Local News from Across the Rainy River District
It’s a safe bet you’ve never seen ice fishing like this before. Tucked away at the end of a lane on the west end of the Town of Rainy River sits Vaughn Murray’s newest and most eye-catching project. He’s converted a white limousine – a 1994 Lincoln, to be specific […]
As I listen to television newscasts trying to understand the war in Ukraine, I am amazed at the exodus of over 1.5 million women, children and the elderly fleeing to Poland and other neighbouring friendly countries who have opened their borders. I am humbled by citizens who are taking those […]
Once again the West Rainy River District Lions Club will be holding their District-wide Pontoon Boat Raffle. This year in conjunction with Nestor Falls Marine & Sport, the First Prize will be a Princecraft Vectra 21 LT Pontoon Boat package, c/w 115 hp Mercury EXLPT Pro motor valued at $47,900. […]
It is calving season for beef farmers, and the crew on Blackhawk Simmentals Farm are knee deep, calving, tagging and needling. Blackhawk Simmentals Farm in Stratton sees about 160 calves per season, between late January and the end of March. It’s a hectic season of round the clock vigilance and […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the January Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Kelly-Rae Calder of, Fort Frances ON with the winning ticket number P-7774297. Calder takes home $13.955, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Monday, February […]
Rhonda Snow is an Anishinaabe artist from Fort Frances and has recently finished a series of paintings of Ojibwe Spirit Horses which will be shown in partnership with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO). Snow has been a long-time champion of Ojibwe Spirit Horses and was instrumental in saving the breed, […]
Enbridge Gas is helping the Chapple Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates. “At Enbridge Gas, safety is our priority. […]
The Nestor Falls Winter Carnival provided plenty of outdoor fun this past weekend. Kicking the event off was the annual Fishing Derby and a Snowmobile Scavenger Hunt on Saturday. Sunday saw skating and snowshoe racing in the morning, followed by the lumberjack competition at the Nestor Falls Hotel and the […]
A new medical pedicure service in town, Happy Feet Foot Care, is bridging the gap in diabetic and medical foot care. Tammy Brown-Idrissou, owner and manager, said this service had been lacking in the district, especially with an ageing population. She’s hoping her service will ease the lengthy waitlists at […]
Despite losing time to the extended Christmas layoff, the Muskies court sports teams are having a good winter season. Four teams, senior and junior boys basketball, and senior and junior girls volleyball are all enjoying good seasons. The Times contacted each coach to ask them how they feel their respective […]
Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy (RLGA) is putting out a call for those interested in coaching with the club. Current coaches recently completed certification training. According to RLGA president Jessica Ogden the only thing holding the club back from accepting new students is the fact that they don’t have enough coaches. […]
Twin Flames will be burning bright in a five-show tour across northwestern Ontario, including a stop in Fort Frances on Tuesday March 15 at Townshend Theatre. The Ottawa-based husband and wife pair have developed a unique sound which digs into their heritage as a couple. Jaaji (pronounced Yaah Yee) is […]
