Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Federal and provincial governments say they will match donations made to the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. “Red Cross launched an appeal on July the 25th. And similar to the last fire season, we are announcing we will be matching that amount over the next 30 days. […]
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is seeking sponsors for its fall Gala Ahoy, mateys! The Riverside Foundation is on a quest to plunder funds fer Riverside Health Care. Equipment treasures be buried across the district, and the Foundation needs yer help to raise enough booty to dig ‘em up on […]
The Fort Frances Lakers have announced the addition of Robbie Untinen as the Director of Scouting and Hockey Operations Advisor. Untinen joins the Lakers following an impressive two seasons as owner and Head Coach of the LJHL’s Current River Storm. This past season, Untinen guided the Storm to 22-2 regular-season […]
THUNDER BAY — Local LCBO convenience outlets are looking forward to returning to normal now that the OPSEU strike has ended and liquor stores are back to regular operating hours with staff. During the LCBO strike, local outlets were inundated with customers looking for somewhere to get their liquor. However, these outlets […]
The Ontario government is providing $173,091 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to Northwest Angle #33 First Nation to build a new playground and basketball court. “Today’s investment in Northwest Angle #33 First Nation’s playground and basketball court underscores our government’s commitment to enhancing amenities for families and […]
The 2024 Summer Olympics started events yesterday, with Canada’s first athletes participating in archery and women’s soccer today. The Opening Ceremonies for the Paris Olympics will be the first to be held outside of a stadium as the parade of athletes will be carried through the heart of Paris on […]
If you’ve ever considered a career change, now might be the perfect time to get into the trades in Ontario. On Monday, July 22, 2024, the Ontario government revealed it is investing up to an additional $260-million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to help tackle what the […]
Next week’s free science and technology workshop for Indigenous youth in the Thunder Bay area still has about 10 spots available, organizers said on Tuesday. The full-day workshop sponsored by the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corp. (OFNTSC) is include a presentation on drone technology as well as career mentoring […]
New Gold has announced a fatal accident in its open pit this morning. “New Gold Inc. deeply regrets that early this morning, July 24, 2024, an employee operating a piece of equipment in the open pit was fatally injured at the Rainy River Mine in northwestern Ontario,” stated a release […]
2022 champions Ian Waterer and Motei Demers went wire to wire over three days to win for their second time on Rainy Lake after a second place finish last year. It was an up and down tournament for most teams. Many teams told MC Shane Beckett that it was a […]
It may have only been open for a relatively short time, but one local business is celebrating a milestone anniversary that is a decade in the making, and are planning a party to celebrate with all those who have helped them through a successful first year. Hallett Brewing, located on […]
While it was a program stacked with musical talent, it was a returning champion that took the crown at Quest for the Best 2024. Jaykob Ryll’s performance of Creed’s My Sacrifice wowed the crowd enough to make him People’s Choice for the second set and the judges agreed. Previously the […]
