Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Tourism Diversification Infrastructure Enhancement Study, led by the Deloitte consulting firm, is underway for the Municipality of Sioux Lookout. The survey aims to identify investments to attract visitors and new residents that will strengthen the community’s labour force and enhance community vitality. Jennifer Esposito, the municipality’s manager of strategic initiatives, said […]
The number of unsafe transport trucks being hauled off the Trans-Canada Highway just east of Thunder Bay would likely ramp up if a new provincial inspection station on the route was in service more often, the area’s MPP said. “I have personally seen it open once or twice, but it’s […]
If a pig warned his friends that heat-seeking drones were coming for them, he’d probably seem a little crazy. But it’s true. Thermal vision drones are a significant part of population control in Manitoba, and they guide trappers to invasive pigs that would otherwise be missed. Field operations manager of […]
The OPP will participate in Operation Impact this weekend. As the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) prepares for busy highways and roads during the Thanksgiving long weekend, they note that 296 people will not have the option to join family and friends this year. This figure represents the number of people […]
With the sudden closing of the Salty Jester, the Icebox Radio Theater has moved its Oct 24th show to the John Faith Little Theater at Backus Community Center. ‘Tales to Tremble By’ is the title of the show which features original and classic audio drama all with a Halloween theme. […]
DRYDEN – The pulp mill in Dryden is receiving money from a “green” fund, and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa has questions about that. The Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP) funding received by Dryden Fibre Canada should be conditional on the mill taking measures to “put an end to the exacerbation […]
Community Living Thunder Bay has been supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities since 1954. It has developed a system that not only provides client services but focuses on fostering a supportive, inclusive community where every person, regardless of ability, is valued equally. Juliana Baez, Community Living’s marketing co-ordinator, said the goal […]
SEINE RIVER FIRST NATION – In the centre of the Seine River reserve, next to the community gym, there’s the local library. Open Monday to Thursday, 1 to 7 p.m., it’s a place to borrow books, movies (on DVD and – believe it or not – VHS) and CDs. The […]
Grassland birds are the most threatened populations of birds in Canada, with a 67 per cent decline since 1970, a report published Tuesday found — but a surprising alliance with beef producers is emerging to protect their habitat. Much of the decline is attributed to the disappearance of grassland habitats across Canada, located largely […]
GRASSY NARROWS – Chief Rudy Turtle disclosed on YouTube recently that his First Nation northeast of Kenora has secured a federal commitment for scores of new housing units in the next few years. A meeting last month with Indigenous Services Canada produced a $24-million pledge to fund 50 new modular homes and […]
The NDP government has been accused of influencing a change to training requirements for paramedics in a bid to graduate more of them — a key plank in the party’s 2023 election platform. The College of Paramedics of Manitoba recently announced it had paused the new requirement for primary care […]
Seven is often regarded as a lucky number, but not when the subject matter is toxic slime. Local public-health officials said on Tuesday that the number of confirmed cases of blue-green algae within their jurisdiction has reached seven this season — one case fewer than in 2023. The latest case […]
