Local News from Across the Rainy River District
TEMISKAMING SHORES – Increased enforcement, more transport rest areas and additional signage are among a list of government initiatives planned to increase safety on Highways 11 and 17. Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof, a long-time advocate for Northern highway safety, said the government plan falls far short of what is needed. […]
The Community Economic Development Commission and the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce are following up on their appeal to federal ministers, urging the government to apply the federal Buy Canadian policy to Via Rail’s upcoming fleet procurement. The appeal was made to Melanie Joly, minister of industry; Dominic LeBlanc, minister […]
Canadians are tossing out their electronics at a concerning rate, finds a new study by researchers at the University of Waterloo. The study, published this month in the Journal of Cleaner Production, predicts Canadians will generate approximately 2.3 million tons of e-waste from 2025 to 2030. Over the past two […]
After more than 40 years of serving Thunder Bay and the region, Norm’s Boating Centre Inc. will close its doors. Its owner, Norm Willis, says it’s time. The familiar shop that has been a staple on May Street for 38 of Willis’s 40-year business will wind down operations, clear out inventory and close […]
A new teacher education program in Portage la Prairie is already being viewed as a long-term solution to rural teacher shortages and a potential model for expanding post-secondary education in other underserved communities across Manitoba. Kirk Dowson, manager of access programs with the University of Winnipeg’s Faculty of Education, said […]
SOURIS — A Westman veterinarian is commending the province for efforts to improve Manitoba’s model of veterinarian care in rural areas. A few problems with the current subsidized model make it hard to recruit veterinarians, invest in equipment, and create a good work-life balance, said veterinarian Haley Adams, who provides […]
The family of Beverly Jane Kyle, 95, is saddened to announce her passing on March 19, 2026, at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
September 25, 1928 – March 17, 2026 Edra Jean Lougheed, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on March 17, 2026, at the age of 97. Edra was born in 1928 in Unity, Saskatchewan, to John and Isabelle Murray. She married Orval Lougheed […]
Jeanette Blanche Roy (nee Marmus) of Rainy River, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Riverside – La Verendrye Hospital on March 15, 2026. Jeanette was born August 27, 1937, in Rainy River to Bill and Mary Marmus (nee Olinyk). She had one sister Donna Dalseg and two brothers Bill Marmus and […]
Anna (Ann) Elizabeth Watson (nee Mickelson) passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 18, 2026, at La Verendrye General Hospital. Ann was born November 14, 1944, in Fort Frances. As a young child she moved to Sioux Lookout with her family. She attended Queen Elizabeth High School […]
1956 – 2026 It is with great sadness that the family of Randy Lyle Wepruk announce his passing on March 16, 2026, at the age of 69 in Thunder Bay, Ont. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Denise Wepruk (Crawford); his two children, son Daniel Wepruk (Stephanie) and […]
