Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Lillie Ave. has seen a flurry of activity over the last few weeks as work under the street has been completed and above-ground work has begun. A recent status report on the Make a Big Splash FF Facebook page says: “Splash park equipment is well in production and scheduled to […]
A major storm downed multiple trees at Caliper Lake Provincial Park last July, with some of them falling on campers, cars, and roadways. Trevor Gibb of Ontario Parks says the storm caused “extensive” tree damage. Despite the destruction, the park reopened on schedule just a few weeks ago. Gibb said […]
This summer young athletes from all across North America will gather to compete and represent their communities in the 11th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). The games have been held every three years since 1990. Initially scheduled to take place in 2020, the 2023 NAIG will be held in Halifax, […]
The TOPS Salad Supper always reunites friends and TOPS members. Over 120 people from all over the district from Rainy River to Nestor Falls attended.
The Stratton EarlyON Centre held an open house event on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to give area families a chance to check out their location and get involved in a few fun activities.
With files from United Beef Club press reporter Kennah LeBlanc Local youth are getting hands on experience in a variety of agriculture-related fields as they work towards the Emo Fall Fair. The United Beef Club, operating out of Stratton, has had two meetings so far this summer as part of […]
Fort Frances GM is rolling out a win-win proposition: take a new vehicle for a spin on June 15, and the dealership will donate $50 to a local cause. The Drive for a Cause event is a favourite fundraiser for staff at the dealership. Each year, they get to choose […]
The LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary’s Strawberry Social is just around the corner. This annual event provides sweet treats that everyone can feel good about eating. Each cake, ice cream, and strawberry dessert sold means funds generated for the hospital. Once again, this will be a pre-order and delivery event only. […]
A township in eastern Ontario issued a precautionary evacuation notice for residents near an active wildfire on Monday, as water bombers and crews battled dozens of fires in the northern regions of the province. The wildfire burning around Centennial Lake, about 150 kilometres west of Ottawa, was one of the […]
TORONTO – Ontario has lowered the minimum age requirement to become a lifeguard to 15 years old, saying the change is aimed at addressing a staffing shortage across the province. The minimum age requirement was previously 16, and the province said the change aligns with updated requirements from the Lifesaving […]
Ontario has committed to paying a third of the cost to save a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, Ont., premier Doug Ford said Thursday. The province and the federal government are “inches” away from a deal with automaker Stellantis, he said, but did not provide financial details. Ford […]
OTTAWA – The federal prison service will review its decision to move notorious killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security facility, but its reason for the controversial transfer remained secret Monday. Leaders from across the political spectrum expressed shock and outrage at the Correctional Service of Canada’s decision to move the […]
