Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Goaltender Carter George is one of 24 players invited to represent Canada in the men’s summer Under-18 Team that will skate in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Slovakia and Czechia. “[I remember] getting the call from our goalie coach Justin Pogge [while I was on break at work]. I was […]
We’re heading into another heat event this week. Keep an eye on your neighbours and loved ones, and get to know the signs of heat illness. Spending time in a cool, comfortable space can help prevent heat illness. Those who don’t have access to air conditioning can spend time in […]
Tiny council will be sending a letter to the province asking for a decision on municipal authority implementing tax policies on places of worship. Sparked by a conversation at the committee of the whole last month where Coun. Steffen Walma proposed sending a letter – and only a letter – […]
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is officially underway! In the biggest tournament field in over a decade, 111 boats took off this morning from the Sorting Gap Marina for the first of three days of fishing. Anglers will return at 3:30 today for the start of weigh-ins. See page […]
The Fort Frances Business Improvement Area (BIA) is looking for your input on what should go on top of Scott Street’s new lampposts. Since the old lampposts and the stars on top of them had run their course, the BIA was given two options — refurbish the stars, or get […]
If you are looking for a job to better discover a career in policing, why not consider becoming a cadet? The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is hiring cadets across the province. The OPP Cadet Program focuses on enhancing the career development and experience of future OPP police constable candidates. Cadets […]
A new federal bill formally recognizing the Metis Nation was introduced by federal Crown-Indigenous Relations minister late last month – but not everyone is on board. The federal government introduced Bill C-53 in the House of Commons in late June, otherwise known as ‘An Act respecting the recognition of certain […]
Members of Ontario’s Public Service Pension Plan want clarity on how the province’s largest pension fund manager is actually implementing its climate commitments. The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), which manages over $73 billion in assets, released a climate action plan last year detailing its plan to cut or cancel out […]
Holding space for women, coming together for solidarity and finding solutions to foster dialogue, collaboration, and action to advance gender equality are the themes of the Women Deliver 2023 Conference, which is being attended by a delegation of staff from the Ontario Native Women’s Association. ONWA executive director Cora McGuire-Cyrette […]
Isn’t going to the movies an escape? We drop out for 96-plus minutes into a world of adventure, thrills, car chases, and heroism. Knock’ em down and they come right back. Indiana Jones just can’t be stopped. Tough day? Turn on the TV and put up your feet for the […]
