Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY – “It definitely feels like a victory,” says the head of the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority. Tammy Cook, chief administrative officer, learned that the LRCA will remain intact as a local voice for Northwestern Ontario watersheds. After receiving input from 14,000 submissions and six regional workshops, Todd McCarthy, […]
THUNDER BAY — Stories from people travelling northern Ontario’s highways will be used to pressure the Ford government to make improvements. That’s according to the opposition NDP’s leadership, including party leader Marit Stiles, who was in Thunder Bay for a standing-room-only public forum on Monday, where residents shared their experiences […]
The air inside an Emsdale garage was filled with laughter and curiosity as Almaguin Pride hosted a unique International Women’s Day event focused on automotive empowerment. The “Grease Grrrl Car Care” workshop drew an energetic crowd inside the mechanic bays of Truck Accessories Plus, a space donated by David Richards. The workshop […]
On Tuesday March 10, Fort Frances Canadian Tire owner John Malgo and his wife Marinela handed off a cheque for $20,000 to support Riverside Health Care’s Lights, Camera, Diagnosis! fundraising campaign. Malgo, who has owned the Fort Frances store for 11 years, said he really believes in the cause, which […]
A press release from Riverside Health Care this morning announced that the Code Grey caused by a malfunction with the water heating system has been lifted. “Repairs to the facility’s water system have been successfully completed by our maintenance team and external contractors,” the release said. “Water service has been […]
The Township of Emo’s municipal council met on Tuesday morning to hold its regular bi-weekly meeting. Notable agenda items discussed were the Public Works report and Arena/Parks report The OPP detachment building in Emo currently has no heat, Public Works Superintendent Jason Smith reported in the meeting. The council approved […]
With registrations closed, there’s less than a month remaining until district performers once more take to stages across the region to take part in the Festival. The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts is celebrating its 84th year in 2026 and is marking the occasion with more excellent […]
On Tuesday, March 10, Riverside Health Care and the Northwestern Public Health Unit declared a respiratory outbreak on the West Wing of Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. As a result, visitor restrictions and masking protocols are in place. Only two visitors or caregivers may visit a resident at a time […]
Fort Frances Canadian Tire re-opened Monday about two and a half months after the closed following a break in and arson at the King’s Highway store. Following a cheque presentation to Riverside Health Care’s Lights, Camera, Diagnosis campaign, owner John Malgo discussed the complicated issues surrounding the restoration process. “It’s […]
A last chance to get involved with activities only around for the cold season was enjoyed by area residents and those visiting Nestor Falls during last weekend’s Winter Carnival. The Nestor Falls Winter Carnival is an annual tradition for the small township on the border of the Rainy River and […]
Fort Frances town council approved a permanent repair solution to a repeatedly cracking water tower pipe. The pipe was topic of discussion at last night’s meeting of Fort Frances town council. The pipe was initially reported to be cracked last January after the line had frozen. Since then, inspections and […]
One suspect is in custody and another has been located deceased following a two-day shelter-in-place advisory for Atikokan. The Rainy River Detachment of the OPP announced the status of the suspects in the incident in a press release received at 4:20 p.m. on the afternoon of Friday, March 6. This […]
