Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Education Department announced Thursday it will forgive student debt for more than 100,000 borrowers who attended colleges in the now-defunct ITT Technical Institute chain but left before graduating. In a rarely used move, the agency said it will erase federal loans for borrowers who left the for-profit colleges during […]
On Monday August 30, the Fort Frances Muskies return to the football field for this first time since November 2019 when they won the Winnipeg High School Division 3 championship. While the Muskies hope to return to the Winnipeg High School League in 2022, due to the pandemic, the team […]
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) – Buffalo Bills receiver Isaiah McKenzie revealed he faces NFL discipline for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols for unvaccinated players by failing to wear a mask inside the team’s facility. McKenzie wrote: “They got me! ↕NFL you win!” in a Thursday social media post in which […]
The first Explore Rainy Lake Digital Fishing Tournament has come to a close, with a number of anglers taking home prize money. The tournament, sponsored by the Town of Fort Frances in partnership with the Rainy River Future Development Corporation, provided $5,000 in prize money for the virtual tournament. Youth […]
In about one year, Fort Frances residents will be voting to elect their municipal councillors and mayor. With three years of the term under the bridge, it is about the right time that council reflect on the challenges, the highlights of their tenure and whether they will seek reelection. Although […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is still reminding the public that face masks are still mandatory in the province. This reminder comes as Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said they have received complaints from businesses of people from out of the province who are […]
Ontario Premier Doug Ford made a stop in Fort Frances this morning as part of a district-wide tour. Ford, along with MPP Greg Rickford, were at Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, where a presentation by Science North was given to them as they prepare for the launch of the […]
Forest fires have been spreading across the region and the drier climate has not been helpful in controlling them. While there are many side effects of forest fires, one is that they are causing delays in homeowners getting insurance on their homes or property. John Homer, owner of Causeway Insurance […]
After about three months of searching, a hospital-type bed was finally able to find a home. Bill Michl, Voyageur Lions Club treasurer, said a woman who had lost her trailer in a fire used a similar bed to assist her sleeping position following a back injury when she was with […]
Can’t wait for the Lakers’ season to start? Here’s your chance for a sneak peek at the team – the Lakers will be opening their Training Camp to the public. It starts on Friday at 6 p.m then 9:30am and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m on Sunday. Fans are […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 is pleased to announce the appointment of Geneva Kejick, Territorial Planning Unit Climate Specialist to serve on the federal governments Sustainable Development Advisory Council of Canada. Ms. Kejick was appointed by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathon Wilkinson on December 23rd 2020. […]
There are 14 months left until the next municipal elections; current council members in the Rainy River District are wrapping up the final year of the council term. With a unique term because of the unforeseen pandemic, many were put to the test, having to take on tough decisions, support […]
