Duane Hicks The Noden Causeway is turning 50 this year—a milestone the Fort Frances Museum is marking with its newest exhibit. “The Story of the Noden Causeway” opened on the main floor gallery this week and will be there through August. An opening reception is slated for June 24. The […]
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Staff The “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It)” self-esteem retreat for young women has done it again. After being named a grand-prize winner in the Aviva Community Fund competition in January, 2014, earning a total of $45,000, the retreat has claimed another one. It was announced last week that […]
the OPP On Friday around 5 p.m., Thunder Bay OPP officers responded to a report of a male missing at Two Island Lake in Jacques Township. The man had been kayaking there. Upon officers’ arrival, the kayak was located and the male was recovered in the water a short distance […]
the OPP A man has been charged following an investigation into a snowmachine collision that claimed the lives of two Kenora men in March. On Friday, March 27 shortly before 7:30 p.m., Kenora OPP received a report that two snowmachines were involved in a collision in the area of Hillock […]
It will be mostly clear tonight, with an overnight low of minus-three C (26 F). Look for northwest winds at five-10 m.p.h., becoming light after midnight. Tomorrow will be sunny, with a high of 18 (66) and low around two (36). Expect west winds at five-10 m.p.h., gusting up to […]
Press Release A Rainy River District apprenticeship forum will be held next Thursday (May 21) from 4-9 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #145 in Atikokan. Supper will be provided. We know highly-skilled workers (“baby-boomers”) will retire in great numbers. As such, employers are challenged to recruit (and compete) […]
Press Release With the May long weekend just around the corner, many people are looking forward to some fun outdoor activities. Whether you are visiting family and friends, camping, getting active, dining out, boating, heading to the cottage, or swimming, the Northwestern Health Unit would like to remind the public […]
Press Release The Canada Border Services Agency is anticipating heavy traffic volumes at ports of entry in Northern Ontario this Victoria Day weekend. As such, travellers are advised to plan their border crossing outside of peak traffic periods if possible. They can check border wait times on the CBSA’s website […]
Staff Local NDP MP John Rafferty announced today he will seek a third term in the upcoming federal election. Rafferty was first elected as MP for Thunder Bay-Rainy River in 2008. The first of three nomination meetings will be held here on Tuesday (May 19) at 6:30 p.m. at From […]
It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of six C (43 F). Look for light west winds becoming calm. There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon, with a high of 22 (73) and low around 14 (58). Expect southeast winds gusting up […]
Duane Hicks This summer’s major road construction project here will get underway late next week. Bay City Contractors Inc. will begin phase one of the project (from just east of York Avenue to Webster Avenue), which will involve re-routing traffic at Central Avenue to go down Fourth Street West instead […]
Staff Anyone in need of a prom or special occasion dress might want to stop by “Curvy Chick” here Saturday. Owner Jennifer Horton said she still has dresses left over from last year’s prom dress drive and thought people might be looking for some at this time of year. “I […]
