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The Voyageur Lions Club, in partnership with the UNFC, held the 2024 Polar Plunge to an enthusiastic crowd on Family Day. Originally scheduled for New Year’s Day, a lack of ice forced the event’s rescheduling, then a continued lack of ice relocated it to the T-docks for safety. The fundraiser […]
The Lakers lost a close one after a big comeback in the third period at Ice For Kids Arena in their Family Day afternoon game. A pair of second period shorthanded goals were too much to overcome, even with a five goal third period. Brady Krentz scored a pair including […]
Over a hundred people enjoyed family skate, shinny hockey, children’s crafts, hot dogs, pop and hot chocolate at the Emo-Lavallee Arena on Family Day in Emo. Thanks to Emo-Lavallee Community Centre, JF Electronics, True Line Construction, McQuaker Enterprises, Emo Drugs, Tompkins Hardware, Emo EarlyON, Oriental Express and Township of Emo.
Big Lake Dive and Marine of Thunder Bay were in Rainy River to rescue a truck last week. The operation was a success, with the company using balloons, winches and tracks to ease the truck back onto land. It fell through the ice earlier this winter, and was resting in […]
Chris Playter, Ian Booth and Patti Halstead enjoyed a long overdue hug, at the Seniors Gath- ering last Tuesday. Siblings Chris and Patti along with Ian all grew up in Burriss. They loved the afternoon of reconnecting! The Senior’s coffee meetings have become a popular time for seniors to get […]
Press release
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and the Treaty #3 leadership are pleased with the recent unanimous Supreme Court of Canada decision released on Friday, February 9, 2024, upholding the constitutionality of Canada’s An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth, and families (“C-92”). Bill C-92 ascended into law in 2019, and gives […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is pleased to announce that Charene Gillies, a former resident of Fort Frances, will be moving home to take on the role of Chief Administrative Officer. In this role, Gillies will be responsible for planning, directing, and monitoring the delivery of Ontario […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Auroran
Communities can be difficult to navigate if you’re living with, or a caregiver of, someone living with dementia. But the Alzheimer Society of York Region is aiming to increase education and outreach programs to foster “dementia-friendly communities.” The global pandemic illustrated just how isolating dementia can be for both the […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Microscopic creatures vastly important to marine life are gobbling up harmful plastic fibres, which pose a serious risk to ocean health on the West Coast. A type of zooplankton important for fish on B.C.’s southern coast are lining their guts with synthetic microfibres shed and flushed out to sea when […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch
THUNDER BAY – Four players from Manitoba teams recently returned to Northwestern Ontario for the Border Battle. The four-day event at the Tournament Centre was held from Feb. 15 to 18, featuring a pair of defencemen on the Pilot Mound Buffaloes: Carter Perrault from Migisi Sahgaigan, which is 22 kilometres […]
No one was more surprised than Linda Booth, when she received the phone call on Valentine’s Day, saying-she had won $3,812.50 in the Valentine’s LVH 50/50 cash draw. She said, ”I was in disbelief and shocked!” Linda often buys tickets, never expecting to win but supporting so many worthy causes […]
