The lights symbolizing the stars came on first, then the more powerful lights lit up the new Rainy Lake Square last Thursday night. The grey and black sidewalks and entrances were welcoming. It was a preview to concert-goers attending the final concert “Rainy Lake 150” series on the 200 block […]
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Submitted by Tyler Moffitt Autumn is here and the Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service team members would like to share some important fire and life safety information you can embrace and practice. Smoke alarms •Working smoke alarms are required on every level of your home and outside all sleeping […]
I always am immensely impressed by the youth in Thunder Bay-Rainy River, particularly when it comes to being engaged in our community. I’ve had the opportunity to hear from young people in our riding through a variety of events, such as “Pizza and Politics” at the college, our “Canada 150 […]
Aside from a few weeks in May and June when they show up in shallow water to spawn, crappies typically disappear in most waters across Sunset Country over the course of the summer. That’s a shame because they are fun to catch and great to eat. Fortunately for anglers, they […]
I sit at my desk waiting for hope to resurface from the morning deluge of tragedy in the news, and it is difficult–so very difficult–to find the belief that our humanity hasn’t all but been annihilated. We blame Trump, or most of us do, with his narcissist madness. His politics […]
The Fort Frances Lakers will host the Minnesota Iron Rangers in SIJHL action today (Oct. 6) at 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for kids 12 and under. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will hold its […]
Plenty of district attention will be focused on Champéry, Switzerland starting this weekend as a pair of Stratton natives vie for world glory. The Trevor Bonot rink, which includes his sister, Jackie McCormick, at third, along with Thunder Bay couple Megan and Kory Carr at lead and second, will represent […]
Dear editor: I have never written a letter to the editor but the attempted character assignation of Sen. Lynn Beyak prompts me to do so. When everyone thinks alike, no one is thinking. This is nothing short of a mob lynching. Let’s start with the first attack on Sen. Beyak. […]
Dear editor: On the morning of Thursday, Sept. 21, my son was struck by a vehicle as he was crossing the street on his way to school. The woman left the scene and never reported it, so I am asking for the public’s assistance in bringing this person to justice […]
The minister of Canadian Heritage has told me that my business model is broken. She indicated I should be partnering with both Facebook and Google to deliver the news of our community. I guess that after more than 120 years of publishing the stories about the lives and businesses of […]
