Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Ontario Land Trust Alliance issued a media release on June 27 revealing that the Ontario government had allocated an additional $14 million to the Greenlands Conservation Partnership, to help conserve and protect ecologically important natural areas across Ontario. It represents the single largest fund to secure private land for […]
Sioux Lookout 33 is located on the western edge of Wabakimi Provincial Park. The 60,394 hectare fire is not under control. Heavy equipment continues to construct fire guards to limit spread potential while crews establish hose lines. Values protection is ongoing. Sioux Lookout 44 is located on the west side […]
On June 15, Ottawa announced Quebec will be granted “limited additional time” to devise a caribou protection plan due to a wildfire season that has burned over one million hectares of forest so far. Ontario signed a similar agreement last year with the feds. In March, David Piccini, Ontario’s minister […]
Tonight will see partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a continuing risk of showers and thunderstorms before becoming cloudy with a chance of showers overnight and a high of 22 (72) with […]
Residents at Rainycrest Long Term Care got to enjoy a senior prom last month, with a grand march around the facility, drinks, and live music.
The Fort Frances High School graduating class of 2023 took their walk across the stage at the Fort Frances Memorial Sports Complex last Thursday night. The arena was full of family and friends who greeted the students and acknowledged their accomplishments. FFHS vice-principal Dan Bird was the Master of Ceremonies […]
There was no shortage of fun to be had across the Rainy River District on Saturday, July 1, 2023, for Canada Day. Those in Fort Frances saw the annual parade, as well as activities as the Point park and La Place Rendez-Vous, while the fairgrounds in Emo were turned into […]
Hallett Brewing held a successful soft opening on Saturday, July 1, 2023, welcoming eager patrons for the first time to try out beer on tap or in cans, tasty snacks, or to grab some Hallett Brewing merchandise. Owners Andrew (top left) and Tanya (bottom left) Mueller have been hard at […]
It’s not hard to find your silly face when you’re out enjoying a hot summer Canada Day at the Point Park, as these youngsters can attest. Activities for the holiday took part across the district, from the Canada Day parade and subsequent activities at the Point in Fort Frances, to […]
The much-anticipated Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC) is fast approaching. The tournament website lists 110 teams registered to compete, compared to a field of 90 last year. Greg Gustafson, director of angler relations says FFCBC is one of the biggest functions that Fort Frances has. “It’s something for the […]
Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) chair and mayor of Rainy River, Deb Ewald, was elected to the executive of the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) at its annual general meeting in Thunder Bay June 20-22. According to its website, “NOSDA was formed to develop a co-operative […]
Those with sewing skills looking for a fun summer hobby and an opportunity to make a difference in the community can join the ongoing Touch Quilt Project with the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts. The project is not a new one, said Rylee Rieu, client services co-ordinator for the […]
