Last Monday’s Concert with the Rainy Lake Community Orchestra was a delightful way to get into the Christmas Spirit. The Orchestra played many delightful holiday favourites. The audience was encouraged to join in on singing several numbers as well. After all, as Buddy the Elf says, “The best way to […]
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From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Police are asking witnesses and victims of an early morning incident to contact them, to aid their investigation. Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual with theft of a motor vehicle, impaired operation, and […]
Staff
The Town of Fort Frances welcomed several new staff members at last night’s council meeting. Penny Hutton has rejoined the team at the Civic Centre, to fill the role of deputy treasurer. Although her role doesn’t officially begin until December 15, she was in attendance at last night’s meeting. The […]
By Austin Campbell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
A charity that promotes equitable access to healthcare and provides free medical transportation is calling on communities along the north shore of Lake Superior for their support. Established in 1986, Hope Air is a nationwide charity that provides transportation to and from medical appointments for patients living in remote communities […]
From Ontario
Press release
Press release
The Ontario government is introducing new measures to build modern schools faster that will cut construction timelines by nearly 50 per cent to meet the unprecedented pace of growth across the province. In Ontario, the average school construction timeline is 4-7 years, which comes from an obsolete capital process that […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local members of Parliament are unwilling to speculate about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s future. Polling numbers from Ipsos published in late November indicated 72 per cent of Canadians think that Trudeau should step down, while 38 per cent of those within his own Liberal party want him to step aside. […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
WABIGOON – A small community’s busy community centre is about to get a companion facility next to it. Construction of the pavilion, a covered skating rink that can also host farmers markets, powwows, weddings and other events in warmer months, is going fast and could be completed by spring, according […]
The family of Almerinda “Queenie” Lesczynski (nee Sampaio), age 98, regret with great sadness the announcement of her death on December 5, 2023, at Rainycrest LTC. She was born in the parish of Santa Luzia in the city of Angra do Heroismo on the island of Teceira, Azores, Portugal, on […]
Tonight will begin partly cloudy but clearing late in the evening with a high of -7 C (19 F) and a low of -19 (-2). Tomorrow will be sunny during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of -3 (27) with a low of -2 (28). Thursday will […]
Muskie Boys Teddy Bear Toss game! Friday night, December 8th, Muskie Boys take on Sioux North in their first home regular season game. The game will be played on ’52 Canadians. Bring a new stuffed toy to toss on the ice after the Muskies score their first goal. Toys go […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital. This outbreak is isolated to a few patients on the first floor of the facility. Extra measures are also in place to prevent spread, including enhanced masking, reduced visitation and […]
