Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Rainy River First Nations (RRFN) is celebrating the opening of a new complex of transitional housing units intended to give those recovering from addictions treatment the best possible chance to get back on their feet and stay sober. At a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, October 27, 2022, members of […]
The Paper Excellence Group and Resolute Forest Products Inc. (“Resolute”) (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today announced their intention to sell Resolute’s Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill to further facilitate the regulatory review process. On July 6, the Paper Excellence Group through its wholly-owned subsidiary Domtar Corporation (“Domtar”), a global […]
As of October 3, Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) welcomed newly appointed Acting Inspector Cheryl Gervais and Acting Sergeant Major Tricia Rupert in their new roles. Both women had recently been honored with awards for their service in policing and shared with the Times the journeys that led to their […]
The second annual “Haunted Woods“ scared over 1,000 people of all ages from infants to people in their 80s. This was made possible by Weechi-it-te-win Family Services. The haunting event was held Friday, October 28, on Mctavish Rd. On the trails of the property where the family Healing Program operates. […]
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Kenora OPP officer following a criminal investigation. An investigation by the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch began in November 2021 after allegations were made in October 2021 regarding inappropriate behaviour by an off-duty police officer in relation to an adult person. As a […]
The Rainy River District School Board has issued the following statement in regards to a pending labour protest by CUPE workers on Friday: The Rainy River District School Board continues to monitor the provincial labour negotiations closely. In the RRDSB, CUPE represents custodial and maintenance staff, as well as business […]
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District detachment would like to take this opportunity to remind Rainy River District residents about being safe and aware this Halloween. Area youth will be out in full force going door to door to collect Halloween treats. They will be focused on getting to […]
The following are the newly elected and re-elected reeves, mayors and members of coun- cil, elected in Monday evening’s municipal elections. All results are unofficial. * denotes elected or acclaimed candidate TOWN OF FORT FRANCES Mayor: *Andrew Hallikas–1,573 Ken Perry–1,029 Council (six to be elected): *Wendy Brunetta–2,123 *John McTaggart–2,068 *Mike […]
The oldest home in Burriss has new owners. Tressa Galusha and Trevor Mason took ownership of this home on September 29. The home was purchased from Donna and Karel Vos. The Vos’s had purchased this home in 1984. A complete renovation was done at that time and it was a […]
On October 25, 2022, at 7:35 a.m., members from the Rainy River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint of a motor vehicle driving west on Kings Highway 11 east of Atikokan. Upon further investigation it was revealed that the motor vehicle was reported stolen in […]
Tbaytel has wrapped up its latest Tbaytel For Good Community Fund awarding three $10,000 grants to the winning ideas on Wednesday. More than 486,079 public votes from Oct. 6 to 18 were cast for the three winners, who will now put a total of $30,000 to great use to implement or […]
Last Wednesday was the grand opening of the Naicatchewenin (North West Bay) First Nations water treatment facility. This project was a long time coming. In 2006/2007 a Water Shortage and Treatment Facility Study was done. Between then and now, much work and research by a dedicated group of individuals, working […]
