Local News from Across the Rainy River District
To say we are living in interesting times feels like an understatement—one that would make Del Griffith (the lovable, overly talkative shower curtain ring salesman in the 1987 comedy Planes, Trains & Automobiles) nod in agreement. To the south, political noise echoes and bleeds into markets. Globally, trade relationships strain […]
A previous column indicated the benefits of earwigs in your garden. Although you may be disgusted by earwigs, remember they are considered beneficial insects, so they should only be treated as pests when their damage becomes excessive. This column offers some safe-to-humans-and-pets and effective methods to help you reduce their […]
Happy 30th wedding anniversary to Vince and Dayle Allen! The Allens celebrated this special event on May 4 — your many family members and friends send you wishes for many more anniversaries to follow! A happy 40th birthday to Mike Anderson. Mike celebrated this milestone on May 2. Sending you […]
The Sunset Palliative Care Committee invites everyone and their loved ones to the Pushing Up Daisies fair. Explore informational booths and connect with local services offering support to you and your family throughout the end-of-life journey. This year’s event also features two speakers you won’t want to miss. This event […]
Did you know? It’s Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week)! This year marks its 31st year, reminding Canadians that being prepared starts with understanding the risks around us. Taking the initiative to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself and your family during an emergency includes having a basic emergency kit readily […]
Yesterday was Red Dress Day, observed every year on May 5 as a National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit people, a response of mourning and a demand for action. The Red Dress is a powerful visual symbol. The first colour used in […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts will hold its highlights concert on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Admission $5 per person. CMHA Fort Frances will host its annual Mental Health Week BBQ Wednesday May 6 starting at 11 a.m. no […]
RAINY RIVER — Constable Kristina Bombay said she was completely surprised to learn that she had won the IODE Community Policing Award for 2026. The Rainy River OPP officer had been nominated for the award by Staff Sgt. Dereck McLean and said she was caught off guard by the nomination. […]
RAINY RIVER — Efforts to make satellite courts in the Ontario Court of Justice system more accessible in the Northwest region are advancing, according to Rainy River lawyer Jeffrey Marchuk. Marchuk said that this greater accessibility through both virtual and in-person court is happening through renovations to the Legion in […]
Despite a cooler-than-normal spring last month, wildfires burned over nearly 40 hectares of land across the province, with most of the damage occurring in Northwestern Ontario. The figures, compiled by the province’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) agency, show the amount is greater than what was burnt in […]
In an attempt to help airlines manage rising jet fuel costs, the Thunder Bay International Airport Authority will temporarily reduce select airport user fees from May 1 to 30. Graham Ingham, airport president and chief executive officer, said the move comes amid increasing fuel prices and tightening supply, placing additional […]
