Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A Northern Policy Institute researcher says safer highways around Kenora could be built sooner and at a fraction of the cost of twinning by adding alternating passing lanes and a barrier separating opposing traffic. William Dunstan, the institute’s vice-president of research, says traffic volumes in the area favour a three-lane […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) says it does not have enough vacant housing units to meet the needs of tenants displaced by last month’s deadly Rose Manor fire, as funding for temporary hotel accommodation is expected to run out on Nov. 15. The Sept. 22 fire displaced […]
Yesterday, the Ontario government announced that Northwestern Ontario would adopt permanent daylight time (by the way, daylight savings time is not a thing—it’s saving, singular), which means we will not “fall back” on Nov. 1. It’s also caused a wee bit of confusion. Some self-appointed timekeepers have pegged Christmas sunrise […]
In his return from an injury that might have dashed his hopes of ever playing, Fort Frances Lakers goaltender Nolan Koethler stopped 43 of 46 shots sent his way and made a big poke check to help seal a 4-3 shootout win over the Sioux Lookout Bombers Saturday night. Koethler […]
Drawing new business to the Town of Rainy River and giving people a reason to stay in or move to the area were chief among the concerns expressed by residents of the town last week at a lively all-candidates meeting ahead of the Oct. 26 municipal election. The “Meet the […]
On Thursday, Oct. 8, students, staff and dignitaries gathered outside the brand-new Rainy River K-12 school in Rainy River to celebrate its opening. The school began the planning stages quite a while ago, imagining the union of the former Riverview Elementary School and Rainy River High School. “This is a […]
Bringing big-project experience to tackle housing and drive economic growth. With multimillion-dollar projects under his belt and a drive to build a better community, Brent Calder has put his name forward to be the next mayor of Fort Frances with a promise to prioritize development and improve access to housing, […]
John McTaggart has been a business owner, a board member, a volunteer and, for the past two terms, a member of the Town of Fort Frances Council. Now, he is making his bid for the mayor’s seat with promises to build up the town’s economic opportunities and housing supply and […]
Abridged candidate profiles courtesy of the Atikokan Progress. See Wednesday’s Progress for full versions. After 12 years on council, Shine is an incumbent councillor running to become the next mayor of Atikokan. “My reason for running is because I care about the community and the individuals who live in Atikokan. […]
On Thursday, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford was on hand to announce nearly $300,000 in funding for projects across the Rainy River District. The Borderland Racing Association is receiving over $100,000 for improvements to the Emo Speedway. Upcoming improvements to the speedway include washroom renovations, modernization of canteen equipment, purchase […]
Have your say in the community, come out to vote. Advance Polls will be open Saturday, Oct. 17 from 12 – 5 p.m. at the municipal office. Election day is Monday, Oct. 26, with polls open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the municipal office. All voters need a piece […]
Kenora OPP are warning of phone call scams targeting members in the community, and want to remind the public to be vigilant. On Monday October 5th, 2026, the Kenora OPP detachment received a report of fraudulent phone calls to the public asking for donations to a fake OPP Retirement Teddy […]
