Rainy River District

SUBTOPIC=Geography:
– Rainy River District is located in Northwestern Ontario, Canada.
– It covers a land area of 15,486.75 square kilometers (5,979.47 sq mi).
– The district has an elevation of 328 meters (1,076 feet).
– It is known for its fishing opportunities.
– Rainy River District is situated on the US border opposite International Falls and Baudette in Minnesota.

SUBTOPIC=Population:
– The district had a population of 20,110 in 2016.
– The population density was 1.3 per square kilometer (3.4/sq mi).
– In 2021, the population decreased to 19,437.
– The median age in 2021 was 45.2 years.
– Rainy River District had 8,315 total private dwellings in 2021.

SUBTOPIC=Time Zones:
– Most of the district operates on UTC-06:00 (Central Time Zone).
– Atikokan, including Sapawe and Kawene, follows UTC-05:00 (Eastern Time Zone).
– During summer (DST), the district shifts to UTC-05:00 (CDT).
– Postal codes in Rainy River District include P0W and P9A.
– The area code for the district is 807.

SUBTOPIC=Education:
– The Rainy River District School Board collaborates with the Seven Generations Education Institute and local First Nations communities.
– Efforts focus on developing new technologies and programs for Ojibwe language revitalization.
– The district offers various educational opportunities for students.
– Partnerships with the Ministry of Education support educational initiatives.
– There are secondary schools within the Rainy River District.

SUBTOPIC=Links and References:
– Explore the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board for more information.
– Access census profiles from Statistics Canada for detailed data.
– Review community profiles from past Canadian censuses.
– Archived articles provide insights into native language initiatives.
– Wikimedia Commons offers media related to Rainy River District, Ontario.