Local News from Across the Rainy River District
There’s a special late-night party coming, and you are invited. The U.S. National Park Service and Voyageurs Conservancy are coming together to celebrate natural wonder and the cultural heritage of Voyageurs National Park’s night skies with their third annual Summer Star Party. Planned to run from Thursday, August 10, to […]
As we work through the dog days of summer and the evenings begin to cool off, the racing action is hot as ever at the Emo Speedway. Last Saturday’s action had something for everyone to root for, whether it was seeing your favourite weekend warriors leading the charge, seeing a […]
Rainy River District Mens Fastpitch playoffs got underway last night. These are the updated standings and stats after the final regular season games on Thursday, July 27, along with first-round playoff matchups. FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS 1. Frequency Hearing Stratton Eagles 12-3 .800 RF: 142 RA: 74 2. Sight […]
Fort Frances Lakers forward Brady Wicklund has committed to Lake Region State College for the 2023-24 season, as a member of the Royals inaugural hockey program. The 6’1”, 190-pound International Falls native scored 16 points in 11 games from February 9 to March 9, 2023, and added two goals in […]
Athletes returned to the Rainy River District from the 2023 North American Indigenous Games last week after traveling to Halifax to compete. Team Ontario came third overall in the medal standings, with a total of 128, Saskatchewan finished first with 176 medals and British Columbia came second with 160 however, […]
The Solicitor General has approved a new OPP detachment board proposal that, once in effect, will address the unique needs of each community that receives OPP policing services. Currently, there are two police services boards in the district—one for the Town of Fort Frances and one for the Town of […]
As part of the journey to crowning night, the Emo Fair Queen contestants present a Letter to the editor, about a subject they’re passionate about. The submissions are then put to a public vote, to determine a fan favourite, which will be eligible for a small prize. The essays will […]
Place Team # Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Total Anglers 1 23 21.96 18.89 20.34 61.19 Bryan Gustafson Mike Luhman 2 1 20.47 19.34 19.91 59.72 Ian Waterer Motei Demers 3 2 18.59 18.38 18.30 55.27 Jeff Gustafson John Peterson 4 4 16.46 19.19 17.39 53.04 Andy Carlson Matt […]
A small number of clients accessing safer drug use supplies at the Northwestern Health Unit in Fort Frances have reported concerns that the local drug supply may be contaminated with rat poison. We do not know the accuracy of the information, nor do we know the specifics. However, rat poisons […]
The Town of Fort Frances is seeking input from residents regarding their strategic plan for the next four years. With a recently-launched public survey, residents can voice their concerns for pressing issues, and note some of the town’s most important strengths. A statement on the Town’s website says the strategic […]
Marcus Powlowski vows to continue being an advocate for his constituents. The Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP was not factored into this week’s wide-ranging federal cabinet shake-up, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped seven ministers and promoted seven rookies. Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Patty Hajdu was one of just eight members […]
Reaction to a wholesale Cabinet shuffle yesterday by Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which included the removal of two ministers integral to the national Indigenous agenda, demonstrates a divide of perspectives between First Nations and Métis in Ontario. Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare is frustrated that Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc […]
