It is with great sorrow that the family of Gladys Marlene Viehbeck, 85, announce her passing on May 27, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd. Emo, Ontario.
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To the editor, This is my recollection of the sequence of events regarding the current roundabout question. When this first came to council, we were advised that the approx. cost would be $700,000 – $1,000,000 for traffic light replacement versus $1,000,000 – $2,000,000 for the roundabout option. With government funding […]
EVENTS CALENDAR 807 Selects Volleyball 16U Girls team will be holding a fish fry fundraiser on Sunday June 7 in aid of their trip to Portugal next spring. At the Couchiching Multi-Use Centre 4-8 p.m. Tickets $25 or $20 in advance. To order email selectsportugal2027@gmail.com The Rainy River District Stewardship […]
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Vanessa Hebert of Solutions Bookkeeping Services in Fort Frances pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for June yesterday morning. Bob and Mary Beth Tkachuk of Fort Frances are the winners of a Quebec Charm and Montreal Vibe trip, valued at $4,100. Next month’s […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Shelly Nastor has made a point of spreading awareness and fundraising for Crohn’s and Colitis causes since her daughter was diagnosed with colitis at the age of 12. This Sunday, she’s organizing a “Gutsy Walk” with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to do just that in town. Gutsy Walks are Canada-wide […]
By Times Staff
As the campaign to bring advanced diagnostic imaging equipment to the district nears the finish line, local restaurants are stepping up to help it get there. The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is announcing The Great Burger Giveback fundraiser, an initiative bringing together several Fort Frances and Rainy River District […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Content warning: This article addresses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or in need of urgent support, call 911. The CMHA also provides crisis response services across the region, including a 24/7 helpline at 807-346-8282 or toll free at 1-866-888-8988. THUNDER BAY […]
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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KENORA – Following the resignation of Denise Baxter in late March, the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) has appointed former Chief of Mishkeegogamang First Nation Connie Gray-McKay as the new Indigenous trustee. The school board announced the resignations of two trustees in a release on Friday, with the second being […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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OTTAWA — Big changes are ahead in child and family services on First Nation land, Bobby Narcisse said Friday after the implementation ceremony for the Ontario Final Agreement. “There are going to be significant changes, and we’re working with many of our communities,” the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) deputy grand […]
By Pam Fedack
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
When Sophie English stepped onto the pool deck in Winnipeg earlier this year, she already knew exactly what she wanted to accomplish. For months, the 15-year-old Kenora para swimmer had been training with one race in mind: the 800-metre freestyle. By the end of the meet, she had become one […]
