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  • 14 October 2026

    Permanent daylight time = temporary confusion? What the decision to nix falling back means for you

  • 14 October 2026

    Rainy River mayoral candidates respond to economic concerns from locals at meeting

  • 14 October 2026

    Ribbon cutting signals official opening of Rainy River K-12 school

  • 14 October 2026

    Here’s the candidate lineup for Atikokan’s 2026 municipal elections

  • 14 October 2026

    MPP Rickford announces funding for Emo Speedway, Rainy River Legion

  • 14 October 2026

    Kenora OPP warn of Retirement Teddy Bear Fund fraud scheme

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No vacancy for displaced Rose Manor tenants as hotel funding deadline approaches: DRRSB

14 October 2026
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Permanent daylight time = temporary confusion? What the decision to nix falling back means for you

14 October 2026
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Rainy River mayoral candidates respond to economic concerns from locals at meeting

14 October 2026
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Ribbon cutting signals official opening of Rainy River K-12 school

14 October 2026
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Candidate profile: Brent Calder for mayor

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Candidate profile: John McTaggart for mayor

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Here’s the candidate lineup for Atikokan’s 2026 municipal elections

14 October 2026
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MPP Rickford announces funding for Emo Speedway, Rainy River Legion

14 October 2026
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Municipal elections take place Oct. 26—be sure to vote!

14 October 2026
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Kenora OPP warn of Retirement Teddy Bear Fund fraud scheme

14 October 2026
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Stolen tip jar pushes owner to take action

14 October 2026
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Unprecedented unanimity means NWO will stay on daylight time starting Nov. 1

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District News

  • 14 October 2026

    Permanent daylight time = temporary confusion? What the decision to nix falling back means for you

  • 14 October 2026

    Rainy River mayoral candidates respond to economic concerns from locals at meeting

  • 14 October 2026

    Ribbon cutting signals official opening of Rainy River K-12 school

  • 14 October 2026

    Here’s the candidate lineup for Atikokan’s 2026 municipal elections

  • 14 October 2026

    MPP Rickford announces funding for Emo Speedway, Rainy River Legion

  • 14 October 2026

    Kenora OPP warn of Retirement Teddy Bear Fund fraud scheme

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District News

  • Rainy River mayoral candidates respond to economic concerns from locals at meeting

    14 October 2026
  • Ribbon cutting signals official opening of Rainy River K-12 school

    14 October 2026
  • Here’s the candidate lineup for Atikokan’s 2026 municipal elections

    14 October 2026
  • MPP Rickford announces funding for Emo Speedway, Rainy River Legion

    14 October 2026
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