Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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Northerners know what it means to put in an honest day’s work, provide for their families, and take care of their communities. But in Ear Falls, that northern way of life is under threat. In October, Interfor announced the indefinite closure of the Ear Falls sawmill. Over 160 jobs have […]
As a citizen, client, and caregiver I am once again so baffled by an institution whose motto is “Care Close to Home”. Earlier this year Riverside severed the ties with the Foundation. To date no explanation as to why. Now all donor displays are turned off. I always admired each […]
Dear Sir: In the Fort Frances Bulletin of October 14, 2025, you printed one of your recurring features Flashback Pop, Rock and Soul Trivia by a fictional author, Mick Harper. I wish to strenuously object to your printing something no sentient person with your organization bothered to read. In explaining the […]
There are moments in history that linger in the collective memory of a people. For the Métis of Northwestern Ontario, one of those moments happened 150 years ago this month with the “Halfbreeds of Rainy River and Lake” signing an Adhesion to Treaty 3. As Canada expanded westward following Confederation, the […]
World events rage on like a speeding train in the night towards new disasters. War, threats and hatred. Conflicts between people, ideologies, religions and states. Nature in rebellion above and below ground in the sea too. The economy’s death dance on a thin wire. These traces of existence in the […]
A number of years ago a movement started for a second ice surface in Fort Frances. Discussions went on and a committee was formed to make it happen. They titled it “Ice For Kids.” We now have two ice surfaces . With the passing of time three groups have formed […]
Dear Sir: For many years, the Rainy River Health Centre Auxiliary has worked tirelessly to fundraise for capital equipment for the Health Centre. The Auxiliary has also donated to important Riverside district initiatives such as the digital mammography machine, the CT scanner and the new hospital transport van. In addition […]
Congratulations to Mayor Andy Hallikas for his declaration of friendship between ourselves and International Falls (Fort Frances Bulletin, July 3). It was the right thing to do. We do not blame the citizens of International Falls personally for the economic war waged on Canada by their government. Many of the […]
Dear Teresa, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful reflections and for your continued support of health care in our district. Your words speak to the heart of what has made the Riverside Foundation for Health Care such a powerful force: community, collaboration, and a shared commitment […]
News of Riverside Health Care breaking up with its fundraising arm, Riverside Foundation for Health Care without a coherent public explanation is disappointing and disheartening. Due to the lack of transparency, the public is left to draw its own conclusions from the unanswered questions: 1. Why did Riverside need the […]
Volunteer Auxiliaries across the district support Emo Health Centre, La Verendrye General Hospital, Rainy River Health Centre and Rainycrest Long Term Care. For decades, hundreds of dedicated members have offered their time and talents to improve health care in their facility. The prime mission of each of the Auxiliaries is […]
