Local News from Across the Rainy River District
EXPERIMENTAL LAKES AREA – Eight female scientists from Africa are in Northwestern Ontario as part of an international science program. “I’ve interacted with different researchers here and local communities – the Indigenous people – learning about their culture, seeing how passionate they are about their culture and conservation of the […]
The Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) in Fort Frances concluded an investigation with the arrest of two individuals and seizure of drugs, money and a vehicle. In the summer of 2024, the Rainy River District Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) CSCU began a drug trafficking investigation in the Rainy River […]
THUNDER BAY – The Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA) plans to set its sights on enlightening Thunder Bay city council about the growing challenges of keeping up with a higher demand for food distribution in the city. “The food banking is really starting to stretch us to the limit,” said […]
The Town of Fort Frances will accept hazardous waste on Saturday at the Public Works depot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hazardous waste includes anything like aerosol cans, pressurized containers, batteries, old paint cans or anything that could be considered harmful to the environment if disposed of in a […]
The annual Fort Frances Terry Fox Run will take place this Sunday, starting at the Sorting Gap Marina. The run takes place annually on the second Sunday after Labour Day in memory of its namesake who lost his leg to cancer and endeavoured to run across Canada to raise money […]
The 5-mile rail bridge has been re-opened to rail traffic, but marine traffic won’t resume this season. The 111-year-old lift bridge suffered a catastrophic collapse on August 14. Since then, crews have been working towards a temporary repair, resulting in a stationary bridge for the time being, with a permanent […]
The Salvation Army and Walmart Canada are once more celebrating the bounty that cooperation can bring to those in need. On the morning of Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Salvation Army Fort Frances auxiliary captain and Walmart Fort Frances general manager Ryan Roberts, along with Salvation Army family services co-ordinator Ryan […]
Cathy Merrick will lie in state at the Manitoba Legislature on Wednesday, while tributes continue to pour in for the late-grand chief who some are calling a “powerhouse” as a leader and an advocate. The province has announced that Merrick will lie in state between noon and 5 p.m. and […]
With convenience stores now selling beer and coolers, The Beer Store – Ontario’s long standing place to buy beer – has decided to expand its business and add a little convenience store atmosphere to its outlets. Walking into The Beer Store in Alliston, Ontario, there is a large display featuring […]
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer – and third leading cause of cancer death – among Canadian males. That should set off some alarm bells. It’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM) at The Canadian Cancer Society. It’s something all husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles and even sons should take notice of. […]
It’s official: after more than a decade, “Boundless” is a dud. At Monday night’s council meeting, Fort Frances town council accepted a report from administration recommending the town begin the process to officially drop the slogan from its branding identity. The report pointed to the slogan having failed to achieve […]
A group of volunteers have revived an organization meant to help the Rainy River Public Library be the best it can be. Doug Robinson is one of a group of Rainy River and area residents who are bringing the Friends of the Rainy River Public Library back to life following […]
