Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Bass tournament committee votes to proceed In a meeting Saturday, the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship committee voted to proceed with the tournament. High water levels had paused their decision for quite some time, but July 2 was their firm date to decide whether to proceed or not. Co-chairman Wayne […]
Little Theo was recently rescued with his siblings by Best for Kitty, and is available for adoption. The local organization rescues and rehomes cats and kittens across the District. No room for this snuggle-bug? Consider helping out in other ways — the volunteer organization is in need of foster homes, […]
Canada Day celebrations took place in several towns across the District on Friday, including a parade in Barwick. Orange took a prominent place alongside red and white in the festivities, in honour of the swelling desire for Reconciliation across the country. Most Canada Day celebrations were cancelled last year, to […]
A recent study on Boundary Waters Forest Management Corp.’s Sustainable Forest License (SFL) may help bring mills and biomass facilities to the Rainy River District. “Several opportunities could allow for the expansion of existing facilities and the potential for new wood fibre facilities,” says a Boundary Waters press release. The […]
Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is making it easier for students interested in the health and medical fields to make their first steps toward a dream career. Beginning in fall 2022, SGEI is offering its Emergency Services Fundamentals (EMSF) program that will give prospective or pre-med students a leg up […]
Sioux Narrows is the new home of a special interactive installation from Science north. In a special unveiling at the Northern Ontario Sportfishing Centre in the small town, municipal dignitaries, Science North staff and administrations, and representatives of the provincial and Federal governments were on hand to officially open the […]
(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Kenora Crime Unit have charged a person because of multiple fire and mischief calls. On Tuesday June 28, 2022, at 12:48 a.m. members of the Kenora OPP received a report of a fire at Fifth […]
Devlin residents were treated to a Canada Day parade on Friday, complete with floats and a bicycle parade. Canada Day activities took place across the District. —Submitted photos
If I had a passenger with me, they probably would have gotten whiplash. Passing by the church, the grey lump I had initially mistaken for a rock eyed the highway with clear purpose. It was only after I had passed it that I realized what it was, and slammed the […]
Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteer drivers. Call Sheri at 274-4818 for more information or email s.monahan@rhcf. on.ca The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is seeking new volunteers. Pick up an application from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, call 807-274-9555, or e-mail fortfrancesvb@gmail.com for more information. The LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary […]
All equipment that the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s Picture This campaign raised funds for is on order with expected arrival and installation dates still being confirmed. “Thanks to the generosity of the community, our district will soon be home to brand new diagnostic imaging equipment,” said Foundation Director Allison […]
With provincial backing, Valley Adult Learning Association (VALA) is launching a new business venture that will allow it to teach job skills to clients in a setting that is flexible; suiting their needs. Matt Smart has trouble with anxiety, making certain tasks that might be assigned in some jobs a […]
