Local News from Across the Rainy River District
RED LAKE — Some places have set new record highs as temperatures continue to soar in the region. Red Lake and Pickle Lake both saw the hottest July 12 on record Sunday. In Red Lake the mercury hit 36.4 C, three degrees higher than the 2006 record of 33.3 C. […]
KENORA – The Kenora Justice Centre is seeing “extraordinary” results with a 70 per cent drop in property crimes and reciidivism related to property crime in the last six months. Justice David Gibson, regional senior judge, attributed those results to the centre’s bi-cultural approach to rehabilitation, “based on love and […]
WARNING: This article addresses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or in need of urgent support, call 911. The CMHA also provides crisis response services across the region, including a 24/7 helpline at 807-346-8282 or toll free at 1-866-888-8988, or text 988 […]
The 2026 edition of Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival has been cancelled due to a lack of nearby health-care options in Dauphin. The festival’s board of directors released a statement Thursday night saying it “determined that we cannot confidently provide the safe environment” needed for the event to take place. The […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Fort Frances Public Library is hosting a Summer Kickoff Pokemon tournament on Friday July 10 from 1-5:45 p.m. Kids of all ages are welcome! Free to attend. No need to register, but basic comprehension of the game’s rules is expected for the tournament. Players should bring their […]
As residents near the former St. Michael’s school remain averse to its development site, the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) says planning will go ahead and reiterates the need for more housing in the North, now more than ever. DRRSB is one of the 10 District Social Services […]
Community support for a Kakabeka Falls family who suffered an “unimaginable” loss when their house burned to the ground on the weekend continues to pour in. As of mid-afternoon on Tuesday, a Gofundme campaign set up for the Gunsinger family had topped over $21,000. In a post on the Gofundme […]
The first international ocean-going vessel, BBC Kolding, arrived at the newly developed Midcontinent Terminal on Sunday, carrying four complete wind turbines destined for Saskatchewan. The ship is the second vessel to arrive at the Thunder Bay terminal after the partial demolition and repurposing of the iron ore dock trestle and is the first […]
THUNDER BAY – After a lengthy discussion about a proposed subdivision in the Neebing Ward area, council is moving forward with the developer’s plan. City council unanimously approved a zoning amendment and draft plan for a 41-lot rural residential subdivision by BK Realty Inc. on lands located on 15th Side […]
What might look like destruction at first is a carefully planned reset for ecosystems like prairies in Ontario. Prescribed burns improve prairie health, reduce wildfire risk and restore habitat. In Woolwich, the Elmira Nature Reserve is home to one of the only tallgrass prairies in the area. The Rare Charitable […]
Abiodun Adetu, founder of Naija Markets is elated as her recent July 4 event at Winnipeg’s iconic Forks marketplace was a huge hit. She juggled countless responsibilities—from coordinating nearly 100 vendors and driving promotional efforts to overseeing every last detail behind the scenes—to ensure the lively market ran seamlessly. “What […]
