If you go into the woods today, don’t be in for a big surprise – the bears are on their way back. But with a little forethought, living near bears can be a picnic. Fort Frances is no stranger to urban bears, but the key to living in bear habitat […]
District News
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Thunder Bay, Ont. — Minodahmun Development has been recognized as leaders in Indigenous business and presented with the Partnership of the Year award during the 31st annual Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) Awards. Company CEO John Glover says winning the award is a great honour and is a testament to […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
St. Mary’s church saw eighty good souls help out with walleye dinners during the six week Lenten season. That number included about fifty bakers who provided homemade goodies. At least 125 meals were served every Friday night ( and there was always a list started for the following week. Fish […]
Recently the number of people diagnosed with hypertension has been on the rise. Hypertension Canada says that about 1 in 5 Canadians live with this chronic disease. The term hypertension is a medical term used to describe when someone’s blood pressure is consistently above the normal level. According to the […]
Staff
The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) has expressed frustration over the federal government’s recently released Budget 2023. The group claims it, “failed to address critical issues facing Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people: particularly addressing MMIWG and economic opportunity.” “A budget is about priorities – and Budget 2023 has […]
Suspects make off with thousands in copper wire (THUNDER BAY, ON) – On March 21, 2023, members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft that had taken place at the new MTO inspection scales construction site on Hwy 11-17 in […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford says the 2023 budget introduced last week by his party will help his constituents. The budget entitled Building a Strong Ontario, was introduced last Thursday by Finance Minister Peter Bethenfalvey and the Progressive Conservative Government of Premier Doug Ford. It is the biggest budget ever […]
Press release
(FORT FRANCES) – After receiving several tips from the public, and the assistance from the Treaty Three Police Service, officers have recovered the two snowmobiles reported stolen from Alberton Township, however the otter sleigh is still outstanding. Two individuals from the Rainy River District have been arrested and charged. Both […]
Press release
The Ontario government is investing $750,000 to help communities across the province become more inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Applications are now open for the 2023-24 round of Inclusive Community Grants, which provide municipalities, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous communities up to $60,000 for local projects […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
Nothing can be more important than keeping one’s family safe from the catastrophic devastation a home fire can deliver. It is one of the reasons the West Rainy River District Lions Club has a ready supply of Emergency Care Baskets on hand that are delivered to victims of catastrophes in […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay, Ont. — An announcement by the Ontario government this week promises an initial investment of $224 million plus an additional $75 million spread over the next three years to build, upgrade and support the operations and programming at new and existing training centres. The Skills Development Fund […]
Staff
Less than three months into the year, Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has received enough applications to grant more than half of its 2023 allotment of 400 recommendations, according to a press release on March 24, 2023. As many as 132 candidates will have been recommended for permanent […]
