Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — A flag was raised at city hall on Tuesday to celebrate the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority for being in the community for 70 years. Tammy Cook, the LRCA’s CAO, explained how the organization started. “The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority actually began in 1954 as the Neebing Valley […]
Tonight will see clear skies with a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny and clear with a high of 29 (84) with the overnight seeing cloudy periods with a 30 per cent chance of rain and a low of 16 (61). Saturday will see a […]
Every town needs a meeting place – a watering hole where people can gather and meet with friends. At the turn of the century, Rainy River had five, including its own CN Hotel. At the time, the town was a bustling hub of industry – it boasted one of the […]
The Fort Frances Bass Championship is the biggest party of the summer, and this year will not disappoint. There’s something for everyone from magicians and kids’ activities, to dance parties and a talent show, and of course, plenty of world class fishing. Excitement has been building for the past few […]
Back in July of 2000, a Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship tournament organizer contacted me about a week before the tournament to let me know that a spot had opened up if I could make it. We had been on the waiting list to get in and luckily, we got […]
The annual Mall Days celebrations on downtown Scott Street in Fort Frances returned with a bang last Thursday, July 11, 2024, as local businesses and organizations got in on the fun. Visitors to the 200 and 300 blocks of Scott Street were treated to special deals from local businesses, as […]
Workers with Daryls Custom Landscaping put the finishing touches on the Big Tent ahead of the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship this week. Festivities get underway tonight with the annual Boat parade featuring competing anglers. The parade gets underway along Front Street from the Hallett to the Hospital beginning at […]
Extremely forceful winds and toonie size hail hit Wasaw Road, Burriss and the southern part of Dance Township, last Saturday (July 13) around 8:30 p.m. Although the storm only lasted about 15 minutes it managed to cause damage to several people’s properties. A wind shear is described as a difference […]
The Ontario government is expanding access to services and activities for seniors through a call for proposals for new Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) programs. These programs provide social, cultural, learning, and recreational opportunities for seniors to stay fit, healthy and connected in their communities. “Seniors Active Living Centres improve […]
On Monday, May 27 at 6:15 p.m. at the Hatnell’s, the first Dawson Beef Club meeting of the year was called to order by our leader, Alanna Gerula. Our club had a vote to decide who would fill the roles of president, vice president, secretary and press reporter. Kylynn Anderson […]
I’ve been to the Summer Olympics twice, and I’ve been to Paris twice, but never both at the same time. Since it won’t happen when the 33rd Games begin next week, and since it is exactly 100 years between Paris Olympics, I’ve probably missed my chance. So I’ll be content […]
