Local News from Across the Rainy River District
STURGEON LAKE FIRST NATION, Sask. — Sturgeon Lake First Nation has declared a state of emergency to secure support and resources as rising water levels, flooded roads and deteriorating bridge conditions affect access to the community. Chief and council passed a band council resolution on May 5, declaring the emergency […]
On Wednesday morning Mayor Andrew Hallikas gathered with the staff and support partners of Community Living Fort Frances and District to raise the Community Living flag and proclaim Community Living Month. The mayor’s proclamation reads: “Whereas, Community Living Fort Frances and District is a local organization that works to improve […]
Candace Handorgan, Biitaanikaigook, Mooz Dootem, is survived by parents Joanne and Robert, sisters Diane (Brian), Dolores (Dailen), Roxanne, and Mary (Roo) and Samantha (Girls); Brothers Michael, Tom and kids and Will. Aunties Margaret Yerxa, Rose Marie Tuesday, Sarah Mandamin, Lillian (Pat), and Uncles Merv (Tina), Wayne, Jim Spruce (Virginia BG) […]
The family of Lila Boshkaykin announce her peaceful passing on April 27, 2026 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, ON. Lila was born in Emo, Ontario on December 6, 1952 to Mary Black and Albert Cochrane Sr. Left to cherish in her memory are her two children Nate, Tina […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Michael Matthew, who passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side on April 26, 2026. Robert was born on October 13, 1961 in Baudette, Minnesota, to William and Bernice (nee Acthim) Matthew. He was […]
It is with great sadness we annouce our father, Stan (Stosh) Lepinsky (94 years of age) has moved on to the great fishing hole in the sky. Dad passed away peacefully, on February, 18, 2026 with family present. He was predeceased by his parents Anton (1958) and Mary (nee Klymko […]
THUNDER BAY – When and how the city would move people out of encampments, and when it would use force, will soon be up for debate. City council will consider a new use of public spaces bylaw, alongside options for designated encampment sites, at Wednesday’s special committee of the whole meeting. The bylaw […]
I would say that this year, spring is having a really tough time springing. Unfortunately, I was under the weather and missed out on a couple of nice days on the weekend. I came home from work, did my chores and went to bed just after 6 p.m. I woke […]
My wife and I have been on the road for almost two weeks. When we departed, Rainy Lake was frozen solid, as were all the lakes from the Fort to Thunder Bay. The harbour in Thunder Bay was still frozen, as were bays across Lake Superior. Snowbanks in Wawa were […]
There is a certain kind of story that feels older than memory. The more often it appears—across cultures, mediums, and generations—the more it seems like it has always existed. Not because it has remained unchanged, but because it keeps returning in new forms. Two clans stand opposed. Their conflict is […]
To say we are living in interesting times feels like an understatement—one that would make Del Griffith (the lovable, overly talkative shower curtain ring salesman in the 1987 comedy Planes, Trains & Automobiles) nod in agreement. To the south, political noise echoes and bleeds into markets. Globally, trade relationships strain […]
