Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Although it began as a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, the LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary will be combining the Fall Tea they usually host with its biannual Spirit of Christmas fundraiser on December 1st. According to Marnie Cumming, the fundraiser will have a selection of “wonderful items” will be […]
As the holidays approach, the trees are already up and decorated at our long-term care homes across the district. These aren’t just any trees, either, they’re the Trees of Giving — ready for our generous community members to pluck an angel to make wishes come true for our residents. Many […]
There has been a number of traffic fatalities in the wider region this week. On November 22, at 7:20 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with emergency medical services (EMS), Conmee Volunteer Fire Service and the Oliver Paipoonge Volunteer Fire Service responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a […]
ATIKOKAN — The Rainy River District School Board needs to review its campus-safety policies and investigate an Atikokan school’s response to last week’s report of a student with a weapon, a local parent says. The school board says it is looking into how school administration responded last week and how […]
Fire bugs found guilty of causing wildfires could face stiffer penalties under revamped provincial legislation aimed at preventing blazes from getting out of control. Rural area municipal leaders said the proposed amendments announced on Monday to Ontario’s Forest Fires Prevention Act “send a clear message.” “Protecting our forests and reducing […]
THUNDER BAY – Patty Hajdu, MP for Thunder Bay-Superior North and minister of Indigenous services, hosted a roundtable discussion on winter roads Friday. In attendance with Hajdu were Nishnawbe Aski Nation and other First Nation leaders, to discuss the challenges posed by shortened winter roads seasons. Northern remote First Nations rely on ice roads […]
Proponents of a $1.2-billion hydro-electric transmission project touted the benefits of clean energy and First Nation-led business partnerships on Friday, while negotiations with some landowners being impacted by the line remained a work-in-progress. The Waasigan Transmission Line was officially launched at a groundbreaking ceremony in Shuniah with Indigenous, municipal and […]
Portable traffic lights have returned to a Highway 11-17 overpass just outside Thunder Bay, to the chagrin of motorists on the route. But the Ministry of Transportation is offering assurances that final construction work will be done “within the next few weeks.” Some travellers who regularly drive over the overpass near Highway […]
Blowing past someone riding a horse down a country road — and doing so rowdily while behind the wheel of a pickup truck — is not only not cool, veteran equestrians note. It could also be against the law. Kakabeka Falls riding instructor and horse breeder Teri Treftlin says she’s […]
A fire in Nestor Falls shut down a section of Highway 71 through the town this morning. The fire was located near Greens Resort. Vehicles are now moving after officials opened one lane to alternating traffic. Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls Fire Rescue Services are asking motorists moving through the […]
One youth was taken into custody and charged following reports of a weapon incident at Northern Lakes K – 12 School. According to a release from the Rainy River District School Board, administration at the school received a call from a concerned parent about a possible threat to the school. […]
The big man will roll down Scott St. next Saturday evening and there’s still room to join the procession. This is the third year the Fort Frances Kiwanis club has organized the local Santa Claus parade, and organizer Brad Scoyne says they’re making one adjustment to help with organization. The […]
