Kathleen Dolph (Peterson), 66 years old, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away August 25, 2025, at LaVerendrye Hospital with family and loved ones by her side, after a two year journey with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Kathy’s journey was touched by angels having some of her favourite nurses and […]
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Robert (Bob) Leslie Mitchelson passed from this world on August 30, 2025, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital with Jeannie by his side. Bob, son to Leslie and Dorothy, was born in Fort William on December 19, 1937, and he spent his childhood in Westfort, along with his older sister […]
Mikinaakoons The Family of Marie Janette Veran (Mikinaakoons) are heartbroken to announce her passing on August 23, 2025, in Atikokan. Marie was born August 19, 1938, in Fort Frances, to Robert and Maude Calder. Marie (Sis) was a proud and recent member of Rainy River First Nations. A Tribute to […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson
STaff writer
lbalankodckson@tmaot
STaff writer
lbalankodckson@tmaot
From advocating for a HART hub for Fort Frances to the high costs and risks associated with the number of rail cars passing through Fort Frances, and more, Mayor Andrew Hallikas shared details about the AMO conference in Ottawa with the Fort Frances Times. Overall, Hallikas said he is satisfied […]
From the Northwestern Health Unit
Press release
Press release
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is sharing information on student health data that was collected in partnership with local secondary schools across the region during the 2024/25 school year. Among eight participating schools, 57% of students completed the survey. The COMPASS study measures health behaviors such as cannabis use, mental […]
From the Government of Ontario
Press release
Press release
Federal and provincial investment will protect Ontario’s farmers in the face of U.S. tariffs and policies TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $14.6 million through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) to help farmers make improvements to their farmland. As part of the government’s […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper has issued a statement saying the organization is complying with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks’ notice of violation after effluent was discharged into the Kaministiquia River last week. “We have been in continuous communication with the ministry since identifying […]
My wife has never watched as much Canadian football as her husband, but it pretty much disappeared from her entertainment calendar the day they got rid of Matt Dunigan. Just to be clear, that didn’t happen this summer, when TSN started televising the new season’s games without Dunigan, for the […]
Well, it’s been a slice. Every year it feels like summer is over just a little bit faster than the year before. I’m pretty sure just a few weeks ago it was June, when the days were finally warm and the nights were comfortable enough to enjoy outside. It felt […]
By Anushka Yadav
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Pointer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Pointer
As the federal government eyes billions in spending cuts, internal messages leaked from Environment and Climate Change minister Julie Dabrusin’s office reveal the Canada Water Agency, tasked with protecting the country’s lakes and rivers, could see its funding slashed, raising alarm over the future of freshwater protection. The revelation came […]
The recent weather has been amazing, and you may have noticed the flurry in the country; from haying, to combining, to hauling manure. This is the kind of weather we have been looking for since the beginning of July! I understand we are going to experience a drastic change by […]
