Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Canadian Border Services Agency announced a round of changes Monday that affect 35 border crossings in Canada, including 12 in Manitoba. However, the border crossing at Boissevain will remain open to travellers 24 hours, seven days a week and is not affected by Monday’s announcement of changes to several […]
Northerners who live in rural areas not included in high-speed internet upgrades by mainstream service providers may soon have an option that is out of this world. The province announced last week an agreement with satellite-based service Starlink to “offer high-speed satellite internet access to 15,000 eligible un-served and under-served […]
The Blood Tribe Department of Health held an official book launch recently for Kottakinooniksi Awaahkapiyaawa: Bringing Our Spirits home. This book tells the inspiring true story of the Blood Tribe Addictions Framework, which is a community-driven plan designed by the Blood Tribe to address the ongoing drug crisis. It was […]
Just let the leaves fall where they may, or rake up every last one ahead of winter’s arrival? There’s no one right answer, according to a researcher at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI). Dr. Sara Stricker suggests a creative approach to managing leaves and maintaining healthy biodiversity. It’s about “finding […]
New body-worn cameras will bring a new level of accountability to Manitoba RCMP officers, Mounties said. “Communities have been asking for more accountability and transparency in policing,” Manitoba RCMP Assistant Commissioner Scott McMurchy told reporters at a media conference in Winnipeg on Wednesday. “We are very pleased to say that […]
The Port of Thunder Bay continued to see significant cargo volumes for September and October and is reporting the strongest year-to-date October totals in decades. “We haven’t seen these levels of shipments by this time of year since the 1990s or even the 1980s,” said Chris Heikkinen, chief executive officer […]
Insufficient wireless network access in rural areas hinders businesses from competing digitally, limiting economic growth and restricting residents from accessing services like online education and telehealth. Charla Robinson, president of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, says this disparity creates a digital divide that hinders economic development and equitable access […]
Graham (age 44) a seasoned goalie in his youth, stepped in to assist the Misfits hockey team last Sunday evening at the Emo/LaVallee Arena. The Misfits were playing the U18 Emo Express team( players 18 and under). The Misfits made up of women aged 20-40 were without a goalie and […]
St. Mary’s CWL hosted their annual Tea and Bazaar on Sunday (November 17). from 2-4p.m. The church basement was beautifully decorated. The well attended event was enjoyed by all. One could hear laughter and pleasant conversations among family and friends attending. The 50/50 draw of $3260 was won by Shawn […]
There’s still plenty of entertainment coming down the pipe from Tour de Fort this season. On February 8, the Townshend Theatre will welcome Aysanabee, a two-time Juno Award-winning alternative artist, from Sandy Lake First Nation, left. Above, the Dirty Catfish Brass Band will head to town to usher in spring. […]
On October 3, in conjunction with the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs(OAPC) Fall Symposium, at the Blue Mountain Resort and Conference Centre, Stanley Vlotaros Jr., Donna O’Sullivan and Chris Weilinga received the prestigious Governor Generals Emergency Medical Services Exemplary in recognition of their career accomplishments. As part of the Canadian […]
Dear editor, As a resident of Northwestern Ontario, I’m concerned about the proposed expansion of Ontario Northland’s (ONTC) bus services into areas already served by private operators. While improving transportation is important, using taxpayer dollars to compete with private businesses like Kasper Bus Lines is both unnecessary and harmful to […]
