Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A simple new information kit could help Fort Frances paramedics save valuable time when responding to medical emergencies, particularly in situations where patients are unable to speak for themselves. Fort Frances Senior Centre manager Cindy Noble introduced the Emergency Response Information Kit (E.R.I.K) on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Centre, […]
After a solid 22-3 victory over the John Taylor Pipers last Friday, the Fort Frances High School Muskie football team will head to Winnipeg for an evening game against the Beaver Brae Broncos of Kenora, looking to book a date at Princess Auto Stadium for the Currie Bowl finals. Malachi […]
The Fort Frances Lakers will hold their first game of the season at The Duke Arena on Couchiching First Nation this Sunday afternoon as they take on the first-place Dryden GM Ice Dogs. The Lakers are partnering with the Couchiching First Nation Health Team to collect items for families fleeing […]
The Rainy River District is one of six areas that will address workforce shortages over the next 14 months through the new Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative. The REDI initiative was officially launched on Oct. 16 and will run until Dec. 31, 2027. The Ontario government partnered with […]
The Window and Door Store has donated a storage unit at its Fort Frances location to act as a collection point for furniture and household goods for tenants displaced by the Rose Manor fire. The move is part of a community effort led by Melissa Pearson and Joanne Smith, who […]
The owner of the Fort Frances Generating Station has sold off its U.S. power assets and rebranded Canadian assets from FirstLight to Caelo Energy. Despite this change, Fort Francians can expect the same services with no difference in costs. The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), Caelo Energy’s parent […]
Environmental groups opposed to the proposed construction of an underground storage site for spent nuclear-fuel rods near Ignace continue to urge the federal government not to fast-track the project, and give it the full review many had anticipated. “The rationale for a full impact assessment, and opposition to the transportation, […]
Following the cancellation and subsequent death of Sass Jordan, Tour de Fort announced yesterday that the hole left in its lineup for this season will be filled by Canadian rocker Jeff Martin, lead singer of The Tea Party. Martin is preparing to embark on a cross-Canada tour which will take […]
The owner of the Fort Frances Generating Station has rebranded the portfolio that holds its Canadian assets, including the 13.1 MW hydroelectric dam, under the name Caelo Energy after selling off its U.S. power assets. The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) announced Tuesday that it had completed the […]
To support more youth-focused projects around the province, the Ontario government is investing more than $13 million through the Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF). The YOF is a government-funded initiative dedicated to supporting community-led projects that assist in creating safe spaces, empowering families, forming career pathways and addressing community issues. Since […]
A former Rainy River District detachment commander has attained a new position within the OPP. As of Oct. 12, Shaun Crabbe, who previously held the role of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) superintendent for the North West Region, was promoted to chief superintendent. Chief superintendent is a senior leadership role within […]
THUNDER BAY – City police are not recommending Crime Stoppers when asking for information from the public, for now. The federal government is currently investigating a cybersecurity incident involving tips shared with Crime Stoppers programs across Canada, and a class action lawsuit has been filed. A spokesperson with the Thunder […]
