Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The “a” in pizza stands for agriculture in an upcoming event that uses a fan-favourite food to teach students about farming. For 20 years, the Grand River Agriculture Society (GRAS) has been hosting its Pizza Perfect event and teaching Grade 3 students about where their food comes from. Students will […]
Dean Munchinsky recalls being a “body double” for Hollywood star Dennis Quaid when the star filmed a movie in Manitoba. Because they look alike, Munchinsky pretended to be Quaid when the cameras weren’t looking closely. In one scene of the 2017 film “A Dog’s Purpose,” it was up to Munchinsky […]
On January 31, 2025, the Fort Frances Times submitted an official freedom of information request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for materials related to the legal matter Borderland Pride v. Corporation of the Township of Emo. By law, a request should be completed within […]
A new app created by a local resident aims to help small business owners save more of their hard-earned money. Travis Glowasky of the Rainy River District set out to make an app that wasn’t subscription-based, didn’t steal customers’ data, and worked with or without an internet connection. Despite rejections […]
Thunder Bay, ON – March 19, 2025 – Seneca Polytechnic and Confederation College have announced a new strategic partnership to enhance opportunities for students across Ontario and address critical skill gaps in key industries. The collaboration will initially focus on Aviation programming while also exploring the potential for a unique […]
Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Invasive Species Centre is excited to announce the launch of a new, three-year initiative in partnership with the National Tree Seed Centre, Forest Gene Conservation Association, and the Ontario Forestry Research Institute with funding and support from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and […]
A two-year study on honey bee health in colonies placed on canola fields is nearing its completion, yielding positive results for those involved. The University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pathology, Honey bee health lab, initiated the study in 2023 to investigate the effects of pesticide use […]
Riley McPhee spent 14 years in addiction. Last week, she celebrated nine months sober. It is often said that when an addict is ready to change their life, they’re ready — though sometimes the system isn’t always ready to support them. For years, Sault Ste. Marie has been at the […]
(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan have arrested and charged one individual with numerous charges following an altercation. On March 16, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Atikokan OPP Detachment responded to a reported break and enter incident on Maple Crescent in […]
The community of Dryden and its region will have an opportunity today to learn more about the second phase of the Waasigan Transmission Line, which will run from Dryden to Atikokan. Sonny Karunakaran, Hydro One vice-president of strategic projects and partnerships, has travelled to Dryden to host an open house […]
Top trade students from local public high schools have begun their competitive journey toward the gold medal in the 2025 Skills Ontario Competition. Nathan Caputo, a Grade 11 Hammarskjold High School student, was one of six students from the Lakehead Public Board competing in the team carpentry competition at the […]
It’s business as usual at the Thunder Bay Alstom plant where tariffs imposed by the U.S. government are not expected to have a great impact. Work continues on the Toronto Transit Commission light rail vehicle street car and the Metrolinx bi-level refurbishment for overhaul contracts. Lindsay Fenton, the site managing […]
