Local News from Across the Rainy River District
GRASSY NARROWS — “Dogs really are man’s best friend,” says Jason Cherry, who led the efforts to rescue Caesar, a husky mix dog, from a rock crevice in Grassy Narrows earlier this week. On April 14, Caesar sadly passed away after three days of community members and travellers from as […]
While welcoming the removal of federal and provincial taxes on newly built homes, Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt says significant questions remain around a new push from Ottawa and Queen’s Park to reduce municipal development charges (DCs) across Ontario. Announced March 30 by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford, […]
Fort Frances convenience store Ski’s Variety is changing hands and will soon become Rosey’s Convenience, Janice Neurinski, one of the outgoing owners, said. The announcement first came to the public light on Monday afternoon when Neurinski posted on social media, informing customers of the change and thanking the community for […]
The Fort Frances Lakers head coach is being recognized as the top coach in the league with the announcement coming Thursday morning as the team prepares to play in the league finals. “As a first year coaching, I couldn’t have asked for a better year,” Judson said shortly after the […]
THUNDER BAY- The city’s road manager says crews are working on filling potholes, but the weather is imposing some challenges. “We do have crews out, four to six each day, along with the Python trying to fill those holes best we can right now. It is a challenge because there […]
That’s the view of George Pirie, Timmins MPP and Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth, who is excited about the economic boom in his part of the province. “Northern Ontario’s got everything the world needs right here,” he said in an interview with the Temiskaming Speaker while attending the […]
Murillo’s long-time meat-processing plant is staying open, contrary to recent speculation that it is set to close, the operator said on Wednesday. “We’re booked right through to (next) January,” Paul Vellinga said from the Oliver Road plant. Vellinga, who operates the business with his wife, Eleanora, confirmed the operation remains […]
With the rising cost of living, food security remains a problem for many in Waterloo Region. To help support community members in need, the Woolwich Community Services (WCS) launched its spring food drive this month. Community members can drop off non-perishable items at Foodland Elmira, Food Basics Elmira or Woolwich […]
TORONTO — Ending a year of speculation as the province took over direct administration of several school boards, Education Minister Paul Calandra announced sweeping changes to the education system Monday (April 13). The legislation announced, if passed, will restructure school board senior administration and strip financial accountability duties from trustees. […]
When John Wort Hannam hits the Townshend Theatre stage on Thursday night as part of this year’s Tour de Fort season, it won’t be his first time in Fort Frances. “I’ve been to Fort Frances once before,” the singer-songwriter said. “I played a beautiful little house concert down by the […]
Ontario Provincial Police are renewing a call for information related to the disappearance of 35-year-old Melanie Lapish, who was last seen two years ago in the McDonald’s parking lot in Fort Frances. Lapish has been missing since February 26, 2024, when she was last seen being dropped off at the […]
It’s the tale of a lifetime as students at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) are putting on a show of mythical proportions. Last night marked the opening of FFHS’ production of Hadestown, a reimagining of two classic storylines from Greek mythology. The musical tells the tale of Hades and his […]
