Local News from Across the Rainy River District
KENORA – A nearly $2-million Northern Ontario Heritage Fund announcement was music to Chief Chris Skead’s ears. “It’s a great announcement, for sure,” the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation chief said Tuesday. “And it’s definitely going to go a long way in our community.” Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River, announced Monday […]
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Two beadwork artists can now say they’ve had pieces shown at an international art gallery. Justine Gustafson and Jean Marshall, residents of Fort William First Nation, both have pieces in the Radical Stitch show at the National Gallery of Canada. The exhibition showcases bead and […]
At first blush, a relationship between water melon and firefighting seems slightly obscure, unless one focuses on their shared connection with water. Firefighters need it to put out fires, and water melon is more than 90 per cent H20. So perhaps it’s no coincidence a fundraiser for Conmee’s fire department […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of 20 C (68 F). Tomorrow will be sunny in the afternoon with a mix of sun and cloud and a chance showers and risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon with a high of 30 (86) and a low of 20 (68). […]
If you’re bored this summer and looking for something to do or learn, Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) has you covered. The institute has myriad events planned for the summer, from workshops to help learn new skills, demonstrations of different techniques, as well as opportunities to just relax and enjoy […]
In an effort to allow more people to experience the beauty of Ontario’s natural wonders, the government of Ontario is lifting admission fees for all provincial parks this Friday, July 19, 2024. The government made the announcement on Monday, July 8, 2024, noting that the free admission day marks Healthy […]
The Northwest Catholic District Board has announced Alex McAuley as their new Superintendent of Business. McAuley will begin his new role in August and replaces recently retired SBO, Laura Mills. McAuley became qualified as a Chartered Professional Accountant in 2011. Since then, he has gained extensive experience in accounting and […]
Over the course of the last week the Fort Frances Lakers have begun announcing returning players for the 2024-25 SIJHL season. Forwards Clark Scaddan, Brady Krentz, and Brody Lindal, and defenseman Caige Starr have been announced this week. With only two graduating players, the Lakers were the youngest team in […]
The Town of Fort Frances has approved the reconstruction of Third Street between Central Avenue and York Avenue. Starting next in spring next year, that bumpy and degraded section of road will be rebuilt into a new section. “I’m wondering how we’re going to address the bridge line up, particularly […]
Local gardeners are working together to provide native plants suitable for the pollinators in the region to feed on as they pursue their migratory patterns. Lindsay Hamilton is a local gardener and member of the Rainy River District Stewardship (RRDS). She is part of the group that has planted a […]
Voyageurs National Park is offering families the opportunity to take a tour across outer space this summer. Voyageur National Park is a designated International Dark Sky Park. Which means there is little to no light pollution in many areas of the park making it ideal for star gazing. Park After […]
Lake Despair’s annual “Castin For Cash” bass tournament held over the weekend (July 5/6) was a huge success, with many bass being netted. Forty-two teams tried their skills and maybe a little luck. When the two day weigh-ins were finished up the results were as follows: Top team: Jake and […]
