Local News from Across the Rainy River District
New federal food regulations taking effect last week will significantly increase the amount of vitamin D added to several everyday foods sold in Ontario, including milk and margarine, as part of a national effort to address widespread vitamin D deficiency and improve long-term bone health. Under updated rules announced by […]
For a town still feeling the loss of its paper mill more than a decade ago, the promise of new industry is tantalizing; 50 or more new jobs, a much-needed boost to the local economy, perhaps a stepping stone to attract new business or help those already here expand. According […]
A single case of the infectious measles virus has been reported in the Kenora area, prompting the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) to warn anyone who might have come into contact with the individual to take precautions. The person diagnosed with the disease, who was not named to protect their privacy, […]
Riverside Health Care has handed out the largest single-month 50/50 jackpot ever distributed by an organization in the Rainy River District at $27,952.50, a total it credited to strong and ongoing community support. Julia (Charmaine) Herbert of Fort Frances took home the record-breaking pot, calling it a wonderful surprise that […]
As part of its plan to protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the Ontario government is protecting firefighters in Kenora- Rainy River by investing over $ 300,000 through the Fire Protection Grant. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford made an announcement yesterday in Dryden. “This funding is a reflection of our […]
On Friday Dec. 19, 2025, at its annual Christmas breakfast for office staff, chief and council of Rainy River First Nations, as well as the family of Gary Medicine, honoured OPP constable Aaron Green who successfully used his OPP issued drone to help find Medicine when he was lost on […]
The Rainy River District School Board (RRDB) is maintaining a similar ethos for its approach to mental health as in previous years, according to the board’s mental health leader. Tracey Idle, the Mental Health Lead for the RRDSB, discussed the board’s mental health strategy as it prepared to enter the […]
Even though she once dreamed of being a nurse, a decision to combine two other passions made for a unique career path that has been anything but ordinary. Kathleen Lawrence, co-owner of Vintage Junky, once had dreams of being a nurse, but ultimately pivoted to hairdressing and selling vintage goods. […]
Dear Editor: As Fort Frances enters a municipal election year, the conclusion of the Point Park litigation should prompt serious reflection about the suitability for re-election of the multi-term councillors who presided over this seismic waste of taxpayer money. After nearly 30 years of litigation and close to $5.5 million […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 0 (32) with a low of -10 (14). Friday will bring a mix of sun and cloud during the day before […]
Jim Hudson of Lowerys Fort Frances pulled the winning ticket for the first of the Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances’ 2026 Trip of the Month draws on the morning of Friday, January 2, 2026. Shirley Larson was the winner of a Wonders of Turkey trip, valued at $4,400. Next month’s […]
On Dec. 18, 2025, the The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) announced that it has been reaccredited under the Ontario Public Library Guidelines, reaffirming the Library’s commitment to providing high-quality, accessible and up-to-date services to the community. According to a statement from FFPLTC CEO Nadine Cousineau, accreditation means […]
