Enbridge Gas is helping the Chapple Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates. “At Enbridge Gas, safety is our priority. […]
District News
By Chelsea Kemp,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
A two-day seminar on mental health and illness focused on breaking down stigmas and connecting community members with essential supports and resources. As part of its mental health promotion, the Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) mental health program offers mental health first aid to all community members and agencies, said PMH […]
Travel restrictions have eased at federal border crossings. According to a release by the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA), fully vaccinated travellers will now have the option of using a COVID-19 rapid antigen test result (taken the day prior to their scheduled flight or arrival at the land border or […]
Press release
Due to the region’s continued high COVID-19 and hospitalization rates, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has extended their recommendations issued on February 17, 2022. As such, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health at NWHU asks that local businesses, organizations, and residents follow enhanced measures while case numbers and hospitalizations […]
Culturama is coming back! The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is organizing a revival of Culturama – a community multicultural festival. Organizers are seeking committee members and volunteers, or even just feedback on what you’d like to see! To be part of the Culturama team, reach out to Kayleigh […]
With tensions mounting in Ukraine, citizens around the globe are looking for ways to contribute. The following is a list of ways Canadians can help with the conflict in Ukraine: The Canadian Red Cross is accepting donations for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. The Government of Canada will be matching civilian […]
By Marcus Powlowski
MP Thunder Bay-Rainy River
MP Thunder Bay-Rainy River
Like many of you, I am watching the events unfold in Ukraine with dismay. Thunder Bay- Rainy River has one of the highest percentages of Canadian-Ukrainians of any ridings in Canada. I know there are many people in northwestern Ontario who have family members, and friends, in the Ukraine. I too have relatives in the […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
The 24/7 Garage Sale truly does have something for everyone. The Garage Sale building is the in the centre of Devlin, beside Greenside’s Meats. All monies raised are donated to Devlin’s Guthrie United Church. This helps cover the costs of the needs of the church. The 24/7 Garage Sale has […]
Culturama is coming back! The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre is organizing a revival of Culturama – a community multicultural festival. Organizers are seeking committee members and volunteers, or even just feedback on what you’d like to see! To be part of the Culturama team, reach out to Kayleigh […]
Funding Will Improve Access to Specialized Addictions Services and Supports The Ontario government is investing over $667,000 through the new Addictions Recovery Fund to immediately enhance access to bed-based addictions treatment supports through the Kenora Chiefs Advisory and the Rainy River District Ontario Health Team. These new beds will help […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
THUNDER BAY — With capacity limits eased in Ontario on Thursday, not all organizations will return to full business as usual. As of Thursday, capacity limits were removed in places such as restaurants, gyms and movie theatres and social gathering limits were increased to 50 people indoors and 100 people […]
Press release
Police Appealing to the Public for Information (KENORA, ON) – The Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for public assistance in connection with a death investigation north of Sioux Narrows. On February 22, 2022 at 10:56 a.m., members of the Kenora OPP Detachment and Northwest Emergency […]
