Local News from Across the Rainy River District
New made-in-Manitoba training on “culturally safe care” will educate current and future doctors, nurses and their colleagues on anti-Indigenous racism with a goal of improving treatment for all patients. Health-care workers will be able to register for Giga Mino Ganawenimaag Anishinaabeg — an Ojibwa phrase that translates to “We will […]
On November 22, the Municipality of LaVallee held their annual Appreciation Supper. Several groups acknowledged for their service, including volunteer firefighters, arena board, cemetery committee, waste management, library, livestock valuers, fence viewers and seniors committee. Clockwise from above: Mike Busch and Karen Bombay relaxing after a delicious meal; Some of […]
The Emo Legion Branch #99 hosted a Remembrance Day Supper with many attending and enjoying Remembrance Day traditions and most importantly the message “We Will Remember Them.” The Colour Party consists of: Front row (L-R) Bobbi Gray, Mary Hyatt. Back row (L-R) Mark Loney ( long time Reveille player ) […]
Last Wednesday the Fort Frances High School Muskies held their end of season awards banquet, to honour outstanding contributions, and say farewell to senior players. The Muskies went to the semi-final round in the playoff match in WHSFL play this year. The banquet also featured a video of senior players […]
The paramedics were on hand at last week’s seniors coffee gathering in LaVallee. Many attending coffee gatherings were pleased to have this service. Paramedics will be offering this service on a regular basis, and are able to check blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar levels.
An iconic institution of cartoon royalty has been made real thanks to the work done in preparation for Row i Theatre’s production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” set to run this week at the Knox united Church in Fort Frances. Tickets are still available for both Friday,November 29, 2024 and […]
A Human Rights Tribunal hearing launched by Borderland Pride against the Township of Emo and Mayor Harold McQuaker concluded last week, with the decision being made against the Township. The suit stems from 2020, when council voted against a request from Borderland Pride to proclaim June Pride Month and fly […]
Fort Frances councillors are tasking administration to report on the future of Sunny Cove Camp and other revenue generating activities for the town following a series of notices of motion raised by coun. Kaleb Firth. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, three motions originally introduced by Firth at their […]
Residents of the town of Fort Frances will be paying more for services and seeing higher water and sewer rates next year as the town works to establish its various budgets for 2025. The rates were discussed and approved at Monday night’s meeting of town council, where administration presented two […]
Brad Oster, Superintendent of Education for the Rainy River District School Board, says educators in the district now focus on “math fact fluency” with interactive ways to gamify learning. Moreover, Oster says math fact fluency differs from “drill and kill” memorization techniques by creating positive classroom learning experiences and memories. […]
The Rainy River District got its first real dose of snow Sunday night into Monday, making roads sloppy and slippery. It’s important to adjust your driving habits as we shift from fall and summer driving into winter driving. Charlotte Bazylewski is a driving instructor at the Rainy Lake Campus of […]
Although it began as a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, the LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary will be combining the Fall Tea they usually host with its biannual Spirit of Christmas fundraiser on December 1st. According to Marnie Cumming, the fundraiser will have a selection of “wonderful items” will be […]
