Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
A Fort Frances resident has been arrested and charged following an investigation by local police organizations. According to a press release from the OPP, the arrest was made after a joint operation involving the Rainy River District OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Kenora OPP CSCU, Kenora OPP Organized Crime […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 is looking for consultants to study the feasibility of creating a birthing lodge where mothers can give birth safely and comfortably in an environment that follows Anishinaabe traditions and culture. The study will be required to assess the current maternal health care situation within Treaty #3 […]
There’s still time to get in on Riverside Health Care’s 50/50 draw for November, which has seen the jackpot once again break past a major milestone, providing the winner a significant bump in time for Christmas shopping, while also supporting health care close to home. In a press release from […]
THUNDER BAY — Mushkegowuk–James Bay MPP Guy Bourgouin and his northern NDP colleagues, including Thunder Bay–Superior North’s Lise Vaugeois, are trying again to make it illegal for motorists to cross double yellow lines when passing another vehicle. First introduced in 2023, when it didn’t get past first reading in the legislature, his private member’s bill proposes an […]
KENORA — Improving access to housing for people with more complex needs is an ongoing priority for the Kenora District Services Board, its acting CEO says. “Constantly,” Sarah Stevenson said of the KDSB developing plans for more supportive housing in Kenora. “It is a primary focus of our work.” Stevenson said the Kenora District Services Board […]
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski says he thinks the country is in good shape following the passage of the federal government’s budget last week. In order for the budget to pass, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Powlowski and the ruling Liberal party required an assist from the Green Party and […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) has released a new five-year, five-point plan to enhance and improve childcare and early years services even as it faces continuing challenges affecting the province and some specific to the region. “Children’s Services in the Rainy River District is supported by dedicated […]
There’s always plenty of happenings around the holiday season, and the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is joining in to offer fun, festive family events ahead of Christmas day. Join the Fort Frances Museum this holiday season for a variety of festive family crafting workshops, a visit from Kris […]
TORONTO — New laws governing rentals passed by the Ford government put too much power in the hands of corporate landlords, a Thunder Bay area MPP says. The majority Progressive Conservatives passed the controversial Bill 60, or the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, at Queen’s Park on Monday. The tenancy […]
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, the Fort Frances Muskies Football team held its annual awards banquet at the Fort Frances High School Cafeteria. The evening was an opportunity to look back on a successful season despite falling short of the goal of a championship. Each of the awards were presented […]
From Aug. 5-7, 2025 Fort Frances residents Carey Gosselin and Canadian Champion Les Baker travelled to Sudbury to compete in the Ontario 55+ Summer Games’ 8-Ball Pool Championships. Gosselin defeated the Baker in round-robin play then had to face him again in the first round of the playoffs. Gosselin won […]
