Betty passed peacefully at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home in Fort Frances, Ont., on March 21, 2026. Betty was born in Sudbury, Ont., on March 23, 1943. Joe and Rose Mary Perreault from Couchiching are her parents. Left to cherish her memory are her two children Valerie Voss, Guy Voss; […]
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The annual Emo Legion Good Friday Fish Fry is set to go this Friday, April 3. This is always a delicious meal of walleye, baked beans, potato, macaroni and noodle slaw salads, corn, buns, desserts and coffee/tea. Take outs are available, meals must be picked up between 4 – 4:45 […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Eight youth ranging in ages 8-13 took part in the “You’re The Chef” program in La Vallee during March break. The program ran for three days, March 17, 18 and 19, and was made possible by the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU). The Municipality of LaVallee sponsored the Program. Leaders were […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
The Borderland Judo Club travelled to Thunder Bay last weekend to compete in the Mountainside Judo Club Mini Shiai. This was the first time some of the Borderland Judo members had the opportunity to compete. The Mountainside Judo Mini Shiai is a smaller tournament designed to get the fighters lots […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Rainy River Festival of the Performing Arts runs from March 26 to Apr. 24 with full schedule to be released. For more information visit ff-festival.com. Applications for the RRFPA scholarships are due by the end of the day today (March 31.) All Festival participants aged 12 and […]
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Jessica Pearson & The East Wind brought their three-part harmonies and Americana/Celtic infused folk music to the Townshend Theatre on Friday, March 27. The trio were part of Tour de Fort’s regular passport season, which will continue on April 16 with the John Wort Hannam Trio. Tour de Fort also […]
By Times Staff
Fort Frances Power Corporation (FFPC) has joined forces with other regional hydro providers to promote a suite of programs aimed at saving residents and businesses across northwestern Ontario. In a joint press release from the FFPC, Atikokan Hydro Inc., Sioux Lookout Hydro and Synergy North Corporation, the businesses said they’re […]
By Marissa Lentz-McGrath
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TimminsToday.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TimminsToday.com
TIMMINS – Ontario’s 2026 budget misses the mark for Northern Ontario, says Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof. Vanthof is disappointed the budget failed to acknowledge growing concerns from northern communities, including road safety and municipal infrastructure. “I would say, from a northern perspective, more of the same and missing the moment,” […]
By Matt Prokopchuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
ATIKOKAN — A former elementary school property in Atikokan is up for sale. The Rainy River District School Board is looking to sell off two surplus pieces of land it owns in the town, with one of them being the former North Star Community School property on Hawthorne Road. The […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
KENORA — Archie McKay has been sentenced to imprisonment for life. The Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug man was convicted last May on five counts of second-degree murder for setting the fire that killed his partner, Geraldine Chapman, their daughter, Shyra Chapman, and three children in Geraldine’s care, Angel McKay, Karl Cutfeet and […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – The 2026 shipping season is officially underway at the Port of Thunder Bay as the MV Kathy McKeil passed the breakwall at 3:23 p.m. on March 26. On Friday morning, Capt. Adam Barnes and chief engineer Matthew Rankine were named as Top Hat Award winners, continuing a […]
By Jon Thompson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ricochet
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ricochet
A northern Ontario MPP submitted a formal complaint to Queen’s Park’s house speaker on Thursday after security wouldn’t allow observers into the gallery wearing an “Every Child Matters” t-shirt, and in another case, a sewn patch of the Transgender pride flag. Thunder Bay-Superior North NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois sent speaker […]
