Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — Two men have been found guilty of sexual assault in relation to a 2024 incident. Justice Danial Newton read out a summary of events while delivering his judgment on Monday in a Thunder Bay courtroom. On April 10, 2024, the victim was visiting relatives in Armstrong when […]
August 28, 1956 – October 13, 2026 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family announces the passing of Dennis Lavern Copenace. Dennis was born on August 28, 1956, in Emo, Ontario. He was known by his traditional Anishinaabe name, Aanash, and was a proud member of […]
The family of Dylan Drew Mainville is deeply saddened to announce his passing on October 3, 2026. Born on December 28, 1989, in Fort Frances, Ontario, Dylan lived a life that was anything but ordinary. He had a bright personality, a big smile, and a contagious laugh that could bring […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Marjorie Judith Smeeth announces her passing on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Rainycrest Home for the Aged, in Fort Frances, Ont. A celebration of life will be held on November 6, 2026, at Knox United Church in Fort Frances at 11:00 […]
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Ruth Susan Stewart, who passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Born on December 17, 1954, in Emo, Ontario, to Harold and Marjorie Barron, Ruth grew into a woman defined by compassion, […]
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dale “Roger” Widgren on October 12, 2026, at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, just eight days shy of his 71st birthday. Roger was born on October 20, 1955, in Fort Frances, Ontario, the fifth of six children born to Telford […]
A fund aimed at building the labour force for high-demand sectors is a piece of the federal government’s $8-billion Team Canada Strong plan. Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Patty Hajdu, the Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), praised the […]
EVENTS CALENDAR There will be a series of Gospel Meetings held at the Fort Frances Senior Centre 401 Nelson St, Fort Frances. Sunday October 18th & November 15th 3:30pm – 4:30pm All are welcome to hear the teachings of Jesus from the Bible—shared simply and freely. For more information contact […]
The Town of Fort Frances raised the Grand Council Treaty #3 flag at the Fort Frances Civic Centre on Friday, Oct. 16, giving it a permanent home on the town’s seventh flag pole. The flag pole has sat empty as a symbolic gesture while the town awaited permission to raise […]
There are only six days left to cast a ballot in the 2026 Municipal Election. Voters in Fort Frances will choose a mayor and six councillors on Oct. 26, but online voting has already begun. The mayoral race features Brent Calder and John McTaggart. Nine candidates are seeking the six […]
THUNDER BAY – The federal government is moving one step closer to helping homeowners cut down the cost of buying a heat pump while also funding industry-led apprenticeship programs to keep people working in the skilled trades. Patty Hajdu, minister of jobs and families, announced two funding streams at Klimit […]
