Local News from Across the Rainy River District
RED LAKE – Six local middle school students have taken on the challenge of competing in a Canada-wide youth quilting competition. Seventh and eighth graders at the Golden Learning Centre began crafting their quilts around February, after teacher Katherine Fawthrop learned of the Canadian Quilters Association’s Youth Challenge from a […]
KENORA – Andrew Poirier filed nomination papers on May 7 seeking a second term as mayor of Kenora. Poirier says he’d like to see the many positive things coming to the city through to their end. “I feel that I still bring an awful lot of experience to the table […]
CANADA—There is a moment in conversation with Meggie Cywink where her voice changes. Not louder. Not angrier. Just tired in the way granite is tired after carrying winter for centuries. “Families are no longer asking to be consulted as an afterthought,” she said quietly. “Families are asking to lead.” For […]
A graduation season game that has become popular with high school students across Canada is now raising concerns in Kenora, following reports that vulnerable people may have been targeted. The game, known as “Senior Assassin,” is typically played by Grade 12 students who use water guns or toy blasters to […]
A family and former educator’s legacy will go towards supporting students in the Rainy River District. In a press release Thursday morning, the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) announced they’d received a remarkable gift from Cochlan family which the board will use to fund nutrition programs and a bursary […]
The Town of Fort Frances and FirstLight have reached a power purchase agreement for the incoming solar project. In a press release from FirstLight, the clean energy producer and energy storage company announced the execution of a power purchase agreement with Ontario’s Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO) for the 57.2 […]
The Thunder Bay staff sergeant convicted of breach of trust and obstruction for “militantly illegal police conduct” will do time behind bars. On Wednesday, Justice Michael Block sentenced Thunder Bay Police Service staff sergeant Michael Dimini to three years incarceration for breach of trust and two years for obstruction, which […]
Can we balance the demand for more development while protecting Ontario’s endangered species? This question, among others, resurfaced after Premier Doug Ford revoked the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on March 30. Once hailed as the gold standard for conservation, the ESA was renowned for its scientific approach, mandatory protections, and […]
After months of rehearsals during lunch and recess, the students of St. Mary School will be putting on their performance of Beauty and the Beast Jr. tonight. The cast and crew are made up of students from grades three to seven, with many older students taking lead roles. Parker Davis […]
A report for an agreement between the Town of Fort Frances and North Star Air of Thunder Bay, Ont., to build a successful flight schedule with contributions from the town was carried during Monday’s town council meeting, with no members opposed. At the beginning of 2026, the town administration began […]
The 4-H United Beef held its first meeting on Monday, May 11, at the home of Tami and Robin LeBlanc, with all 12 members in attendance. The club welcomed two new members and two new leaders, and introduced this year’s topic, “Bull Power.” Members reviewed important dates, held elections, and […]
RED ROCK — Volunteer firefighters have a new truck, thanks to money from a federal fund. The Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF), formerly known as the federal Gas Tax Fund, provided the money for Red Rock to replace an old fire rescue truck. “This vital piece of equipment ensures our firefighters […]
