Local News from Across the Rainy River District
After a long night in the city council chamber, members of the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay left deflated after councillors voted to entirely demolish the James Whalen Tug. The decision will be back in front of council next week for ratification, and Dave Muir, a museum board member, said […]
OPP Officer Davidson and Cadet Cross gave an educational presentation covering rural crime and prevention, trespass, gun legislation plus touching on house and on-line fraud, license plate tags and the importance of neighbour support at this year’s Ag Day event held at the Chapple Rec Centre on Saturday, April 5, […]
Marek Dubuc, left, and Benedict Retief joined forces for a performance of “Nobody Loves Me” by Anonymous, as part of the English Drama and Speech Arts Division of the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts at the Knox United Church in Fort Frances on Thursday, April 3, 2025. […]
In this election, Canadians have two major concerns. They are looking for a party with a vision for the future of Canada to lead us. Canadians are concerned about the high costs of living. They are concerned about the impact our neighbour to the south is placing on our economy […]
DID YOU KNOW? Unintentional POISONING is a leading cause of injury-related death in Canada. FACTS ON POISONING More than 4,000 Canadians die from poisoning each year, a stark reality that now makes unintentional POISONING a leading cause of death, surpassing motor vehicle-related fatalities. In addition, this alarming trend underscores the […]
It one of the Monday-iest Mondays I have had in a long time. I was off on Friday, and I think everyone missed me because it has been non-stop traffic. My list is getting bigger, and I haven’t been checking things off like I need to be. Seed is slowly […]
The Devlin Guthrie United Church is hosting an annual Easter Tea and Bake Sale this Saturday, April 12, from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. The admission is $5 for adults, 6-12 years $3 and 5 and under are free. There will be desserts served, bake tables, and […]
I am a fan of curling, a huge fan. I always have been. I love the hard hitting of the men’s game and the precision of the women’s game. But I’ll tell you something without being asked twice – I don’t like all the commentary during the women’s game about […]
January 6, 1937 – April 7, 2025 Colleen Gustafson was active and giving. She was a creative knitter, crocheter, quilter, decorator, crafter and seamstress. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Frances who spent long summer days at the cabin on Busy Island. She worked for J.A. Mathew and the […]
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Jacob Riley Jones on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Fort Frances, Ontario. Jacob was born on June 5, 1997, in Fort Frances, Ontario, to Trudy Jones and Peter Foy. Jacob lived his life in Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation. […]
The closest I have come to Augusta is 183 miles. That’s how far the home of The Masters is from Atlanta, where I’ve covered baseball and hockey games. The closest I have come to playing Augusta, the world’s most famous golf course, is living vicariously through two friends who played […]
