The Restricted Fire Zone in place for the entire Fire Region of Ontario is now lifted, effected July 11. The fire ban for Fort Frances is also lifted, but fires must be limited to a small, contained fires for cooking or personal use. Burning brush or grass still requires a […]
District News
Staff
The Rainy River District Transportation Services Consortium (RRDTSC) is hoping to ensure a smooth start to the school year by reminding families to get their transportation change requests in on time. Anyone attending schools in the Rainy River District School Board or Northwest Catholic District School Board should send in […]
Press release
The Ontario government is providing nearly $550,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to IISD Experimental Lakes Area Inc. (IISD-ELA) for an aquaculture research project exploring the use of fish waste as fertilizer and its impact on freshwater in cultivated wild rice paddy areas. This investment will support […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Just the other day, said a young woman from the Peepeekisis Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, she was assaulted while attending the Assembly of First Nation’s annual general assembly in Halifax. The statement was made before the assembly July 12, the second day of the three-day meeting and after a committee […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Sections of popular recreational lakes a short drive from Thunder Bay are continuing this summer to become partially covered by an unsightly green slime that can be toxic to humans and fish. Recent samples taken from two lakes near the city have confirmed the presence of blue-green algae, public health […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Development of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program between Lakehead University and the University of Guelph is progressing, with much to be done before the program turns out new veterinarians. Moira McPherson, Lakehead University’s outgoing president, says the last two months were the most crucial towards moving forward on […]
The following is the most recent listing of Fires of Note in the Northwest fire region. Fires of Note are selected for a variety of factors, including size, growth rate and proximity to population centres:
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
As part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 3, Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre (Manitou Mounds) is inviting members of all Treaty 3 communities to participate in a canoe trip from the Mounds to the signing location of the treaty in Northwest Angle. The trip has […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Construction on Rainy River’s new $30 million JK-12 school is officially underway after a groundbreaking ceremony last week. “We’re here, really, with a message of hope,” said minister of education Stephen Lecce, who made the trip to Rainy River. “It’s so promising to see new builds take hold across Ontario.” […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Crystal Gray had worked as Emo’s deputy treasurer for just a few months before being appointed interim CAO last April. Her 13 years of experience in municipal government would come in handy quickly — within Gray’s first week of being named interim CAO, the township declared an emergency due to […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Three large-scale organizations have joined forces in order to move Canada’s dairy industry even further into sustainable operations. In a joint press conference that took place on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Farm Credit Canada (FCC), the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), and Lactanet, an organization that serves Canadian dairy farmers […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
The entire district is grieving the unexpected passing of Pam Bujold (Allen). Pam was many things. Her large circle of family was truly blessed with her never-ending love and support. Pam and her husband Murnie worked hand in hand at their meat shop, cutting lawns (to perfection) moving the organ […]
