Local News from Across the Rainy River District
If you’re between the ages of 16 and 30, a new survey has been launched to get your opinion on what life is like in your small northern Ontario town and what can be done to make it better. As part of a joint venture between the Northern Policy Institute […]
It takes a community to affect change. It’s an ideology that Peggy Loyie was born into, and has guided her throughout her career. Loyie has been the Program Manager of Rainy River District Victim Service for nearly 13 years. Before that, she was a long-time employee of the United Native […]
Sometimes our dreams take us to places we least expect. Joan MacLean, Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre CEO, originally from Toronto, found herself in Fort Frances two years ago to follow her passions and in the process has found her forever home. “It’s a lovely town. I’m really happy […]
Organizers of the Rainy River Walleye Tournament envisioned a traditional fishing tournament, despite Covid protocols. Their vision became a reality this past weekend, as 75 teams competed for cash and bragging rights, complete with entertainment, food and family events. Below are the top 30 teams. To see the full listing, […]
Mayor June Caul, centre, was on hand with staff of Beyak Automotive Group and Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy, for an official open house and ribbon cutting for the long-anticipated gymnastics studio. The grand opening event included refreshments and demonstrations by students. Beyak Automotive is supporting the gymnastics club, which has […]
The Fort Frances High School Muskies golf team headed to Dryden for their first tournament of the season. The event was hosted by Eagles landing Golf Course, and saw the Fort Frances Boys take third place as a team. In the Individual events, Ashton Barnes took the boys’ title, and […]
The Fort Frances Lakers are hitting the ice for their first home game of the season this Friday, as they take on the Dryden Ice Dogs. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. at ice for Kids Arena. The league is pushing ahead with a nearly full season, with plenty […]
They may have suffered a defeat, but the Muskies football team played with heart in Friday’s season opener. The game was played against the Dryden Eagles, on home turf. The team hits the road for the next few weeks, returning on Friday, October 15. Due to Covid, the Muskies will […]
Currently, we have nine active cases of COVID-19 connected to the NWHU catchment area. Since our last update, we have not received report of any new positive COVID-19 test results. NWHU recommends that everyone, including those who have been vaccinated, assume COVID-19 is in their community and practise preventive measures […]
Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor, centre, along with Bev Sisco, left, and Grace Pawloski, were at the Fort Frances Community Clinic this morning to drop off hand-made blue ribbons to mark World Alzheimer’s Day. The ribbons were made by Noreen Melville, Nancy Lockman and Nyla […]
OTTAWA – Canadians have chosen another minority Liberal government – almost identical to the one it replaced – to finish the fight against COVID-19 and rebuild the shattered economy. Precisely how stable a minority remains to be seen, as results were still trickling in and there were tight contests in […]
TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 574 new cases of COVID-19 today and eight more deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says that 434 of those cases are in people who are not fully vaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status. Elliott says 330 people are hospitalized with […]
