Local News from Across the Rainy River District
OTTAWA – Donning masks alongside poppies in the November chill, Canadians returned to cenotaphs and monuments across much of the country on Thursday morning to remember and pay their respects to those who fought and died in service of the country. This year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies stand in stark contrast […]
IQALUIT, Nunavut – A flowing river that turns to solid ice in October, freezing pipes and frosty arctic temperatures are all routine for Nunavummiut. But those issues were a first for a water treatment system previously used by the Canadian Armed Forces in places, including Haiti after the 2010 earthquake […]
TORONTO – Thanks to a coin flip, CF Montreal will host the Canadian Championship final against Toronto FC on Nov. 21 at Stade Saputo. Defending champion Montreal defeated Toronto in a penalty shootout in 2019, the last time the tournament was con- tested. The 2020 competition was derailed by the […]
CHESTERMERE, Alta. – Canadian Brad Gushue won the Grand Slam of Curling’s Na- tional on Sunday while Tracy Fleury dropped the women’s final. Gushue of St. John’s, N.L., captured his 12th career Grand Slam title by defeating Scot- land’s Bruce Mouat 5-2 in the men’s final. Gushue, third Mark Nichols, […]
The Town of Fort Frances council voted against a resolution brought forward by Coun. Douglas Judson to have the integrity commissioner carry out a technological investigation to find the source of a leaked document provided to the Times. Instead, four council members and Mayor June Caul voted to seek advice […]
Left, Jacquee Loerzel, community family violence counselor at Riverside Community Counseling Services and Jennifer Horton, owner of Curvy Chick, are kickstarting the Shine the Light Campaign to raise awareness on women abuse. Nov. 15 is wear purple day, and residents are encouraged to wear purple to show their support. Curvy […]
On Sept. 28 the Government of Ontario announced $15.3 million dollars in funding over five years for new programming to support victims and survivors of human trafficking in Northern Ontario. In the Fort Frances area, the funds will be administered by Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services (FFTAHS). Nakita Morrisseau […]
It’s been a difficult year for farmers in the District, with severe droughts, feed shortages and construction headaches. But the season ended on a high note, with the final cattle auction of the year being deemed a success. For more details, see Moos from the Herd. – Ken Kellar photo
Fort Frances Coun. Douglas Judson has, over a few months, gathered about 300 signatures to petition the town to have an outdoor splash pad water park. In his letter to the town clerk, Judson said the Town of Fort Frances is in dire need of improved recreational amenities and tourism […]
Police are reporting an increase in fraudulent calls in northwestern Ontario. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want you to confirm who you’re dealing with before sending any money or sharing personal information over the phone. Recently there has been a report of a recording utilizing a local OPP members name […]
The Ontario government is proposing to refocus the Far North Act and its regulations for Far North economic development and joint planning with Indigenous partners. The revised Act will focus on enabling the development of all-season roads, electrical transmission projects and mineral development, while maintaining community-based land-use planning. “Our government […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is readying another fundraising initiative to help push their current capital campaign to new heights. As part of their “Picture This” campaign, the Foundation is organizing a virtual silent auction to help raise funds for upgrades and improvements to Riverside Health Care’s diagnostic imaging department. […]
