Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Talks between Fort William First Nation and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) are continuing regarding the provincial utility’s proposed upgrade to its Kakabeka Falls hydroelectric station. A Fort William First Nation spokeswoman didn’t provide details this week, but confirmed discussions between the community and OPG are “ongoing.” On Jan. 23, OPG […]
A Winnipeg entrepreneur is going global with the online reporting tool she created to empower people to report sexual harassment, misconduct and assault on post-secondary campuses and other public spaces. Five years ago, Mary Lobson founded a customizable platform that allows users to anonymously report incidents of sexual violence and […]
With only a few things left to do this spring, the two-year Waterfront Streetscapes Renewal Project in Thunder Bay has mostly been completed. The result is a walkable, modern, and beautified district that is meant to be welcoming to both locals and tourists. Kara Pratt, executive director of the Waterfront […]
Tonight will be cloudy with snow and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day with cloudy periods and a chance of flurries overnight and a high of 1 (34) with a low of -23 (-9). Saturday will bring […]
The Muskie Junior Girls Volleyball team celebrates their win against the Dryden Eagles last week. The match would be a three-set nailbiter with the Muskies winning the third set 15-13. The Muskie Jr. girls have a 3-5 record with one game remaining in the season.
Last weekend saw the 30th annual Ice Box Days bonspiel hosted by the International Falls Curling Club at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre. 30 teams competed across three divisions and enjoyed the traditional prime rib dinner and dance at the International Falls Elk’s Club. After the dust settled the […]
It’s a lose-lose situation as the owners of the Fort Frances-International Falls bridge struggle to keep up with aging infrastructure, federally-mandated costs, and low traffic numbers. During Saturday, January 11, 2024’s annual general meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #29 […]
Despite challenges, the Town of Fort Frances has plenty to be proud of in 2024, and much to look forward to in 2025, according to its mayor. Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas recently spoke with the Fort Frances Times regarding the ups and downs experienced by the town over the […]
A Jan. 10 Facebook post officially announced the retirement of long-time CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Veldron Vogan after over 30 years working for the town. Stepping into the role is a face new to the area but experienced in working with municipalities. Shara Lavalee steps into the role after working with different communities […]
The Rainy River District School Board named the newest school in Rainy River at the last board of trustees meeting on January 7th, and “Rainy River K-12 School” is officially the name of the “state-of-the-art, $30 million facility.” Moreover, Rainy River K-12 School is opening its doors for the next […]
Beth Fairfield, Superintendent of Education for the Rainy River District School Board, plans to increase the capacity of equity among RRDSB employees across the district. For Fairfield, equity goes above and beyond in addressing disproportionality across the systems the board has in place. Thus, the Rainy River District School Board’s […]
Since 2020, financial literacy has been part of the math curriculum taught to all Rainy River District School Board students. Moreover, according to Tanya Kroocmo, Elementary STEM Coordinator for the Rainy River District School Board, students are taught about budgeting, comparison shopping, taxes, currencies, and more with textbooks and online […]
