Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Rainy River Abattoir is heading in the right direction, and in better financial shape than recent years, but there is still work to be done to ensure the service continues to be offered in the region, said abattoir treasurer Kim Jo Bliss. Bliss said the organization still owes money, […]
Toy/food drives The Muskie Boys hockey team will be having their own Teddy Toss at their game against the Saints on Thursday. Bring a stuffy to toss on the ice after the team’s first goal. The Fort Frances Lakers will be accepting new, unwrapped toys outside the sportsplex before their […]
Having your town bisected by a disabled train may be a rare occurrence, but when the unlikely scenario became a reality, the joint emergency services of Alberton, Chapple, Emo and LaVallee were up for the challenge. On Sunday, November 28, a train experienced a mechanical failure in Emo, cutting the […]
In keeping with the Government of Canada’s recently announced adjustments to Canada’s border and travel measures, Riverside Health Care (RHC) has likewise adjusted its Covid-19 visitation requirements for Long Term Care and Acute Care visiting. Effective immediately anyone presenting to a RHC site will be required to provide proof of […]
Local OPP officers have stopped a number of impaired drivers over the last two weeks. On December 3, 2021 at around 2:15 p.m. officers from the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a traffic infraction on King’s Highway 11 near Mine Center. Officers conducted a traffic stop and […]
Two people with strong ties to the Rainy River District are releasing a book that aims to teach others about the many stories that make up the histories of both the District, and neighbouring Koochiching County. Shaun Loney and Jim Leonard have spent several years working on their book Manidoo […]
Boston Pizza’s Dale Fortes pulled the winning ticket for the final Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw of 2021 this morning. Les and Laurie Meyers were the winners of an Aurora Borealis-Vancouver/Whitehorse trip valued at $5,000. Kiwanis club member Robin Wright said if you’re fast and lucky there’s still […]
The turning of the calendars to December means the holiday season has descended upon Fort Frances, and like many others do, the Fort Frances Family Centre made sure to help their visitors enjoy some festive spirit. The Family Centre held their Christmas dinner for patrons on Friday, December 3. The […]
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre’s story and baby time continues to be a popular offering, where parents and caregivers spend quality time with their children. Story time and baby time take place on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Samantha Manty, children services clerk at the Fort Frances Public Library […]
While many minds turn to family and those less fortunate in our area during the holiday season, one organization operating in the Rainy River District is hoping people keep some of our most vulnerable four-legged friends in their hearts, as well. Best for Kitty is currently seeking out donations to […]
Holly Daze in Emo made a triumphant return this past weekend after a year waylaid by COVID-19. While it might have been too windy for the fireworks to go off as planned, the Santa Claus parade was a hit as it made its way down Front Street on Friday evening. […]
A Fort Frances local has achieved his dream of working in the NHL – and has landed with the Winnipeg Jets. Cameron Penney, Social Media Manager at True North Sports Entertainment, the company that owns the Jets, said he works in collaboration with a large team, putting together content and […]
