Local News from Across the Rainy River District
As Fort Frances and the rest of the Rainy River District creep ever closer to summer, it’s time once again to crown a new Mini King and Queen. Registration has already opened for the annual event that sees two youth from across the district crowned the Mini King and Queen, […]
Saturday to raise awareness around dementia care and support Spring is in the air, and that makes for a great weekend to turn out and support those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts will once again be hosting the annual IG […]
The Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has introduced the Tourism Muralscape Initiative that provides funding for businesses or organizations considering the installation of an outdoor mural. The initiative aims to develop street art to add vibrancy and beautification to the neighbourhoods of Thunder Bay. Applicants must abide by the program’s […]
Long after police search efforts slowed and the winter forced families out of the bush, the people who loved Mekhi Pelly are searching for his remains yet again. Nearly six months after some of the 21-year-old’s remains were first discovered near Washagamis Bay First Nation, family members, friends and volunteers […]
THUNDER BAY — “We heard that we’re millions of dollars under or millions of dollars behind in asphalt rehabilitation each year,” coun. Mark Bentz told the finance and administration standing committee. Bentz motioned to have administration report back to the committee, presenting options for recurring pothole zones in the 2027 […]
THUNDER BAY — “You deserve to go to jail” was the statement to James Edgson from the judge in a courtroom on Wednesday. Edgson, 37, was one of 13 men charged with distributing intimate images of local women without consent. He pleaded guilty to the non-consensual distribution of intimate images. He had also been […]
A local Portage la Prairie choir is reflecting on a historic trip to New York City after representing Canada on one of the world’s most prestigious musical stages. The Prairie Vox Community Choir travelled to Carnegie Hall earlier this year to perform as part of an international mass choir. The […]
This year’s Emo Walleye Classic went off without a hitch, bringing with it excitement and a gathering of anglers from across the district to the waters before a father-son duo hooked their first win in the competition. Last weekend marked the 25th anniversary of Emo’s premier fishing tournament along the […]
The Fort Frances Family Health Team has received almost $900,000 in funding under an Ontario government initiative to connect everyone in the province to a family doctor or primary care provider by 2029. The $878,300 will help connect over 2,000 area residents with a primary care provider, Kenora-Rainy River MPP […]
As part of its plan to connect everyone in Ontario to a publicly funded family doctor or primary care team, the Ontario government is investing $1,739,300 in Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre this year. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford said the funding will help continue indigenous-led health care in the Treaty […]
The Sunset Country Palliative Care teams presented their “Pushing Up Daisies” event on May 12. This year the event was held at the Emo Legion, a first to host the event outside of Fort Frances. This always informative event provides something for everyone from seniors to entire families about the […]
The United 4-H Beef Club held its second meeting at the home of Becky and Jamie Beals on Wednesday May 20, 2026. The meeting opened with the 4-H pledge and then we were honoured to welcome Dr. Rebecca Cornell, one of our local veterinarians. Dr. Rebecca gave a very educational […]
