Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Weechi-it-te-win Family Services has announced that due to the overwhelming success of the McTavish Winter Wonderland Trail of Lights last year, they are hosting this free event for the public over two nights this year. Special Projects Coordinator Danielle Bruyere said she and her staff have been hard at work […]
At the annual meeting of the Rainy River District School Board of Trustees on December 5, 2023, Trustee Kathryn Pierroz was elected as Chair and Trustee Mike Walchuk was elected as Vice Chair. Trustee, Kathryn Pierroz, who represents the Townships of Alberton and La Vallee, and the communities of Miscampbell, […]
Mr. and Mrs. Claus made an early appearance last Sunday, Dec. 10, at St. Patrick’s Church in Emo. After Mass a lovely potluck meal was enjoyed as well as fellowship. The day was made even more special with a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. They had a bag of […]
Last Monday’s Concert with the Rainy Lake Community Orchestra was a delightful way to get into the Christmas Spirit. The Orchestra played many delightful holiday favourites. The audience was encouraged to join in on singing several numbers as well. After all, as Buddy the Elf says, “The best way to […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Police are asking witnesses and victims of an early morning incident to contact them, to aid their investigation. Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with theft of a motor vehicle, impaired operation, and […]
The Town of Fort Frances welcomed several new staff members at last night’s council meeting. Penny Hutton has rejoined the team at the Civic Centre, to fill the role of deputy treasurer. Although her role doesn’t officially begin until December 15, she was in attendance at last night’s meeting. The […]
The Government of Ontario is expanding its list of invasive species in an attempt to prevent, control and reduce their spread within the province. In a press release dated Monday, December 11, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced it was regulating 10 new non-native species and four […]
A charity that promotes equitable access to healthcare and provides free medical transportation is calling on communities along the north shore of Lake Superior for their support. Established in 1986, Hope Air is a nationwide charity that provides transportation to and from medical appointments for patients living in remote communities […]
The Ontario government is introducing new measures to build modern schools faster that will cut construction timelines by nearly 50 per cent to meet the unprecedented pace of growth across the province. In Ontario, the average school construction timeline is 4-7 years, which comes from an obsolete capital process that […]
Local members of Parliament are unwilling to speculate about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s future. Polling numbers from Ipsos published in late November indicated 72 per cent of Canadians think that Trudeau should step down, while 38 per cent of those within his own Liberal party want him to step aside. […]
WABIGOON – A small community’s busy community centre is about to get a companion facility next to it. Construction of the pavilion, a covered skating rink that can also host farmers markets, powwows, weddings and other events in warmer months, is going fast and could be completed by spring, according […]
Tonight will begin partly cloudy but clearing late in the evening with a high of -7 C (19 F) and a low of -19 (-2). Tomorrow will be sunny during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of -3 (27) with a low of -2 (28). Thursday will […]
