Local News from Across the Rainy River District
It was a historic moment on Friday, May 20, 2022, as the Fort Frances-International Falls International Bridge was officially announced to be under new ownership, making it a unique entity among all bridges in the country. At a special ribbon cutting ceremony held in the early afternoon on the Canadian […]
On May 22, 2022 at approximately 3:20 pm members of the Ontario Pro- vincial Police (OPP) Dryden Detachment received a report of an individual in need of assistance at the Wabigoon River in the City of Dryden. Members of the OPP responded with the assistance of Northwest Emergency Medical Services […]
The MNR’s Northwest Fire Region has almost half the crews than it did last year. Thankfully, as of May 18, the Region has seen eight fires — 101 fewer than the province had on the same date last year. Chris Marchand, the Region’s information officer says if the Region were […]
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 is currently celebrating its 70th year of being active, raising money for hospital equipment. If anyone wishes […]
More volunteer firefighters needed across District This past weekend, members from Alberton, Chapple, Emo and LaVallee Fire and Emergency Services met for a live fire training Session at the Chapple North Training Grounds. There were a few members in attendance that had just joined the team at the begin- ning […]
A month from their AGM in June, LaVer- endrye General Hospital Auxiliary is looking for people to fill the positions of president, vice-president, and special events coordinator. Interim president Irene Laing says she isn’t sure what might happen if the roles aren’t filled by then. They need someone who is […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. The outbreak is specific to the East and West Wings and was declared due to a few residents developing a new or worse respiratory symptoms. As a precautionary […]
LifeWorks released its monthly Mental Health Index™ on Friday, revealing that for the 25th consecutive month, Canadian workers had a mental health score lower than 0.0 — the pre-pandemic benchmark. “Canadians have been experiencing nonstop changes and uncertainties for over two years, and time has not made it any easier […]
Despite the rain, many people showed up to enjoy the 50th annual Manitou Fish Fry on Friday afternoon. The poor weather also didn’t stop Rainy River First Nations Chief and Council from putting on a great event at the pow-wow grounds north of Junction 11/71. —Daniel Adam photos
The FFHS Muskies competed in the Harry McMaster Track Meet in Dryden on May 17. The team brought 42 competitors to Dryden and brought home 31 medals: Grades 7/8 Avery Degagne – 1st in 100m Sayler Easton – 1st in 400m , 3rd in 100m Cadence Sinclair – 3rd in […]
The high school soccer season kicked off last week, with a match-up between the Fort Frances Muskies and Rainy River Owls on Wednesday morning. The Muskies took the win for both matches, with 5-0 victories in each. – Daniel Adam photos
14-year-old TJ Barker is ready to fish his first “real” tournament with his dad, Jon. The pair are set to compete against about 30 other teams in the 2022 Emo Walleye Classic next weekend. TJ says he’s fished a bunch of smaller derbies, but this is his first real taste […]
