Local News from Across the Rainy River District
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to a California animal cruelty law that affects the pork industry, ruling that the case was properly dismissed by lower courts. Pork producers had said that the law could force industry-wide changes and raise the cost of bacon and […]
OTTAWA – People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier appears set to announce his candidacy in a coming byelection for a federal seat in Manitoba. A news release issued Wednesday afternoon said Bernier, a former cabinet minister who quit the Conservative caucus in 2018 to found the party, will make […]
Mark your calendars – today is being recorded as Ice Out Day Spring 2023 – the day ice has officially cleared from the north arm, and boaters can travel freely throughout the lake. The earliest in recent memory was April 9, in 2012, with mid-May being typical.
Nash Dolyny jumps while classmates turn the rope for him. Last week during Education Week students at J. W. Walker School in Fort Frances participated in Jump Rope for Heart a program that raises funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Students have the option to raise money […]
With pandemic restrictions and high water levels, Canada Day celebrations in Fort Frances have been on hold the past few years. But now, two months from the holiday, comeback plans are already brewing. “We are really excited to bring Canada Day activities back,” says Holly Kaemingh, marketing and PR manager […]
The time is now to nominate those individuals in town who help to make it a better place for everyone. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, councillor Steven Maki urged the people of Fort Frances to bring forward names and nominations for the town’s annual Citizen of the Year […]
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Read the original article: https://theconversation.com/mothers-education-has-a-powerful-role-shaping-their-childrens-futures-203539 Providing equitable quality education for all people is one of the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. To meet this goal, international organizations and […]
The Maple Leafs entered Wednesday with their backs firmly pressed against the wall. Sheldon Keefe’s team responded with what he described as their best effort of the season – one peppered with desperation and urgency – to keep its flicking hopes alive. It was only one night, but Toronto isn’t […]
To kick off the spring fishing season, families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers across Ontario can celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing this weekend. “Whether you’re new to fishing or an experienced angler, it’s a great way to bond with family this Mother’s Day weekend,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of […]
One police officer has died and two others are in hospital after they were shot at a home in a village east of Ottawa, Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday. OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique identified the officer who died as Sgt. Eric Mueller. “It is with an extremely heavy heart that […]
Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of Fox Creek. The department says it is helping the northern First Nation set up temporary housing in nearby John […]
Police Briefs (DRYDEN, ON) – A distur- bance at a business in the City of Dryden has led to two in- dividuals being arrested and charged for numerous offences. On May 9, 2023, at approx- imately 3:30 p.m. officers with the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded […]
