mayor. April […]
Sam Odrowski A fun way to kick off the holiday season is awaiting at Fort High’s outdoor track, where a Reindeer Run, Walk, or Roll event will take place. The holiday celebration, being hosted by Community Living Fort Frances and District , will take place this Saturday (Nov. 3) from […]
Press Release Riverside Community Counselling Services, a program of Riverside Health Care, is pleased to announce its fifth-annual sponsorship of the “Shine the Light” campaign here. November is woman abuse awareness and prevention month, and “Shine the Light” was initiated by the London Abused Women’s Centre in London, Ont. A […]
Sam Odrowski With cannabis now legal across Canada, there’s a few things people should note before blazing up. In Ontario, only those aged 19 or older will be permitted to use and purchase pot, and possess up to 30 grams in public. Cannabis now is available for purchase online at […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Oct. 21-27 were the Niobe Lake Fire Department (Atikokan), Hugh and Carol Clifford (Sleeman), Wayne Flatt (Emo), Carolee Strachan (Emo), Jonathan Nussbaumer (Fort Frances), Bev Jacobson (Atikokan), and Wes McPherson (Fort […]
Sam Odrowski The Cantilever Distillery held a launch celebration Friday afternoon in Rainer, Mn. to outline plans for a 31-room boutique hotel, craft distillery, cocktail room, and rooftop patio/bar. The project, located at 2078 Spruce St. in Rainer, is set for completion by next summer. Marty Goulet, one of its […]
Sam Odrowski With October being cyber security awareness month, a local police officer is in the process of visiting schools across the district to educate students about online safety, cyber-bullying, and avoiding exploitation. “Our most fundamental responsibility as a society is to protect our children from those would do them […]
Sam Odrowski The provincial government plans to repeal sections of Bill 148, which includes freezing the minimum wage at $14 an hour until 2020. The minimum wage was set to increase to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, 2019 under the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act (Bill 148) that was […]
Press Release Earlier this month, Riverside Health Care announced plans to enter into a three-year agreement with Extendicare Assist at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home in Fort Frances. Riverside finalized this agreement with Extendicare Inc. on Thursday, Oct. 12. On Monday, Oct. 15, the first two consultants from the Extendicare Assist […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Rainy River Federation of Agriculture will hold its annual dinner and meeting this Saturday (Nov. 3) at the Millennium Hall in Stratton. A social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 and the meeting at 7:30. For tickets, call Bernie Zimmerman (275-7912), Rick […]
Sam Odrowski With the annual poppy campaign having kicked off Friday, residents are reminded to watch out for Legion members at local businesses and schools to make a donation and get one. The campaign wraps up on Nov. 11 and the money that’s raised is spent locally, such as on […]
