Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The road to replace the existing water treatment system in NW Bay First Nation has been a long one. On October 19, 2022, the road ended with the Grand Opening of a new plant. Those are the words shared with me by Cliff Carriere, P.Eng. This project has been completed […]
If you get a phone call in the next few months asking about mental health, the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) wants you to take the call. The NWHU announced on Monday that it was launching a new telephone survey that is intended to learn more about local mental health-related perceptions, […]
Cattle and buyers get up close and personal at the newly renovated Stratton Sales Barn. Saturday saw the last sale of the year at the state of the art facility. It provides a more comfortable experience for everyone. For more on the cattle sale, see Moos From the Herd, by […]
Retired Sergeant Robert Holmes joined the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) when he was 18 years old, and retired when he was 48 years old. Although he is 87 years old now, his memories, passion and pride for his time spent with the RCAF are still so “ alive” in […]
Kayla Caul Chartier and Tanya Hughes both graduated November 2 as certificated First Nations Health Managers. This was made possible through long study and many exams, through the First Nations Health Managers Association. The FNHMA promotes and contributes to the advancement of First Nations health management by developing and promoting […]
The West Rainy River District (WRRD) Lions Club held a very successful return of the Hunter’s Supper at the Stratton Recreation Centre on Saturday, November 5, 2022. The always-popular event saw roughly 400 attendees come out for penny tables, pie draws, silent and live auctions and a hearty meal featuring […]
Although there were no Muskies on the podium at the 2022 OFSAA Cross Country final, coach John Dutton is celebrating his team. “It was a great event for our runners! While not everyone was happy with their results, their coach couldn’t be prouder of what they have accomplished this year,” […]
It was a hard-fought, penalty-rich game, but the Fort Frances Lakers emerged with a 5-3 victory on home ice Sunday, over the visiting Red Lake Miners. The Lakers pulled out of the gate with an early lead, finishing the first period 1-0, and the second 2-0, forcing the Miners into […]
The National Memorial (Silver) Cross Mother is chosen annually by the Royal Canadian Legion. This has been happening since 1936. According to Veterans Affairs Canada, “The Memorial Cross (more often referred to as the Silver Cross) is awarded to mothers and widows (next of kin) of Canadian soldiers who died […]
On Wednesday, November 2, Darcy Oliver laid a wreath at the cenotaph in Fort Frances, in memory of his late father, Bert Oliver, who belonged to the 17th Field Regiment, 37th battery in the Second World War. Bert is a war veteran who belonged to the Legion for over 65 […]
When I was in elementary school, we learned about a bad man who wanted to make the world over in his image. That bad man amassed his forces and began expanding outwards, subjugating his neighbours and beyond to achieve his goals. The things he believed and fought for were things […]
The Ontario government is presenting an “improved” offer to the union representing 55,000 education workers, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday as bargaining resumed and staff returned to their jobs following a walkout that shut schools. Doug Ford said he’s glad both sides are at negotiations again, a day after he […]
