Local News from Across the Rainy River District
CHURDAN, Iowa (AP) – In the 1970s when George Naylor said he wanted to grow organic crops, the idea didn’t go over well. Back then organic crops were an oddity, destined for health food stores or maybe a few farmers markets. “I told my dad I wanted to be an […]
CALGARY – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. announced plans Wednesday to build a new aircraft manufacturing plant east of Calgary that could eventually employ up to 1,500 people. The company said the facility, dubbed De Havilland Field, is to be located in Wheatland County between the communities of Chestermere […]
BOSTON (AP) – The Boston Celtics are planning to discipline coach Ime Udoka, likely with a suspension, because of an improper relationship with a member of the organization, two people with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday. The people spoke to the AP on condition of […]
PRAGUE, Czech Republic – NHL teams playing in the Czech capital next month have been told their Russian players are not welcome. The Czech Foreign Ministry has told the NHL of its stance because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The ministry declined to say whether the NHL has replied. The […]
The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) has announced that they will be expanding their Early Learning Language Program across the province. Six new school divisions are partnering with the Early Learning and Child Care Ministry (ELCC) to bring the Michif and Dene languages to young students in all 12 MN-S regions. At […]
A special awareness walk and all-inclusive pow-wow will bring people together to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this year. Scheduled for Friday, September 30, the entire event is the result of numerous businesses, organizations and groups, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, coming together to recognize the need for […]
Well-known Canadian comedian and speaker Big Daddy Tazz is bringing his show to Rainy Lake Square tomorrow night after stops in a couple of area schools during the day. Also known as Tazz Norris, Big Daddy Tazz has been featured on a variety of platforms throughout Canada including Just For […]
After a heated debate during a public meeting held on Sept. 13 in the Township of Emo, a proposed declaration of equality formally stating allyship with members of the LGBTQ2+ community was approved by town council members—but not without opposition. “I’ll sign it, but I’ll make my statement very clear. […]
A new name has been chosen to replace Colonization Street in Emo, Ontario, to honour the town’s relationship with Indigenous peoples in the area. On September 13, Emo town council voted unanimously to rename Colonization Street to Neechee Miikanaa, which means “Friendship Road”. The name Neechee Miikanaa was chosen by […]
After a summer of playing shows with a full band, three original members of The Trews will bring their acoustic trio to Fort Frances as the opening act of the 2022-2023 Tour De Fort Series. John-Angus MacDonald is the lead guitarist of the Trews and has been with the band […]
On August 17, 2022 Philip ‘Pete’ Peterson celebrated his centennial birthday with a paddle on Rainy River. While not as agile as in his younger days when he was a pilot serving for the US military in both World War II and The Korean War, with the help of Community […]
Dan Hanson and Trevor Day are the big winners in the 2022 Rainy River Walleye Tournament, which took place in Rainy River this past weekend. The pair won with a total weight of 20.56 pounds, including 13.69 pounds on day one and 6.87 pounds on day two. For more photos, […]
