Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY – Starting this September, residents of Thunder Bay will see changes to how city council operates. In a 9-4 vote, council approved a set of governance changes that will replace the committee of the whole structure with standing committees. Councillors Albert Aiello, Dominic Pasqualino, Shelby Ch’ng, Michael Zussino, […]
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford and junior constituency assistant Poppy Rickford, centre, were given a tour of the ‘52 Canadians Arena brine system, part of the necessary equipment for ice making, by Town of Fort Frances operations and facilities manager Travis Rob, left, and mayor Andrew Hallikas, right, on Tuesday, […]
Each year, Canadian conservationists release dozens of young Eastern loggerhead shrikes into the wild, hoping to reverse the decline of one of the country’s most endangered songbirds. Once common across eastern Canada — in Ontario, Quebec and part of the Maritimes — these sharp-beaked predators are now found only in two […]
The Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River District, along with staff, volunteers and residents, came together on June 12, 2025, to help beautify Emo Long-Term Care by planting dozens of vibrant flowers for everyone to enjoy.
140 students took to the stage last night, June 24, 2025 to celebrate their graduation from Fort Frances High School. Awards and diplomas were presented, an excellent valedictorian speech was presented and all students left the Fort Frances graduation eager to head off to their next chapter. A chem-free party […]
District Canada Day weekend Events Barwick is having its Canada Day celebrations on Saturday June 28. 8:30 a.m. Barwick church pancake Breakfast Parade lineup is at 11 a.m. on Cedar Yard Road. Parade starts at 12 p.m. with children’s activities to follow. Men’s fastball tournament ongoing all weekend with food […]
Located in the Rainy River district of Northwestern Ontario, along the southeast shore and on Big Island in Lake-of-the-Woods, the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation (AON) is a dynamic community that has long depended on natural resources for its livelihood. After traditionally thriving on fishing, hunting, trapping and forestry, this […]
THUNDER BAY – In an 8-5 vote, city council approved a bylaw that will bar most transport truck traffic from Highway 102, Dawson Road and Arthur Street and put them on Highway 11/17. Councillors Albert Aiello, Dominic Pasqualino, Trevor Giertuga, Brian Hamilton, Shelby Ch’ng, Michael Zussino, Greg Johnsen and Andrew […]
Call a major-league pitcher “a barber” today, it would likely mean he could cut his teammates’ hair… I know, “hair stylist” is more politically correct. However, a few editions back in baseball’s dictionary, you’ll find “THE barber.” His name was Sal Maglie. His nickname had nothing to do with cutting […]
Born to Claire McDowell and Brett Bodnarchuk, a son, Benjamin Michael, weighing 8 lbs 15 oz, on June 12, 2025 at Georgian Bay General Hospital, Midland, Ontario.
