Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
It was a busy day for staff at the Talk on the Street Eatery Food Truck on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Parked at the Rainy Lake Square for the regular Thursday market, the food truck was donating one dollar from the sale of every “Handberg-er” burger special to the Alzheimer […]
The hungry mouse, Kw’at’el, searches for food in ‘Th’owxiya’ a tale from the Kwantlen First Nations. The play was a treat for all those in attendance at the Kids & Company show last night. After stealing from the old, hungry spirit that inhabits the food basket, the mouse must appease […]
KENORA – News that the Ontario government is extending funding that helps rural and northern hospitals avoid temporary ER closures is music to Ray Racette’s ears. “We were certainly hoping for it, and we certainly were very pleased when we learned that it was indeed being extended,” the Lake of […]
Northwestern Health Unit is reminding everyone to stay safe this respiratory illness season and prevent unnecessary visits to the hospital by preventing the spread of infections. The following measures can help to keep you and others healthy: All eligible people are encouraged to get their influenza and COVID-19 vaccines as […]
It took referencing a dozen different sources to identify children who died at St. Boniface Industrial School, Janet La France told the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples Sept. 20. La France is the executive director with Société historique de Saint-Boniface in Manitoba. She compiled a list of 300 First Nations […]
The Western Hockey League announced yesterday that International Falls native and former NHL coach Kevin Constantine was suspended Sunday after a complaint of alleged violations of the league’s policies. According to a release from the Major Junior league issued Monday evening, “Constantine was suspended on Sunday after the WHL’s independent […]
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1 million over two years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support productivity and growth in the province’s maple syrup sector. The Maple Production Improvement Initiative will provide eligible maple syrup producers access to cost-shared […]
