Local News from Across the Rainy River District
COVID-19 has hit hard many sectors in northern Ontario and manufacturing is no exception. As an important sector to Canada’s economy, the government of Canada announced that is helping northern Ontario companies to modernize their processes with involves adopting new technologies, improving productivity and maintaining a highly skilled workforce. On […]
It’s that time of year again, when tree cutting services like Daryl’s Custom Landscaping are busy clearing out dead and unruly trees, to make way for spring renewal. This monster was taken down on Victoria Avenue. – Submitted photo
Crews closed the international bridge and worked overnight from 8:00 p.m. on Saturday until 4:00 a.m. Sunday morning to take down the overhanging structure connecting the north and south portions of the old mill. Demolition has also begun on the northern-most portions of the mill along Central Ave. –Ken Kellar […]
Vaccination clinics have opened across the District, with those aged 75 and over now eligible to register for a COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Northwestern Health Unit, the clinics have been designed with safety in mind, to limit contact between clients. Each clinic has signage indicating entrances, parking, exits, and […]
Only took three tries to book my online appointment for my COVID 19 Vaccination. I am delighted to get the jab! – Jack Elliott photo
Break out your chef’s cap and fire up the oven – it’s time to get cooking. Shooniya Wa-Biitong has created a series of hands-on cooking workshops for those in the district to attend to help boost their skills and confidence in the kitchen, and also help to strengthen bonds as […]
In the year of COVID many local groups have had to adapt to keep life as close to normal as possible, and the Rainy River District 4-H Association has been no exception. Coming into the end of March, when the agriculture group traditionally holds its annual awards banquet, the 4-H […]
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, left, Fort Frances councillors Mike Behan, Rick Wiedenhoeft, mayor June Caul, Heather Krawchuk, constituency assistant to Marcus Powlowski, councillors Andrew Hallikas, Wendy Brunetta and John McTaggart stand in front of the Memorial Sports Centre to celebrate a multi-million dollar funding announcement Tuesday morning to renovate […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the OPP is requesting assistance from members of the public to locate a missing person. The OPP is trying to locate 54 year old Hal HARASYMYK of Burditt Lake in Senn Township. Hal is believed to be operating a White […]
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in a violent crime investigation. Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on March 20, 2021, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an assault with a weapon that took place on the 200 block of Scott Street […]
The Family Centre is collecting donations of kids clothing for their semi-annual Kids Giveaway. The event runs from March 23 to 24. The Family Centre will have a room set up with kids clothes arranged by size. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Donations are […]
