Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Abridged candidate profiles courtesy of the Atikokan Progress. See Wednesday’s Progress for full versions. After 12 years on council, Shine is an incumbent councillor running to become the next mayor of Atikokan. “My reason for running is because I care about the community and the individuals who live in Atikokan. […]
Have your say in the community, come out to vote. Advance Polls will be open Saturday, Oct. 17 from 12 – 5 p.m. at the municipal office. Election day is Monday, Oct. 26, with polls open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the municipal office. All voters need a piece […]
Kenora OPP are warning of phone call scams targeting members in the community, and want to remind the public to be vigilant. On Monday October 5th, 2026, the Kenora OPP detachment received a report of fraudulent phone calls to the public asking for donations to a fake OPP Retirement Teddy […]
The theft of a tip jar at Bay Village Coffee last month was the last straw for owner Alan Forbes, who took to social media with his concerns. “I was frustrated that morning, and I was just venting online,” said Forbes. “That post had just really struck a chord with […]
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 […]
Voter training Tania Cameron developed in Kenora is now helping First Nations organizers in Alberta prepare their communities for an October referendum that includes a question about the province’s future in Canada. Cameron, a Kenora resident and member of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, first created First Nations Rock the Vote during […]
The Lakehead Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic is celebrating the grand opening of its new and expanded home at Suite 501, 1265 Arthur St. E., in the former Spence Clinic. Crystal Kaukinen, the clinic’s executive director, called the development of the new space an important milestone in the growth of the clinic […]
KAKABEKA FALLS — Dozens of people with camps in Cushing Lake Resort heard the news straight from resort co-owner Dale Wirta: Cushing Lake operations will pause all next year to rebuild from the past summer’s wildfire devastation. Those whose camps survived the July blaze are free to use their lots […]
THUNDER BAY — Drug-related violence across Nishnawbe Aski Nation territories must end. That’s what Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), Alvin Fiddler, said during Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s (NAPS) annual general meeting on Tuesday. “With that growth of our police service is also just the growth of drugs coming […]
Temporary workers pursuing some health care careers in Canada could benefit from new flexibility allowing them to undertake short-term training without obtaining a study permit. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has identified nurses and laboratory technicians, along with tradespeople, among workers who could develop in-demand skills while continuing to […]
THUNDER BAY — Nishnawbe Aski Nation Legal Services Corporation has officially filled its director of justice program vacancy. Jennifer McKenzie said she was thrilled to take over the position at the annual Chiefs Justice Forum at the Valhalla Hotel and Conference Centre on Wednesday. “I started with Nishnawbe Aski Nation […]
