Local News from Across the Rainy River District
In a provincial election campaign that has largely neglected Indigenous issues, Real Carrière says it’s one Indigenous issue that has dominated debates and ads that could decide the fate of the ruling Manitoba Progressive Conservatives on Oct. 3. And if the Conservatives lose, New Democratic Party leader Wab Kinew from […]
Police Briefs (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 Phair Avenue. On September 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Police responded to a break and enter call on Phair Avenue in […]
An important week of activities and events in the district got off to a historic start on Monday morning as the Survivor’s Flag was raised at the Fort Frances Civic Centre. The orange Survivor’s Flag is an expression of remembrance meant to honour residential school survivors, according to the website […]
On Thursday, the Fort Frances High School (FFHS) Muskies will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Muskie football. The ceremony will include members of the original muskie team that took to the field in the fall of 1948 as ceremonial captains for the coin toss before kickoff. Larry Fontana, Doug Medhurst […]
A shortage of teaching staff has required the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) to expand their efforts in growing their roster of emergency, unqualified teachers. “There is a significant shortage,” said Kevin Knutsen, RRDSB Executive officer of Employee and Labour Relations. “This isn’t something that’s new. And what we’re […]
Small, rural and local hospital services are under threat of permanent closures, says the Ontario Health Coalition who urges the Ford government to take action. “Emergency departments are repeatedly closing down, birthing closed, critical care gravely understaffed, and yet the Ford government is doing substantially nothing,” said Natalie Mehra, executive […]
Last week the Fort Frances United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) marked 50 years of working in the Fort Frances area and serving indigenous and non-indigenous people alike. Executive Director of UNFC Sheila McMahon says she is happy to see how things have grown over the years. “It started out as […]
NorthWest Ontario Counselling & Consulting (NWOCC), a new locally-owned virtual practice based out of Fort Frances, brings added expertise and mental health support in the community. As of the first week of October, people across northwestern Ontario are welcome to start using their online booking system. Founded by siblings and […]
Naicatchewenin First Nation Fall Bass Classic took place September 22 and 23. More than 40 teams competed this year which is up from previous years. This event is sponsored by both Naicatchewenin First Nations and Naicatchewenin Development Corporation. The winning team was Ryan Witherspoon and Riley Caul with a two […]
With small game and big game hunting seasons opening across the province the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) would like to remind hunters to make every hunt a safe hunt. “Hunting season to many people means carrying on traditions and spending time outdoors with family and friends,” says OCOA President […]
Mildred Allan turned 100 years old on September 23; she was born in 1923. This special event certainly didn’t go unnoticed as family members joined together from near and far to share memories, laughs, maybe a sentimental moment of the good days that have gone by. Cake was enjoyed by […]
Friday in Winnipeg, the FFHS Muskies extended their record to three wins and no losses with a 63-6 win over the St. Norbert Celtics. Muskie’s Senior quarterback #11 Parker Booth led the way throwing six touchdown passes and running for one more major. Booth threw two touchdowns to #1 Hayden […]
