Local News from Across the Rainy River District
On June 11, the provincial government announced that the landfill search for the remains of two missing Winnipeg women is now ready to get underway. “A notice of alteration approval pursuant to section 14(2) of the Environment Act was issued today,” the release states. “This [accelerated license approval] will allow […]
There is power in collaboration. Premier Doug Ford appeared in Greenstone on June 18 to sign letters of confirmation outlining the provincial government’s commitment to Indigenous-led business initiatives, supporting training and skills development, major infrastructure upgrades, and funding for ongoing projects in partnership with four local First Nations. The letters of […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will be sunny during the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a high of 24 (75) and a low of 14 (57). Saturday will be cloudy with a chance of showers throughout the day and […]
Fort Frances Youth Soccer held its annual wind-up tournament and barbecue on Saturday, June 16, with 475 players from 35 teams taking part. The league couldn’t have done it without a little help from its many friends – Holmlund Financial took on the mammoth task of providing a free concession […]
The Rainy River District School Board recog- nized excellence in its staff, partners and volun- teers at its last regular board meeting. Nomina- tions are sought from the public, with winners selected by a panel. This year’s winners: Clockwise from left: The Community Partner of the Year award was presented […]
The threat of rain couldn’t keep Pride supporters down as they turned out to Smokey Bear Park in International Falls, Minn., for Borderland Pride’s annual Passport to Pride March held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, as part of Pride month activities in the region. According to organizers, the walk remains […]
The Crossroads School community gathered for the annual Fish Fry Finale on June 13. Nearly 300 people enjoyed a dinner of fish, fries and fixings. Top left, Kristina Mat- thews, Alyssa Caul and Peg- gy Mathews enjoyed a meal together. Top right, Tracy Rae, Stacey LaBelle and Arlene Rea had […]
Dozens of walkers turned out to Smokey Bear Park in International Falls, Minn., to take part in Borderland Pride’s 2024 Pride March on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The march remains the only Pride March to cross an international border, bringing LGBTQ+ communities on both sides of the border together to […]
The Rainy River District School Board has joined 13 other boards in a class action lawsuit against social media corporations. The Schools for Social Media Change lawsuit was first launched in March, with the Toronto District School Board, Peel District school Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board and Ottawa-Carleton District […]
Outspoken: A Queer 101 is the product of Bobby Hudon’s lived experience as a member of both indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Over the last few months Hudon has carried the program across northern Ontario from Kenora all the way to Manitoulin Island and places in between. Originally from Manitoba, Hudon […]
The Emo Speedway is back to celebrate Canada Day again this year but events will be held on Sunday June 30 rather than on the holiday. The celebrations are a partnership with the Township of Emo, the Borderland Racing Association and the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society which runs the […]
Two local organizations are teaming up to make sure kids and families in need get enough food this summer. The Salvation Army Fort Frances branch, along with the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), are bringing back After the Bell for the summer. The program is designed to make sure that kids […]
