Local News from Across the Rainy River District
After decades of hiding their identities, Indigenous leaders say communities are now experiencing a “new identity crisis” as more and more Canadians falsely and fraudulently claim Indigenous ancestry for personal gain. “Today it’s a different crisis. We are struggling with people who are trying to be us,” Scott McLeod, the […]
In a galaxy not so far away, a little green Jedi, whose unique syntax and sage advice captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, made his unforgettable debut. Master Yoda, the beloved character from the Star Wars saga, has been a source of inspiration for fans for decades. On May 21st, […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 7 C (45 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers during the day turning to cloudy periods with a chance of showers overnight with a high of 19 (66) and a low of […]
Fort Frances Councillor David Kircher has resigned his seat at the council table, following an integrity Commissioner report criticizing his actions. At Monday night’s regular council meeting, integrity commissioner David G. Boghosian gave a verbal synopsis of his report. He had been directed to investigate claims against Kircher by Mayor […]
As the Governments of Canada and Ontario continue to make right historic wrongs, another local First Nation community will be seeing a significant that will help them set a new course for the future. In a ceremony held in Naicatchewenin First Nation last Thursday, May 9, 2024, chief and council, […]
The estate of Hermina Fletcher, the victim of convicted nurse Lindsey Coyle, was awarded damages and costs to the tune of $130,000. Fletcher’s son Melvin and granddaughter Melissa were part of the lawsuit, represented by Douglas Judson of Judson Howie LLP. According to a release from Judson Howie, Regional Senior […]
It was months of recesses and lunch breaks spent working but last week the cast and crew of Frozen JR. made up of students from grades three to eight and several staff put off a much lauded production of the musical based on the hit animated movie. “We started this […]
Split the Pot Lottery returns with bigger prizes to win in support of Ontario hospitals! Split the Pot Lottery is back, and it’s bigger and better than before with larger early reward prizes and more hospital partners, including Riverside Foundation for Health Care. From May 9 to June 20, this […]
Theatre fans have had a chock-full year so far, and there’s plenty more laughter to come as a local playwright has her work return to the stage for a final run. Tracy Gibson is a local writer who has produced several of her own plays over the years, calling in […]
The Muskie Football team is gearing up for a new season, with three weeks of skills camps. The Championship team will be seeking new members to replace its graduating athletes. Spring camp is open to anyone hoping to join the tea in September. It will take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday […]
Borderland Judo did its final belt grading for the season on Thursday May 2nd. Emery Heyens and Theo Faragher to orange belt. Sawyer Lance, Rosina Woodgate, Rylan Steele, Paxten Hughes, and Koen Tucker to green belt. Liam Wood, Khloe Laur, and Pobp Murrell to blue stripe belt. The belt colours […]
Last season’s Muskie’s Football team wasn’t just the league Champion. It has created an impressive group of seniors – many of whom have been signed at the U.S. college level, with several others being scouted by the Rifles. Here are three Muskies who are launching their careers through varsity football: […]
