Local News from Across the Rainy River District
An important week of activities and events in the district got off to a historic start on Monday morning as the Survivor’s Flag was raised at the Fort Frances Civic Centre. The orange Survivor’s Flag is an expression of remembrance meant to honour residential school survivors, according to the website […]
On Thursday, the Fort Frances High School (FFHS) Muskies will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Muskie football. The ceremony will include members of the original muskie team that took to the field in the fall of 1948 as ceremonial captains for the coin toss before kickoff. Larry Fontana, Doug Medhurst […]
A shortage of teaching staff has required the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) to expand their efforts in growing their roster of emergency, unqualified teachers. “There is a significant shortage,” said Kevin Knutsen, RRDSB Executive officer of Employee and Labour Relations. “This isn’t something that’s new. And what we’re […]
Small, rural and local hospital services are under threat of permanent closures, says the Ontario Health Coalition who urges the Ford government to take action. “Emergency departments are repeatedly closing down, birthing closed, critical care gravely understaffed, and yet the Ford government is doing substantially nothing,” said Natalie Mehra, executive […]
Last week the Fort Frances United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) marked 50 years of working in the Fort Frances area and serving indigenous and non-indigenous people alike. Executive Director of UNFC Sheila McMahon says she is happy to see how things have grown over the years. “It started out as […]
NorthWest Ontario Counselling & Consulting (NWOCC), a new locally-owned virtual practice based out of Fort Frances, brings added expertise and mental health support in the community. As of the first week of October, people across northwestern Ontario are welcome to start using their online booking system. Founded by siblings and […]
Naicatchewenin First Nation Fall Bass Classic took place September 22 and 23. More than 40 teams competed this year which is up from previous years. This event is sponsored by both Naicatchewenin First Nations and Naicatchewenin Development Corporation. The winning team was Ryan Witherspoon and Riley Caul with a two […]
With small game and big game hunting seasons opening across the province the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) would like to remind hunters to make every hunt a safe hunt. “Hunting season to many people means carrying on traditions and spending time outdoors with family and friends,” says OCOA President […]
Mildred Allan turned 100 years old on September 23; she was born in 1923. This special event certainly didn’t go unnoticed as family members joined together from near and far to share memories, laughs, maybe a sentimental moment of the good days that have gone by. Cake was enjoyed by […]
Friday in Winnipeg, the FFHS Muskies extended their record to three wins and no losses with a 63-6 win over the St. Norbert Celtics. Muskie’s Senior quarterback #11 Parker Booth led the way throwing six touchdown passes and running for one more major. Booth threw two touchdowns to #1 Hayden […]
It was a busy day for staff at the Talk on the Street Eatery Food Truck on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Parked at the Rainy Lake Square for the regular Thursday market, the food truck was donating one dollar from the sale of every “Handberg-er” burger special to the Alzheimer […]
The hungry mouse, Kw’at’el, searches for food in ‘Th’owxiya’ a tale from the Kwantlen First Nations. The play was a treat for all those in attendance at the Kids & Company show last night. After stealing from the old, hungry spirit that inhabits the food basket, the mouse must appease […]
