Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Provincial police are continuing to investigate Monday’s early-morning crash on the outskirts of Thunder Bay that claimed the life of a 17-year-old Kakabeka Falls boy. Police said the unidentified boy was badly injured around 6:40 a.m. when a motorcycle he was driving collided with a four-door sedan at the intersection […]
MOOSE CREE FIRST NATION — The Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation says the territorial organization’s leadership wasn’t invited to a recent consultation session by provincial officials. Alvin Fiddler told the 2025 Keewaywin Conference on Tuesday afternoon that the NAN executive “did not receive even the courtesy of a notice,” […]
KIRKLAND LAKE – On a cold January morning in 2020, Colleen Fagan sat at her kitchen table in Kirkland Lake, stunned. Pierre Richard, her stepson, who she thought was in jail, had been released and died of drug poisoning within 24 hours. “I was his stepmom. I loved him dearly,” […]
When Agnieszka Filipek arrived from Poland 33 years ago, she brought with her a wealth of culinary knowledge from deep traditional foundations and a dream to one day market this. In August of 2024, Filipek developed her home-based business Agnieszka Organics, and is celebrating one year of being part of […]
DID YOU KNOW? Students headed to college or university have a lot on their plates, especially when it comes to finding a safe place to live. When searching for suitable accommodations, it’s essential to prioritize fire safety to ensure their new place of residence makes the grade. Last week’s Safety […]
Hard to believe it is the Emo Fair Week and it’s the 125th Emo Fair! How exciting. I know for many, that may not have the connection to the Fair, it probably doesn’t seem like it is a big deal. It is a big deal! This is an Agriculture Fall […]
With summer in full swing, so too is the sweet season of Ontario fruits — fresh from the orchard, grove, bush, field or vineyard. Local fruit season starts in early to mid-June with the much-anticipated strawberries, which then moves into a domino run of fresh, succulent berries, tender fruit, tree […]
The 125th Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair takes place this week, from August 14-16, 2025. Along with the midway, great food, stock-car races, the parade and so much more there is the added excitement of the 125th anniversary of the fair, plus the chance to meet up with […]
Tonight will be clear with fog patches dissipating in the evening and a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will see sunny skies early in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm, remaining partly cloudy overnight […]
I pay little attention to what is called “news” when it focuses on the details of the private lives of celebrities. I don’t think that is any of my business, but I must confess that a recent announcement about Christian Bale caught my eye, and I tuned in. Christian Bale […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared that the Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home’s East Wing has ended, with all units resuming normal operations. Restrictions are no longer in effect for visitors and residents. Our detailed safety procedures and infection prevention control […]
The Board of Directors for Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robyn Melville as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 14, 2025. Robyn brings over 13 years of experience in the developmental services sector and has been a valued member of the CLFFD […]
