Staff

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in the aftermath of a structural fire, which destroyed a shed beside the former NorWest Animal Clinic. On March 5, 2024, officers of the Rainy River District OPP were conducting general patrol duties and located a small structure fire in the shed. The structure […]

By Ryan Kiedrowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The World-Spectator

For any volunteer fire department, there always seems to be room for more able bodies to join the fold. But with minimum standards requirements becoming more strict on ensuring properly trained firefighters answer the call, joining a fire department isn’t quite as easy these days. “It’s definitely going to become […]

Staff

Confederation College President Kathleen Lynch welcomed the provincial government’s initial funding announcement for post-secondary institutions as a significant step that underscores the importance of investing in the education of Ontario’s students. On Monday, Premier Doug Ford announced a one-time $1.3 Billion injection into post-secondary institutions, while maintaining a tuition freeze […]

By Dean LaBerge
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Grizzley Gazette

As most parents know, younger children and youth aren’t well known for their diligence when it comes to oral health. A trip to the dentist can be very expensive, particularly if you don’t have dental coverage. Luckily, there’s some relief for eligible families, but the deadline is approaching fast. The […]

By Austin Campbell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com

It’s full folk ahead this August in Red Rock. Organizers have rolled out a number of announcements in anticipation of the Live from the Rock Folk Festival being held at Pull-A-Log Park in Red Rock from Aug. 9-11 – including the winner of a recently held slogan contest and this […]

By Steffanie Costigan
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Lethbridge Herald

An Alberta author is sharing her experience of a devastating loss and how she found the silver lining by writing a children’s book. Last summer on July 28th, Greg Gaudette, a local paramedic/firefighter and his friend Jonah Swen  – who was a paramedic and registered nurse in Calgary – passed […]

By Greg Seitz
Quetico Superior Wilderness News

New legislation has been announced at the Minnesota state capitol, seeking to strengthen protections of the Boundary Waters from mining pollution. Chief authors Sen. Kelly Morrison and Rep. Sandra Feist seek to put legal restrictions on four specific mining practices they say represent unacceptable risk upstream of the Boundary Waters […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

The Fort Frances Lakers and the Red Lake Miners of the SIJHL will be hosting a showcase for players across the region to show off their talents to Junior A teams from across the country. Named the NWO Junior Hockey Showcase, the event hopes to bring junior-age hockey players to […]

By Megan Walchuk
Editor
mwalchuk@fortfrances.com

A number of organizations are coming together to Inspire Inclusion, with the second annual International Women’s Day lunch event. This Friday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is invited to stop by the Fort Frances branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, for learning, listening and a […]