Local News from Across the Rainy River District
An eight-year-old boy in Greater Sudbury has died from invasive group A streptococcal disease, a fast-moving and severe bacterial infection that is on the rise in Canada. Public Health Sudbury and Districts says it takes the same approach with all cases identified as invasive Group A strep in the region, […]
As Hockey Canada and hockey culture continue to come under scrutiny, David A. Robertson’s newest middle school novel, The Kodiaks: Home Ice Advantage, tackles the ugly experience of racism at the minor hockey level. “If we say that it’s not there then how are we ever going to make it […]
A harm-reduction vending machine may be coming soon to Brantford as part of an action plan from local stakeholders looking to address the opioid crisis in both communities. The machine — called Our Healthbox — dispenses health information and items like HIV self-testing kits, naloxone and other harm-reduction supplies to […]
For young families and those just starting out in their careers, the thought of retirement is the furthest thing from their minds. The hustle and bustle of daily life is the priority – getting the kids to hockey or dance class, preparing dinner or taking the dog to the vet. […]
A recent survey by the Ontario Truckers Association has backed up what the Ontario New Democratic Party and others have already been saying about northern highways and the truck traffic that uses them. NDP MPP John Vanthof said in a telephone interview that the survey was pointing out “many of […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -21 C (-6 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries during the day, remaining partly cloudy overnight with a continuing chance of flurries and a high of -14 […]
Due to lack of snow the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club had to pivot from holding a Poker Ski to a Poker Hike on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Participants were able to take a lovely walk in the woods on Saturday morning and pick up poker chips along the way […]
The Fort Frances House League Heroes were victorious over the Thunder Bay Fury in the final on Sunday. The U15/U18 team went undefeated to take the championship. The tournament featured teams from Fort Frances, Thunder Bay, Nipigon, and Kenora. Fort Frances U13 also won on their side.
The Muskie boys played to a 5-2 victory in Saturday night’s final Border Battle of the season against the International Falls High Broncos. Scoring for Muskies were Ashton Armstrong, Klyde LaPlante, Ashton Veldhuisen, Aiden Jean and Trent Friesen. Karson Loughrey took the win in the net. The game got a […]
The Muskie Girls Seniors were honoured at a home game against the Dryden Eagles, on February 6. The team will be saying goodbye to six players at the end of the season: Hayden Allam, Isabelle Tanguay, Karsyn McQuaker, Kiera Fairnington, Kourtney McCoy, and Maddy Bliss. Each player was acknowledged, along […]
It’s been 10 years since the #5 paper machine at the Fort Frances mill went silent. Stan Tinkess, who worked at the mill for 36 years before taking an early retirement from his role as Stock Preparation Supervisor kept a memento from the day – a piece of paper from […]
As part of a government initiative, two local organizations are being recognized for the work they do that benefits the entire community. The Northwestern Ontario Metis Child and Family Services (NWOMCFS) Fort Frances branch and Northwest Community Legal Clinic (NCLC) Fort Frances branch are both the recipients of the Ontario […]
