Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A group of Ignace representatives has returned from Saskatchewan after touring the Came co uranium mine. The delegation was hosted by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, which provided an opportunity for the Ignace group to learn about the underground mine located at McArthur River and the impact the mine has […]
Ignace council members unanimously passed a resolution on Monday that allows Mayor Kim Baigrie the authority to sign a historic potential hosting agreement between their township and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization. Having just kicked the dust off their boots upon returning from a tour of Saskatchewan’s Cameco uranium mine, […]
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections in eight provinces linked to snakes and feeder rodents. Many of the individuals who became sick reported direct or indirect contact with snakes and feeder rodents (used as reptile food) before […]
A move closer to home could be in the cards for Elders from Aroland First Nation. Aroland is set to receive over $20 million – through the federal government’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program – to build their very own Elders Lodge. The announcement was made by Minister […]
The instrumentalists of The Merry Marching Band had families tapping their feet and getting into the music as they wowed the crowd at the Townshend Theatre last night, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, as part of the Kids and Co. season. The marching band combined catchy music inspired by different regions […]
(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals after an incident that took place in the City of Dryden. On March 16, 2024, officers from the Dryden Detachment were made aware of an individual possibly in possession of explosives. At this […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking public assistance to locate a missing person in Fort Frances. On March 9, 2024, members of the Rainy River District OPP received a missing person report for Melanie Lapish, 35 years old, of Fort […]
Jean Richards is saying good bye to the Fine Line Art Gallery. Jean was one of the founding members of the Gallery, 28 years ago, when she and a small group of others took it on them- selves to raise the profile of local art. They knew of many talented […]
There was plenty of Irish cheer to be had this past weekend in the Rainy River District as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were held at various times and places, to the joy of many. On Friday, March 15, 2024, the Rainycrest Auxiliary held a St. Patrick’s Day party for residents […]
Seven Generations Education Institute held a Next-Gen Showcase on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, to show off the myriad technologies it has at its disposal to enhance learning spaces, as well as to provide fun or productive services to the general public. The showcase invited the public to try their hands […]
The Fort Frances Lakers held their annual award ceremony on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Fort Frances Senior Centre, allowing the team to recognize the hard work of the players throughout the year as the regular season comes to a close. Graduating players Jack Orchard and Remington Richardson were […]
Mark VanHeyst and Mark Hyatt think it’s easy being green. They enjoyed some laughs and great food and entertainment at the St Patrick’s Day Supper at St. Patrick’s Church in Emo. The sold out event is always a popular one for the district. For more, see A8.
