Local News from Across the Rainy River District
They’ve been Pep Guardiola’s go-to players for goals at Manchester City. Sergio Aguero, the penalty-box predator described by his manager as a “lion in the jungle.” Raheem Sterling, the once-streaky winger who has grown into a composed and prolific finisher. Consider this: Aguero and Sterling were City’s top two scorers […]
Tom Morrish spends a little quality time with newspaper and the family’s latest addition – one of the chicks he’s recently hatched in his incubator. – Submitted photo
Freddie Calder, from Fort Frances, spent a fun-filled day visiting his grandparents’ farm in Burriss. Freddie got to hang out with his family’s miniature horse, and was tasked with feeding a runt piglet. – Submitted photos
Best for Kitty is excited to introduce Viola. Viola is a young, black domestic long-haired cat who was found as a stray. We cannot believe that this cat was left to fend for herself. She is a beauty with personality to match. Viola has a placid and tolerant disposition. She […]
The Fort Frances paper mill is 65 per cent demolished. The rest of the demolition is expected to be completed by the spring of 2022. Cody Vangel, chief building official and municipal planner, said there are four phases to the demolition: the paper mill, screen building, craft mill and biomass […]
Pharmasave in Fort Frances received a shipment of the Pfizer vaccine after the province stopped the use of AstraZeneca for the first dose. Ashley LaFreniere, assistant at Pharmasave, said anyone 12 years of age or older can call them and have their name put on the waiting list for first […]
A fully stocked garden centre is a sure sign that summer is just around the corner. Jersey Buist pushed a cart of treasures for her parents on a recent trip to Hammonds Greenhouse. Garden centres are open to in-person shopping, and curbside service for those who would like it. – […]
Extreme fire behaviour has been detected across the region which has resulted in a few large fires of concern, mainly in the Kenora and Thunder Bay regions. The extreme fire activity was in the Willard Lake area, between Vermillion Bay and Kenora, with fires known as Kenora 25, Kenora 27 […]
Anyone aged 12 and older is now eligible to book a vaccine appointment using the provin- cial booking system. While vac- cine eligibility has been open to those aged 18 and older for some time now, vaccine cover- age rates in some parts of the region are still low. Dr. […]
The grand opening of the Rainy Lake Market held at the Rainy Lake Square, was greeted with a much-needed rainfall but that did not prevent community members from stopping by. Sarah Marusyk from the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Center said they had a steady flow of traffic, adding that […]
Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) has prepared a motion called Sounding The Alarm that describes the current crisis in opioid overdoses and calls for action by exploring the idea of a coalition of northern Ontario health units, including the Northwestern Health Unit, to investigate strategies since the north currently […]
All the best cheese and cured meats folded into the delicate shape of a rose surrounded by fruits, crackers and other assorted goods all on perfect display on a platter can make even the most ordinary day feel luxurious. Lena Morelli, 25, has brought this small piece of delicious luxury […]
