Ozaawaagan – Atik odoodemon It with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Randall Kenneth Jack, 32, of Thunder Bay, Ont., and formerly of Big Grassy First Nation on April 17, 2025. Randall was born September 4, 1992, in Rainy River, Ont., to Parents Fred Copenace and Sandra Jack. […]

Kathleen Susan Martin (Katie Sue, Lil’ Red) passed away unexpectedly in Fort Frances, Ontario, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 28. Katie was born November 24, 1996, in Fort Frances to David Martin of Fort Frances and Loretta Martin of Rainy River, Ontario. She leaves behind her two […]

By Robert Animikii Horton
Special to the Times

A beloved uncle who continues to help guide and advise. A cousin who helped this beautiful borderland become like home two decades ago. A roommate during a tenure in graduate school with whom many laughs, stories, and memories were shared. His partner, a pillar of beauty and strength, who walks […]

Tonight will see a few showers ending near midnight then remaining cloudy with a low of 4 C (39 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight with a high of 12 (54) and a low of 2 (36). Friday will see cloudy […]

It is no secret that I am a huge fan of Steve Hartman and his philosophy and pursuit of those moments when people demonstrate what is best about humanity – kindness. I applaud him for seeking out these stories and bringing them to us, especially in this climate of greed […]

FEATURED EVENT The Rainy River District Festival of the Arts The Festival Highlights Concert will be held TONIGHT! Tuesday Apr. 29 6:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre $5 admission, everyone is welcome. Events Calendar Kids and Company’s final show of their 30th season is Wednesday Apr. 30 at 6 p.m. […]

From Riverside Health Care
Press release

In conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, we have declared a Gastrointestinal Outbreak on the West Wing in addition to the existing outbreak on the East Wing. Enhanced visitor restrictions include visitation, with only two (2) visitors or caregivers permitted to visit at a time. Visitors should only meet with […]