INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN: In response to the discovery of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in Black Bay of Rainy Lake in late 2021, Voyageurs staff is starting a containment and prevention program. This program involves educational activities as well as new management operations related to Kettle Falls and Gold Portage areas. […]
District News
By Sandi Krasowski,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
THUNDER BAY, ONT. — Thunder Bay could become the site for a lithium refinery as a result of a partnership with Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. and Essar Group Company, RenJoules International Ltd. A binding letter of intent was signed by the two firms this week that will pave the way […]
By Rocco Frangione
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SUNDRIDGE – A Sundridge councillor agrees an announcement last month increasing enrolment at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is good news, but “it’s not enough.” “It’s a good start,” Coun. Steve Hicks says. “There are people who are happy about this but is shows they still don’t understand […]
Press release
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the March Riverside 50/50 electronic raffle is Kathy Hager of Kenora with the winning ticket number P-2948749. Hager takes home $13,560, with the same amount going to the Foundation. The draw was made Wednesday, March 31 at […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After two years without in-person Easter services many churches across the Rainy River District are happy to be hosting congregants in their seats for services this Holy Week. Though Mother Nature may also have something to say about that. Many churches in Fort Frances and surrounding areas have been able […]
Press release
Funds will expand access to cultural-based mental health and healing activities TORONTO — Ontario is providing $812,500 to the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres to help raise awareness, reduce stigma and support Indigenous-led mental health and wellness initiatives for Indian Residential School (IRS) Survivors, families and communities across the […]
The Fort Frances Family Centre is in need of cereal and men’s shoes of all sizes. Please bring any donations to the Centre, located in the old CN Station, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. A work session for the Stratton Sales Barn will be held Friday at 10 a.m. […]
Staff
Hang on to your hats, and get your shovels ready. The region is in for a spring snowstorm. Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Fort Frances, Emo and Rainy River. Hazardous winter conditions are expected from Wednesday to Friday. According to the warning, we can expect total […]
Press release
As part of the Beyak Automotive Group, Dryden GM is proud to announce the funding of a 2800 square foot Community Splash Park located at Rotary Park in Dryden, ON. Site prep and construction are set to begin mid-July 2022, with the park open to the public mid-August 2022. Beyak […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
THUNDER BAY, ONT. — Fundraising efforts in support of the Ukrainian humanitarian crisis relief are being initiated by local businesses throughout the community and at one bakery, their signature pastry has become re-coloured to help out. Once again, the popular persian pastry, synonymous with Thunder Bay, has undergone a colour […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The future of Sunny Cove is once again an open question for Fort Frances Town Council. At the Community Services Executive Committee, the town discussed a letter received from the Emo-Devlin Church group that had submitted a proposal to take over the operations of Sunny Cove from the town. The […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The provincial government could make it more affordable for people in the province to own a home if they are re-elected. In an announcement made on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, the Ontario government revealed their “More Homes for Everyone” act, a piece of legislation that, if passed, aims to crack […]
