Local News from Across the Rainy River District
OTTAWA – The Canadian economy added 35,000 jobs in March amid strong population growth, keeping the unemployment rate steady at near record lows, even as the economy wrestles with high interest rates. In its latest labour force survey, Statistics Canada said Thursday the unemployment rate came in at five per […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra Armstrong (nee Steele) announces her passing on March 29, 2023, in Fort Frances, Ont. Sandra was born on October 21, 1955, in Atikokan, Ont., to Norman and Helen Steele. She grew up in Atikokan and enjoyed spending time with family […]
September 4, 1934 – April 3, 2023 The families of James Daw sadly announces his passing surrounded by his loving family on April 3, 2023. Dad lived in the Rainy River District all his life. He was united in marriage to Joan (Hyatt) and raised three children. He worked in […]
It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Josie Korchak, 75, of Thunder Bay on Friday, April 7, 2023. Josie was born on April 24, 1947, in Pinewood to parents Joseph and Annie Tetreault. Josie grew up in Pinewood, Ontario, amongst a large family of 11 […]
Aapti way giizhig kwe The family of Diane Morrison, Aapti way giizhig kwe, sadly announce her passing on April 6, 2023, at the age of 65. A traditional wake was held Sunday, April 9, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. with traditional service on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Nigigoosiminikaaning FN Gymnasium […]
The problem I have with the 2022-23 Boston Bruins is the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens. At the risk of sounding like somebody who has that everything-was-better-in-my-day attitude, Boston’s assault on the National Hockey League record book is a little out of context. As the Bruins were racing towards all-time records for […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation. On Saturday, April 8, 2023 at approximately 2:00 a.m. officers conducted a traffic stop on Third Street East at Armit Avenue in Fort Frances after observing a traffic […]
The OPP encourages the public to know the signs of a drug overdose, and know how to react. The Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act (GSDOA) provides some legal protection against simple drug possession charges for individuals who seek emergency help during an overdose, including the individual experiencing the overdose. The […]
OTTAWA – The CEO and most members of the board of directions for the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation say they are stepping down because of the political climate that has recently surrounded their work. In a statement posted on its website, the foundation says the politicization of a donation it […]
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Toronto this morning. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is expected to thank Canada for its support of his country, while also pressing for more help in the form of weapons and money. Canada has contributed billions […]
Eugene Lewis welcomes being the face of the Edmonton Elks’ franchise. Edmonton made a huge splash when it landed the all-star American receiver Feb. 14, the first day of CFL free agency. Lewis signed a two-year deal reportedly worth $320,000 annually, which would make him the league’s highest-paid non-quarterback. And […]
