Local News from Across the Rainy River District
TORONTO – His activation not official until Wednesday, Blue Jays pitcher Sergio Romo watched from a stadium restaurant as his new team earned a walkoff victory over Boston a night earlier at Rogers Centre. Enjoying a beverage on his own after passing his physical, the 39-year-old reliever – a three-time […]
A Canadian soldier charged for speaking out against COVID-19 vaccine requirements will march through Ottawa on Thursday, kicking off what organizers are promising — and residents fear — will be a new wave of protests throughout the summer. Army reservist James Topp was charged in February with two counts of […]
Canada will require that companies add nutrition warnings to the front of pre-packaged food with high levels of saturated fat, sugar or sodium in an effort to help grocery shoppers make healthier choices with just a glance. But ground meat will be exempt from the labels, after ranchers groups objected […]
Interest in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives has exploded over the past year or so among operators keen to repair relationships and expand their reach, says the head of the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. The association launched monthly webinars in January for those eager to better welcome visitors who […]
On June 7, the Rainy River Public Library received a letter from their landlord, Northern Sky Solutions, saying their rent would be nearly tripling on August 1. “The library cannot afford to pay the amount demanded,” says a recent post from the library’s Facebook page. “We would go bankrupt.” The […]
New forestry opportunities have been identified for the Rainy River District, following a recent wood supply study. Boundary Waters Forest Management Corporation in Partnership with Rainy River Future Development Corporation and Atikokan Economic Development Corporation has conducted a Wood Supply Study on the Boundary Waters Forest Sustainable Forest Licence (SFL). […]
While work on the demolition of the former Resolute Fort Frances Mill continues, the first concept plans of what could take its place have finally been revealed. In a deputation to the Town of Fort Frances council and administration at monday night’s Council meeting, Tom Janzen and Wes Paetkau of […]
The heat couldn’t beat the joy on the faces of Fort Frances High School graduates as they crossed the stage at the Memorial Sports Centre Ice for Kids Arena for the 2022 graduation ceremony. The return to an in-person event brought the entire graduating class and their friends and families […]
Last Friday, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford was sworn in as the Minister of Northern Development and Minister of Indigenous Affairs. He says being able to focus on these two areas will help him in constituency work. “I take a great deal of pride in the fact that we had […]
Railroad Daze is set to make its triumphant return following a the two-year break every event seems to have gone through. The family fun festival will run from July 15-17 in Rainy River. Organizer Martin Kreger remembers when he attended as a child. He says he loved listening to live […]
Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteer drivers. Call Sheri at 274-4818 for more information or email s.monahan@rhcf. on.ca The LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary is looking for people to take the positions of president, vice-president and special events co-ordinator. We are also looking for someone who will do publicity. The Auxiliary […]
It finally is gone. On Wednesday, June 22 the corpse of Rainy River’s biggest, long dead, Elm treesuccumbed to the chainsaw ministrations of Daryl’s Custom Landscapes Ltd. Over the last decades Dutch Elm Disease has steadily wiped out the towering American Elms lining many streets in our towns. During the […]
