Local News from Across the Rainy River District
BEIJING (AP) – For journalists covering the Beijing Winter Olympics, China’s strict pandemic measures are creating a surreal and somewhat frustrating experience. China requires electronic confirmation of the health status of those participating in or covering the Games and shunts them into a closed loop bubble upon arrival. That kept […]
The Fort Frances and District Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee issued an urgent plea for help to district government representatives. A letter sent to MPP Greg Rickford and MP Marcus Powlowski is urging the provincial and federal government to assist the region in securing more doctors. “The status of physician […]
Financial support flowing through the Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) was a factor in the survival of many small businesses across the District, according to a report presented to the Rainy River District Municipal Association annual meeting by RRFDC Executive Director Geoff Gillon. The organization has dispersed $2.9 million […]
These two brothers and their mom were happy to get outside when the temps were a little less frigid and school was online. Envrionment Canada says the current cold snap should break over the weekend bringing high temperatures above -10 celsius for a few days into next week which should […]
The fire departments in Alberton, Chapple, Emo and La Vallee are looking for volunteers to fill positions. Alberton and Emo are each looking to fill 10 positions, Chapple is looking to fill five and La Vallee is looking to fill nine. Tyrell Griffith, fire chief for Alberton, Chapple, Emo and […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Board and staff are pleased to announce that a generous gift of $1.1 million dollars has been received from the estate of Patricia Cunningham. Joyce Cunningham, mother of Patricia, was a former library board chair who was instrumental in getting the present library built. Joyce […]
New funding for Indigenous housing from the Ontario government has left Justin Marchand, Chief Executive Officer of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS), “ecstatic.” The funding, to be renewed annually, will provide Indigenous-led, culturally appropriate long-term housing solutions and support services to Indigenous people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, reads […]
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault is considering “next steps” in response to the joint letter sent by First Nations chiefs last week, according to a federal government spokesperson. Last week, Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Neskantaga, Kashechewan and Eabametoong First Nations chiefs sent a joint letter to Guilbeault after […]
The national women’s curling championship will take place over the next week at Thunder Bay’s Fort William Gardens as planned – but with virtually no live spectators, at least at the outset. The tournament was given the go-ahead last week from the Ontario Health Ministry, following a modified plan proposed […]
The past couple of seasons have proved to be a real challenge for hockey players around the province. Between restrictions, tournament cancellations, and season disruptions, playing the sport and keeping up with all that is going on is becoming difficult and disappointing for players who just want to get out […]
While local snowmobilers eagerly awaited a good dumping of snow so the trails can be groomed and ready for riding, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs encourages its riders to follow all safety protocols when enjoying the sport. The Ontario Provincial Police have released data that shows many riders continue […]
Geena Jackson is the founder and executive producer of Bears’ Lair TV, a reality series that will see Indigenous entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas in the hopes of winning money. A call for contestants from across Canada is currently underway. The plan for the initial season of the series, which […]
