Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The 56th edition of the Festival du Voyageur is just around the corner! From February 14 to 23, Parc du Voyageur will be (fingers crossed) glistening with beautiful white snow ready to welcome thousands of festivalgoers to celebrate joie de vivre and to discover Francophone and Indigenous cultures. “While we […]
While considered rare, outbreaks related to the Listeria bacteria have been identified in several food products this year in Ontario, underscoring the need for inspection, say officials. Up to September 1, 73 cases of Listeriosis were reported in the province, up dramatically compared to the five-year average of 50 reported […]
THUNDER BAY — After a highly successful summer accommodating 17 cruise ships at the port, Embark Port Services Ltd gives thanks to the province for their support. With the $25,664 in Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) funding, Embark Port Services Ltd. was able to purchase a specialized mobile baggage […]
The forecast is for a week of cool and wet – and maybe even a little bit of the white stuff. For Thursday night, there’s a low of 1C, with periods of drizzle. Friday is calling for a high of 8C, with mainly cloudy skies, with clouds and a low […]
The Annual Hunters Supper, held in Stratton by the West Rainy River District Lions Club, featured a delicious dinner, and hundreds of auction prizes, to raise funds for local projects. Clockwise from left: a rack, great for hanging up those winter jackets Crafted by Alex Anderson, was one of the […]
Fort Frances Laker Landon Lowes accepted a gift card from Boston Pizza, as the BP Player of the Month. Lowes plays forward for the team, joining last year as an affiliate. He was one of the first players to be signed this season. Lowes and his fellow Lakers will be […]
Money was raised, cards were played, and by the end of the evening, a murderer was caught at La Place Rendez-Vous, all as part of the Kiwanis Club’s “Killer Night Out” Murder Mystery Gala held on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The night saw plenty of money raised to continue the […]
Members of the 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron stood guard at cenotaphs throughout the District as Remembrance Day ceremonies were held Monday. Ceremonies honoured the sacrifices of those who died fighting for Canada and the willingness of those who survived to lay down their lives. For more […]
Applications are now open for the next councillor of the Town of Fort Frances. At last night’s meeting of town council, it was officially decided that the process to appoint a councillor to fill the seat vacated by Mandi Olson would begin today, and be concluded with a Special Council […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Police are investigating a fatal single motor vehicle collision on Highway 11. On November 12, 2024, just after 2:30 p.m., emergency services including Rainy River District Emergency Medical Services, Halkirk Fire Team and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District Detachment responded to a report […]
Although she was bullied about her appearance while growing up, 21-year-old Keisha DeBungie always had an interest in beauty and fashion, leading to her candidacy with Miss Indigenous Canada. Despite her anxiety about public speaking at the upcoming event and her existing educational commitments, she finds reassurance in the supportive […]
