The OPP have moved into their new detachment in Fort Frances. Although a public grand opening will have to wait, they let the media in to look around.

The OPP have moved into their new detachment in Fort Frances. Although a public grand opening will have to wait, they let the media in to look around.

The OPP have moved into their new detachment in Fort Frances. Although a public grand opening will have to wait, they let the media in to look around.

Press Release

The Ontario government is opening a new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Fort Frances. The $20 million facility will ensure the local OPP have access to the space, equipment and technology they need to continue to provide Rainy River District residents with high-quality police services. “Our government is committed […]

No matter how you slice it, here’s a way to not only improve your game but enjoy winter golf in Rainy River. Capital costs for the unit are being raised through memberships. Once purchased, it will be located in the upstairs meeting room of Rainy River Rec.

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  It might be time for Val Grant to stop driving, but her generosity will keep on motoring for years to come. With the help of her mechanic, Marty Kreger, of Kreger Auto, she’s auctioning off her car, with proceeds being donated to Riverside Foundation. The Facebook auction has already […]

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -9 C (16 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of minus-one (30) with a low of minus-four (25). Friday will see a mix of sun and cloud with cloudy periods overnight […]

At the Bakery in Rainy River there was quite a collection of long gloomy faces gathered at a social distance around the debating table. There was some sniffling, but it wasn’t a virus. It was tears of sadness at the passing of summer. Snowflakes were drifting down out on the […]

  First-year Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) esthetics student Brittany Strachan performs a manicure massage during the school’s Night in Pink spa event on Thursday afternoon. The event was held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, and members of he public were able to book an appointment and receive […]

Matt Simeoni An open letter from Matt Simeoni Chair, Board of Directors
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.   On behalf of the Board, I extend my appreciation to all Hospital staff and professional staff for an extraordinary response and sacrifice during this pandemic. It cannot be overstated that their dedication […]

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  Sophie Potson Rittau and her parents participated in the Great cycle Challenge in August, raising $501 and cycling 107 km. The charity bike ride raises money for SickKids Foundation, to help combat childhood cancer. She won an official shirt as a reward for reaching the $500 goal.