Local News from Across the Rainy River District
With millions of Ontarians already not having a family doctor, provincial medical leaders are warning the situation will only get worse in the coming years. Dr. Andrew Park, president of the Ontario Medical Association, led a virtual media briefing on Wednesday to raise awareness about unsustainable workloads, emergency room closures, […]
Six names will be on the ballot when chiefs and proxies for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) go to the polls to elect their new national chief on Dec. 6. It’s a list with a lot of experience—Reginald Bellerose, Craig Makinaw, Sheila North, David Pratt, Dean Sayers and Cindy […]
With his 2018’s Moon of the Crusted Snow garnering attention, Waubgeshig Rice naturally thought of the next wedge of the story. “Moon” can be seen as a stand-alone book, but the characters and the community had more to say. Rice credits some strong editing to bring about a solid second […]
If you’ve noticed a shift in the news over the last two decades, it’s likely caused by two things: A massive drop in the number of Canadian reporters and a correspondingly huge surge in the number of spin doctors. According to journalist-author Cecil Rosner, the number of active reporters in […]
The Town of Fort Frances has begun work on creating a long-term plan for the town’s recreation future and they want to know residents’ opinions. Nathan Young is the Recreation and Culture Manager for the Town of Fort Frances. He says the plan is to create a guide for the […]
If you’re ready to have your name called, head to the Townshend Theatre this week to take in the newest Fort Frances High School musical revue thats all about names. Students at the high school have been preparing for the revue “These Are the Names I Know” for a few […]
Two Nipigon residents remain before the courts The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has recovered the remains of a Nipigon woman who went missing over three years ago. Alyssa Turnbull was last seen in Nipigon between March 23 and 25, 2020. She was 26-years old when she disappeared. Her remains were […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – An evening crime spree has ended with one youth in custody and two other suspects identified. On the evening of October 28, 2023, members of the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a break-and-enter in the northeast section of town. Two […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the motoring public to practice safe winter driving habits. Snow and freezing temperatures will create hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are reminded to completely clear the snow off their vehicles and to ensure visibility in […]
Thunder Bay, Ont. — Thunder Bay’s Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA) is one of 86 community groups across Canada to receive part of $1.5 million in funding from the Farm Credit Canada AgriSpirit Fund in support of rural capital projects. The RFDA received $25,000 to purchase two refrigerated containers for […]
Fort William First Nation, Ont. — The scourge of plastic particle waste is so ubiquitous in our oceans, lakes and farmers fields, it often seems like an unsolvable conundrum. It’s a good thing there’s people like Kaylib Tremblay, who recognize the scientific challenge but are nevertheless undaunted by it. The […]
The show with former Barenaked Ladies (BNL) singer Steven Page is sure to be the highlight of the Tour De Fort Season. In early 2009 Steven Page left the famous Canadian band he had been a part of since its founding in 1988. Since then he has struck out on […]
