Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Brampton resident Sonia Maset was six years old when she first started biking, often referring to her cycle as her “baby.” She has biked everywhere for as long as she can remember. When she heard about legislation put forward by the PC government threatening the rights and safety of cyclists, […]
A provincial insurance program that helps farmers survive unforeseen financial hiccups, like unexpected price plunges for livestock and field crops, has been given a $100-million boost. The provincial funds announced this week are to be phased in over three years, which will bring the total amount available under the Risk […]
Two Thunder Bay men were arrested last week after provincial police investigated a crash on Highway 61 in the Municipality of Neebing. Police officers went to the scene on Thursday around 7 p.m., a provincial police news release said. No injuries were reported. Police said it’s believed a car and […]
A fat polar bear is a bear more likely to thrive in its extreme Arctic environment. So, when scientists discovered polar bear populations were dropping rapidly, they created a framework to understand what is standing in the way of the species’ survival. Using data collected since 1979 by Environment and […]
A measles outbreak in southwestern Ontario continues to grow, with three more confirmed cases announced on Friday. The latest patients are children in Norfolk County, part of Grand Erie Public Health, which also oversees Haldimand, Brant and Brantford. Grand Erie now has 19 confirmed measles cases this year and all […]
The Fort Frances High School senior girls volleyball team traveled to Thunder Bay over the weekend to compete at the St. Patrick’s high school 20-team tournament. The Muskies finished round robin in first place sweeping Hammarsjold Red (25-12, 25-9), Manitouwadge (25-18, 25-7), St. Patrick Gold (25-5, 25-11), and Dennis Franklin […]
Leeanne Quesnel of Wilson’s Business Solutions in downtown Fort Francess pulled winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club’s 2025 Trip of the Month draw for February yesterday morning. John Hendrickson of Fort Frances is the winner of a Canadian Rockies in Winter trip, valued at $4,100.00. Next month’s draw is for […]
Tonight will see a few clouds with a low of -23 C (-9 F). Tomorrow will have increasing cloudiness in the morning with a chance of flurries before becoming cloudy with periods of snow overnight and a high of -10 (14) with a low of -16 (3). Thursday will be […]
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FEATURED POST The Monthly Supper by The Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #29 will be held Friday, January 31. On the menu is a pork cutlet dinner, with all the trimmings. Tickets are $25 or $12 for those under 12. Only 125 meals are available, and must be […]
The Muskie girls hockey team won their final border match-up over the Falls High Broncos15-2 on Tuesday night. The Muskie girls won all of their games against the Broncos this year.The Muskie boys will look to make it a double victory on Tuesday Feb. 4 in the Falls.
Confederation College is excited to announce the launch of a funded fast-track Practical Nursing Program at its Thunder Bay, Dryden, Kenora, Fort Frances, Marathon and Longlac campuses. Thanks to support from the Ministry of Health, tuition, fees, uniforms, textbooks, and some travel costs for labs are fully covered by eligible […]
