Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The provincial and federal governments last week announced $4.8 million in funding 48 agricultural research and innovation projects, supporting 20 companies through the Ontario Agri-Food Research Initiative (OAFRI). The money was made available through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. “It takes innovation to build a successful agri-food sector in Ontario […]
Amy Mann is one of the unlucky teenagers whose Grade 12 year was disrupted by COVID-19, over and over and over again. Mann, now a 21-year-old, recalled feeling incredibly frustrated about Manitoba public health officials’ unclear explanations related to moving students in and out of remote learning in 2020-21. “I […]
The federal NDP plans to rebuild by reclaiming political ground on the left, interim party leader Don Davies said in an interview with Canada’s National Observer. The NDP is positioning itself as a progressive alternative to the Liberals, who have shifted to the right under Prime Minister Mark Carney, Davies said […]
THUNDER BAY – Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) president JP Hornick is calling the province’s current state in corrections a “crisis.” Thunder Bay correctional, probation, and parole officers held a rally outside the Ontario government building on Red RiverRoad on Tuesday to call on the province to offer a fair deal that addresses […]
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It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Wayne Philip Armstrong, who left us on August 24, 2025, at the age of 68 at his home. Born on September 30, 1956, Wayne was the beloved son of the late Dennis and Evelyn Armstrong. He grew […]
Inaakinoge (Given Direction), Atik Passed on September 9, 2025, in Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing Born December 21, 2003, in Fort Frances to Teri Major and Vinny White Ethan is survived by his mother Teri; dad Sean; siblings Tatum, Taleah, Rayne, Teryn and Chael and Big Brother Billy Jr.; his grandma Laura […]
Sadly, the family announces the passing of Sandra Ogier, 66, of Devlin, Ontario, on September 14, 2025, at the La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Sandra was born on January 10, 1959, to parents Lawrence and Beatrice Loveday. She was united in marriage to Ron Ogier on May 2, […]
Local volleyball coach Terry McMahon spent the summer traveling internationally and within Canada coaching volleyball and learning from other coaches, and he hopes to bring his new knowledge back to his players in the region. McMahon, Fort Frances High School and 807 Selects Volleyball coach, was a participant in the […]
The annual Naicatchewenin Walleye/Bass Classic held last weekend on September 12/13 was a huge success. A record breaking 50 teams participated. The top 5 teams were: The NFN Fall Bass and Walleye Classic, Glenn Smith Memorial Award for biggest bass was caught by Andrea Turgeon and Dave Byrnes, with a […]
The LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary has set an ambitious goal for 2025-26 pledging $100,000 towards the Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS campaign for an MRI and x-ray equipment at LaVerendrye. The Auxiliary has a proud tradition of raising funds to purchase medical equipment for LaVerendrye Hospital. Since forming in 1952, LVGHA has donated […]
The LaVallee Senior’s Picnic held Sunday, September 14, 2025, turned out perfect. This event was held at the Devlin ball park, and those attending the event at the park for the first time were quite impressed, with all that the park had to offer. This picnic was open to people […]
