Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — Hundreds of international students were in attendance on Wednesday for an orientation held at Lakehead University. The university said around 400 students would be welcomed on Wednesday, with approximately 700 students in total for the new school year. Students from around the world have travelled to Thunder […]
Manitoba teachers are heading into a new school year with the promise of back pay and a first-of-its-kind contract, which will raise salaries by more than 12 per cent by 2026, following an official signing ceremony Tuesday. Representatives from the Manitoba Teachers’ Society and Manitoba School Boards Association exchanged pens […]
The Fort Frances Sight & Sound Wolves captured the Rainy River District Fastball League Championship over the Frequency Hearing Stratton Eagles in two games with a 5-4 victory last Thursday evening. On a damp, misty evening Sight and Sound jumped out to a lead but Frequency clawed their way back […]
Prior to the RRDFL all-star game (From left) Guy Arpin, Wes Blight, Donnie Gall and Murray Armstrong were inducted into the RRDFL Hall of Fame. The game that followed was entertaining with great plays in the field and some nice hits. After the game each of the new hall of […]
Fire fighters from the Fort Frances Fire Department practice tackling a fire through a window last Sunday. This week and last weekend firefighters from across the district had the opportunity to use a mobile live fire training unit to practice a variety of manoeuvres for fire fighting. The hot weather […]
Residents of Rainy River are grappling with the news that all of their primary care physicians have posted their resignations. The doctors, which oversee the emergency room, clinic and long term care facility, issued a statement to the community last week, notifying patients that they could no longer provide safe […]
Municipal and federal representatives are encouraged by a recent sit-down meeting to discuss the ongoing concerns surrounding the exploitation of fishing in the district, though they are also disappointed in key absences around the table. Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski and Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas were both part […]
The last week has been a tough one for residents of the Fort Frances-Rainy River area, particularly so for the elderly, and those with underlying health problems. First there was the news that, due to the paramedic shortage, the Emo ambulance station was being temporarily closed. Then came the news […]
Tickets sales for the Pirates of the Riverside Gala have set sail at a blistering pace, with the event nearly sold out, organizers are still seeking donations to make the event a success. As of Monday afternoon, the tickets for the event were nearing 75 per cent sold out according […]
At the Aug. 12, 2024 meeting of Fort Frances Town Council, the council voted to approve The Penalty Box Box Canteen as the new tenant for the canteen space at the Memorial Sports Centre. “It’s kind of been in the works since April,” says proprietor Riley Pollard. “I had the […]
A local resident is spearheading a new initiative to try to raise funds to support those doing volunteer work with animals in the district. Empties for Paws is a movement spreading across Canada that is challenging everyday citizens and businesses to help raise money for local animal rescues by donating […]
Weechi-it-te-win Family Services – Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and the United Native Friendship Centre are once again partnering up to host a back-to-school Summer Fun Beach Day on Friday, August 30, from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. at Point Park in Fort Frances/Agency one. Activities include pontoon rides, lawn games, sand […]
