Local News from Across the Rainy River District
An increasing number of Canadians recognize the harms and trauma residential schools inflicted on generations of Indigenous people, according to a new study but some experts say along with that a disturbing trend of residential school denialism also continues to grow. “We cannot discount or deny the dangerous rise in […]
The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) has sent a concerned letter to all federal, provincial and territorial finance ministers on the eve of the December 15th Finance Meeting. The letter, in response to ongoing discussion in Alberta regarding potential withdrawal from the CPP, is calling on the government to […]
A man is facing fines after Manitoba Conservation officers say he illegally shot a bald eagle with a high-powered rifle, and left the animal for dead. According to the province, Manitoba Conservation officers received a tip through their Turn In Poachers (TIP) program last Friday about a bald eagle that […]
Conmee, Ont. — The process of offering free heat pumps to lower income households that rely on expensive electric heat is underway, less than a week after the provincial program was unveiled. Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has budgeted $40 million to make available 2,500 heat-pump units to homeowners […]
Canada set a high bar globally when the country announced new standards Monday to crack down on planet-warming methane emissions, say observers. The federal government released draft regulations that will effectively ban oil and gas companies from venting or flaring methane and impose more stringent monitoring requirements to reduce the […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one person in relation to a Break and Enter on Victoria Avenue. On December 9, 2023, shortly after 4:30 a.m. Police responded to a break and enter call on Victoria Avenue in the […]
Another splendid Holiday celebration was held on Saturday, December 8, this time at the Morley Hall at the Recreation Centre in Stratton, On. It was hosted by the Stratton Seniors Friendship Club with guests from that community and across the District. “We planned on 100 guests but had to add […]
Rookie Trent Friesen scored the Muskie boys’ only goal of last Friday’s game against the Sioux North Warriors, to trigger the annual Teddy Toss in the first period. The Muskies would go on to lose in a shootout, but Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child & Family Services Adopt an Angel program […]
In a year underlined by increasing costs of living, the Salvation Army in Fort Frances is feeling the pinch, but is committed to providing those in need in the area with a happy Christmas. The local organization is in full swing of its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign and its Christmas […]
WARNING: this story involves details of residential schools and may be distressing for some readers. Work is ongoing on a parcel of land where potential graves of Residential School Students could be located, but it will take some time yet before any concrete answers are found. In a press release […]
Assuming Rainy Lake is adequately frozen by New Year’s Day, the Voyageur Lions Club will continue the annual tradition of their polar plunge with fundraisers plunging into the icy waters of Rainy Lake. Bill Michl is organizing the event for the Voyageur Lions. He says they’re hoping the event grows […]
The Boys’ Drumming Group has been a source of pride and connection for many students at Robert Moore School, and the Ojibwe language club for elementary school students has also engaged young people in a love for learning language. “The number is just growing and growing,” said the presenter at […]
