Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Impala Canada’s Lac Des Iles palladium mine is to represent the Thunder Bay district at next month’s Ontario Mine Rescue competition final to be held this year at Fort William Gardens. A three-day district-level competition was held last week at the NorWest Recreation Centre in Kakabeka Falls for both the […]
After decades of hiding their identities, Indigenous leaders say communities are now experiencing a “new identity crisis” as more and more Canadians falsely and fraudulently claim Indigenous ancestry for personal gain. “Today it’s a different crisis. We are struggling with people who are trying to be us,” Scott McLeod, the […]
In a galaxy not so far away, a little green Jedi, whose unique syntax and sage advice captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, made his unforgettable debut. Master Yoda, the beloved character from the Star Wars saga, has been a source of inspiration for fans for decades. On May 21st, […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 7 C (45 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers during the day turning to cloudy periods with a chance of showers overnight with a high of 19 (66) and a low of […]
It was months of recesses and lunch breaks spent working but last week the cast and crew of Frozen JR. made up of students from grades three to eight and several staff put off a much lauded production of the musical based on the hit animated movie. “We started this […]
Split the Pot Lottery returns with bigger prizes to win in support of Ontario hospitals! Split the Pot Lottery is back, and it’s bigger and better than before with larger early reward prizes and more hospital partners, including Riverside Foundation for Health Care. From May 9 to June 20, this […]
The Muskie Football team is gearing up for a new season, with three weeks of skills camps. The Championship team will be seeking new members to replace its graduating athletes. Spring camp is open to anyone hoping to join the tea in September. It will take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday […]
Borderland Judo did its final belt grading for the season on Thursday May 2nd. Emery Heyens and Theo Faragher to orange belt. Sawyer Lance, Rosina Woodgate, Rylan Steele, Paxten Hughes, and Koen Tucker to green belt. Liam Wood, Khloe Laur, and Pobp Murrell to blue stripe belt. The belt colours […]
Last season’s Muskie’s Football team wasn’t just the league Champion. It has created an impressive group of seniors – many of whom have been signed at the U.S. college level, with several others being scouted by the Rifles. Here are three Muskies who are launching their careers through varsity football: […]
(Thunder Bay, ON – May 7, 2024) – Confederation College is proud to announce its three-year pre-designation as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO). Confederation College’s acceptance into the BPSO program by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO), recognizes the program’s commitment to implementing best practice guidelines (BPG) and […]
Several women from local Catholic Women Leagues (CWL) joined together in Thunder Bay during the CWL’s Thunder Bay Diocesan convention last weekend. Pictured are; front row, Marie Brady, left, and Ellen Chojko-Bo- lec; back row, Anne Zucchiatti, left, Josie Schill and Mary Wilson.
