The Ontario government is looking at how students are assessed after standardized test results showed some grades are making “insufficient progress” and are lagging behind in reading, writing and, especially, math. The government blamed the problems on “dysfunctional trustee performance” that is failing to support student achievement, noting that Education […]
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By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com
Onalee Derksen is an old soul, something that serves her well as the owner of Vintage Junky Thrift in Fort Frances. Derksen’s love of thrifting started out of necessity in the early ’90s, but over time she developed a love for the thrill of a good find, in addition to […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
In an effort to give the First Nation’s children something to do after school, as well as give them some incentive to go to school every day, Naicatchewenin First Nation opened the The Sagaankwat Youth Centre on Wednesday Nov. 26, 2025. The centre is named for a young boy who […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Two forwards, a defender, and a goaltender from the Fort Frances Lakers will make their way to Thunder Bay in the new year to compete with other SIJHL all-stars against the Lakehead University Thunderwolves. Lakers forward and captain Pierce Gouin, forward and Fort Frances native Teagan Wrolstad, defenseman Judd Pesch, […]
By Times Staff
The local sweet tooth has helped raise $12,992 to be split between Riverside Health Care’s Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS! campaign and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. For perspective, that’s 6,496 cookies sold in just a week during this year’s Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign from Nov. 17 to 23. “We are […]
By Times Staff
The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) has restored internet connectivity following a precautionary measure undertaken last week. Internet services were brought back online for schools across the board as of Sunday, November 30, 2025, and was expected to be available for regular usage as of yesterday’s return to class. […]
By Times Staff
The Red Lake OPP have charged a woman with multiple charges after a break-in in the Municipality of Red Lake. According to the OPP, on November 21, 2025, Red Lake area officers received information that initiated a Break and Enter investigation in Cochenour, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, […]
By Times Staff
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) will get support from the province in supporting the mental health of first responders, according to a press release from the solicitor general’s office. The release, issued on Friday, November 14, 2025, shed more light on $32 million from the Government of […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) president, Dave Plourde and Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) president, Rick Dumas, are in Ottawa this week to bring a clear message to the federal government that Northern Ontario is not peripheral and is essential to Canada’s economic strength, national security, and future […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
A Parry Sound, Ont.-area man who obstructed conservation officers following an illegal moose hunt two years ago in the Red Lake area has been fined $12,000. According to a provincial investigation, McDougall resident Gordon Chaput was hunting with two other men north of Red Lake on Oct. 7, 2023 when […]
By Steven Sukkau,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
In many rural Manitoba towns, where a single coffee shop, hardware store or family-run boutique can anchor the local economy, small business owners are heading into the holidays facing one of the most uncertain sales seasons in years. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on Manitobans to […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Memorial Sports Centre is ready to make the most of sunny days in the Rainy River District. MP Marcus Powlowski announced the Town would receive funds to help make the Memorial Sports Centre (MSC) near self-sufficient for electricity according to the Town. Powlowski said on a call with the […]
