Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Greater economic development equals greater opportunities. The federal government is investing around $972,000 through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) to support the creation and advancement of economic development opportunities in four communities along the north shore including Wawa, Hornepayne, Dubreuilville, and Michipicoten First Nation. Terry Sheehan, […]
A juicy steak being carved up in a fancy Tokyo restaurant could easily originate from a beef cow that was raised a short drive from downtown Thunder Bay. That’s how Jason Reid sees it. The veteran beef farmer who raises and sells cows on 140 acres of pasture on Thunder […]
We Need Your Cooperation! The Fort Frances Fire Rescue department works tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. When a fire occurs, it’s essential that we conduct thorough and accurate investigations to determine the cause. Accurate information is crucial; please report any relevant details, ask questions, and […]
Calling all women in the region looking to get into the trades. Confederation College’s Northshore Campus in Marathon has announced its Women in Trades program, which is set to start on Sept. 16. In addition to the Northshore Campus, the program is currently delivered in Thunder Bay and will be […]
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) encourages residents and visitors to enjoy the beautiful weather this summer by getting active and exploring the great outdoors. Whether hitting the trails, out on the water, playing at a park, or having fun at the beach, there are things you can do to ensure you, […]
Vintage Junky’s Kathleen Lawrence, left, and Onalee Derksen pulled winning ticket for the 2024 Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s British Isles Trip of the Month draw for August this morning. Miranda Veitch of Fort Frances is the winners of a Long, Mullet and Isle of Skye trip, valued at $4,100. Next […]
DQ celebrates 40th anniversary of Children’s Miracle Network partnership Toronto, ON (July 24, 2024)—On Thursday, August 8, DQ® Canada’s Miracle Treat Day will help make miracles happen for children receiving care at local children’s hospitals across Canada. For the 22nd year running, participating DQ Canada locations will donate net proceeds […]
KENORA — Students at schools across Ontario will continue to benefit from an arrangement between the province and a major pharmacy chain to ensure tampons and menstrual pads are available to all who need them. Education Minister Todd Smith announced Monday in Brampton that his ministry has a new three-year […]
The Superior-Greenstone District School Board (SGDSB) has partnered with communities along the north shore to bring the Summer Well-Being program to kids in Nipigon, Schreiber, and Geraldton from Aug. 12 to 16. Deana Renaud, manager of mental health for the SGDSB, said each camp includes a combination of education and […]
Pierre Poilievre says he will “show up” for northwestern Ontario if he is elected Prime Minister in next year’s federal election. The leader of the Conservative Party of Canada was in the Rainy River District this week to kick off a tour of the north of the province as politicians […]
Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre is hoping a stop in the Rainy River District will turn into more votes for his party come next year’s election, and he is promising bigger paycheques, fewer taxes and less crime to those who help him form the next federal government. Poilievre […]
Disclaimer this article contains mentions of suicide. Robin Taylor Wright has been hosting trivia nights at Hallett Brewing for the better part of a year and now he’s hoping to use trivia to shed some light on mental health issues. “I did always want to do a charity thing, just […]
