Local News from Across the Rainy River District
(ANNews) – Earlier this week, Russia began a large-scale military attack on Ukraine on the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Various types of humanitarian and other assistance, including thoughts and prayers for Ukraine have come from across the Western World. Sharp rebukes have been levied again Putin has said […]
Little by little the Lake Bernard Property Owners Association (LBPOA) and Phrag Fighters in Sundridge and the Township of Strong are making headway in their fight against phragmites. Both groups hope they will be able to eradicate the invasive plant species in their area by 2030. Phragmites grow and spread […]
Northwestern Ontario — The weather outside may be frightful, but for Dan Lecuyer it couldn’t be finer. The Nestor Falls lodge owner said it’s been about eight years since he’s seen as much white stuff piled up outside his window, setting the stage for what’s shaping up to be one […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is condemning Russia’s attack on Ukraine and calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw all military forces from the country. “Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia’s egregious attack on Ukraine,” Trudeau said in a statement late Wednesday. “These unprovoked actions are a clear […]
A recommendation by public health officials west of Thunder Bay, Ont., on Thursday to keep exercising caution over COVID-19 — even as the rest of the province moved to ease restrictions — is not going down well with business owners. “So many businesses have just been limping along (during the […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, along with leadership and staff at Grand Council Treaty #3, have been monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Treaty #3 through regular meetings with government health officials. Although case counts have levelled off in the Treaty #3 territory, they have yet to enter a downward trend as seen […]
Pete Drouin, 56, of Fort Frances, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Culturama is coming back! The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is organizing a revival of Culturama – a community multicultural festival. Organizers are seeking committee members and volunteers, or even just feedback on what you’d like to see! To be part of the Culturama team, reach out to Kayleigh […]
A full week of family fun is happening February 19-27! The first annual Drill and Chill ice fishing tournament has partnered with local organizations to create several fun activities, to beat back the winter blues! The first annual Drill and Chill virtual ice fishing tournament will be held February 19-27. […]
The first change in Ottawa will be the temporary closure of Wellington Street to traffic. The street, which runs directly along Parliament Hill, will stay closed until a new council is elected and the city can work out a plan with the federal government for changes to precinct security. OTTAWA […]
WASHINGTON (AP) – After the threat of sweeping sanctions didn’t deter Russia’s attack on Ukraine, U.S. Treasury Department officials and their counterparts in Europe now face the task of carrying through on their vow to make Russia’s economy and its elites pay a price. Key questions are whether sanctions will […]
