Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Chronicle-Journal spoke to people who turned out at Waverley Park on Tuesday in support of the First Nations Land Defence Alliance rally against the transport and storage of nuclear waste in the North. Here’s what some of them had to say about their concerns. “I am very concerned about […]
Rainy River District residents are being given a reason to smile with the return of the Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign. The fundraiser held across Canada April 29 to May 5th, sees proceeds from chocolate chip cookies adorned with a signature pink and blue smile benefit local charities. Money raised […]
A Thunder Bay construction company has been awarded a $2.1-million contract to oversee a major overhaul of roads in Rosslyn Village and Kakabeka Falls this spring and summer. Oliver Paipoonge council awarded the project to Bruno’s Contracting last week. Under a posted construction schedule, work is to start in Rosslyn Village next Monday, […]
Tonight will be cloudy with periods of rain and a low of 5 C (41 F). Tomorrow will continue to see cloudy skies with a chance of showers during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of 14 (57) and a low of 5 (41). Saturday will bring […]
Teams from schools across the Rainy River District came together at Seven Generations Education Institute’s (SGEI) Fort Frances campus last Thursday, April 25, 2024, to take part in the annual Gag- we-gikendamaawiziwin, or “Quest for Knowledge” competition. Grade 5, 6, 7 and 8 Ojibwe classes from multiple schools took part […]
He may not be THE Elvis, but Elvis tribute artist Adam T Elvis, had all the moves, costumes and songs to entertain a big crowd last Friday night at the Emo Legion. Above, Adam T Elvis croons a starstruck Carol Booth. His charis- matic charms weren’t lost on Elaine Hughes, […]
The NWO Showcase took place in Fort Frances last week- end. Dozens of young hockey hopefuls came out to play in front of coaches and scouts from a variety of teams. Organized by the Fort Frances Lakers and the Red Lake Miners, the hope is to make the showcase an […]
The FFHS Muskie girls hockey team held their annual awards ceremony on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the FFHS cafeteria. The players, their families and other team volunteers had the oppor- tunity celebrate the past season and departing seniors. Awards were presented by head coach Shane Bliss and assistant coaches […]
It takes a village to raise a child. But it’s important to remember that new moms need a village, too. Mental health struggles around the birth of a child are more prevalent than we previously thought – and those struggles can lead to devastating consequences. As a perinatal mental health […]
Those in the northwest of the province will be seeing some additional benefits when they need to travel for health-related reasons. As part of the Ontario government’s announced 2024 budget, a release from Tuesday, April 30, 2024, added more information on planned changes to the Northern Health Travel Grant program, […]
The Cornells have hosted over two dozen events in their barn over the years. The farm, about 20 minutes west of Fort Frances in La Vallee has hosted celebrations, plays, and concerts featuring bands from as close by as right here in the district to as far away as Australia […]
Last Friday Community Ties & Tapestries: Fibre Artists of the Rainy River Valleyopened at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre. The exhibit of fibre arts brings together artisans from across the Rainy River District to showcase their crafts. Among the crafts were hand-hooked rugs, knitting, quilting, and many other […]
