Here is a list of some of the top news stories in the Rainy River district from October 2010.
A coroner's jury made eight recommendations following an inquest in the August 2009 death of 21-year old Dylan Wreggitt at the Fort Frances jail.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton questioned Health Minister Deb Matthews in the legislature why some seniors in Fort Frances received letters suggesting they could leave the community and access a long-term care beds in Terrace Bay.
Riverside Healthcare Facilities officially opened a new comfort care room at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances for patients suffering with an illness and nearing their end of life.
Fort Frances High School's music department received a $10-thousand dollar Band Aid grant from MusiCounts for new instruments.
Community members and medical professionals gathered to bid Doctor Angus MacIntosh best wishes on his retirement. MacIntosh ended 39 years of medical practice in Fort Frances.
Former Fort Frances resident Roy Tighe man is seen appearing on television commercials for Mazda.
Fort Frances town councillors voted to rescind a previous decision to delay council pay hikes for two years and put them back in place for this December.
The Riverside Breast Health Program, which helped in the Rainy River district with early detection of breast cancer celebrated its 25th year.
211 service became available in the Rainy River district. It's a phone helpline that residents can call to access information on a variety of services and programs.
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board spent more than $430-thousand modifying some of the apartment for people using assisted devices.
Some new faces were elected to area municipalities and school boards in Civic Elections. Vince Sheppard was elected new Mayor of Emo. Ross Donaldson was elected Reeve of LaVallee township. Valerie Pizey in Lake of the Woods and Dennis Brown of Atikokan returned as mayors of their communities.
No elections were held in Fort Frances and Alberton where existing councils were acclaimed for another four years.
No one stepped forward for Reeve of Morley township, forcing council to decide how to fill the seat when they take office in December.
The Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team announced it received provincial funding to help keep the group active until next March. It also allow it to maintain coordinator Hugh Dennis.
The Valley Adult Learning Association opened the doors of its new surroundings in Fort Frances.
Leon's Fort Frances officially opened its doors to the public.
