Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Canada’s privacy commissioner is investigating a cyberattack involving a popular education technology software vendor used by the majority of Manitoba’s 38 public school boards. PowerSchool recently informed its local clients — many of which pay for its student information system — that an unauthorized third-party had accessed their data over […]
WARNING: This article contains distressing content. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or 9-8-8 for the Suicide Crisis Helpline. NORTHERN ONTARIO — The region is grappling with a harrowing crisis, one that is devastating families and communities at an […]
February 13, 2025 – The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and Tourism Thunder Bay are pleased to provide $445,000 in funding support to the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts from the CEDC Tourism Development Fund. “The Thunder Bay CEDC is very proud to support the 2025 Scotties Tournament […]
THUNDER BAY – City council voted unanimously on a Legacy Plan to put $223,000 of revenue from the 2024 Ontario Winter Games into three sports-related programs and reserve funds for future sporting events. The city received $1.5 million from the province for hosting the winter games, but it came with […]
A house fire can be one of the most devastating things that can happen to you. You can lose everything you own, and you may end up scrambling to find a place to live. Many home fires are preventable, but you need to be aware of the risk factors. Smoking […]
Chief Building Officer (CBO) for the Town of Fort Frances John Burrows was notified around noon on Tuesday that a house under renovation had slipped from its supports. According to Burrows, the house at 700 Crowe Ave. in the east end of Fort Frances was having its foundation replaced. “We […]
A mechanical failure at Rainycrest has caused a heater to fail, though staff have assured residents and families there is no risk involved. According to an email sent out to residents, families and decision-makers by Raincrest Long-Term Care Home Administrator Tara Morelli, a rooftop heating unit on the northeast corridor […]
Homelessness in the Rainy River District is “precarious” according to Sandra Weir, Integrated Services Manager and Housing/ Homelessness Lead for the District of Rainy River Services Board. According to Weir, the top reason why a pronounced homeless population strains other services in the district is a shortage of affordable housing. […]
After nearly 50 years, Mark Howarth is setting off onto his next chapter. Howarth, the longtime owner of Leon’s, formerly Howarth’s Home Centre, in Fort Frances alongside his wife Twyla, has officially retired from the family business he has been running for close to five decades. It’s a significant milestone […]
The Fort Frances and Area Human Trafficking Coalition is hosting a Dinner & Documentary event on February 21, 2025, at the Sunset Country Métis Hall 5-9 p.m. This powerful evening aims to educate the community about human trafficking while offering an opportunity to hear from guest speaker Cynara Vondra, an […]
The Fort Frances Lakers are experiencing their best season in recent memory and a portion of that success can be attributed to the goaltending tandem of Gunner Paradis of Thunder Bay and Nolan Koethler (pronounced Ket-ler) of Drayton Valley, AB. The pair have helped the Lakers to fifth in the […]
For Us. For You. Equitable, high quality, primary health care services. As Primary Care organizations in the Rainy River District, the Fort Frances Family Health Team, Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre, and the Atikokan Family Health Team will be participating in the For Us, For You campaign, spearheaded, in partnership, by […]
