Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Each year, Canadian conservationists release dozens of young Eastern loggerhead shrikes into the wild, hoping to reverse the decline of one of the country’s most endangered songbirds. Once common across eastern Canada — in Ontario, Quebec and part of the Maritimes — these sharp-beaked predators are now found only in two […]
The Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River District, along with staff, volunteers and residents, came together on June 12, 2025, to help beautify Emo Long-Term Care by planting dozens of vibrant flowers for everyone to enjoy.
At the conclusion of a legal case that has spanned nearly three decades and eight terms of council, the Town of Fort Frances has acknowledged a recent ruling from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice regarding ownership of the lands making up Point Park and announced it will not be […]
The province’s Strong Mayors Powers is an affront to democracy. That was the consensus among town council when it met June 23. Council voted unanimously to discuss at the next scheduled meeting a demand that Fort Frances be excluded from the province’s list of designated municipalities. The powers that have […]
Located in the Rainy River district of Northwestern Ontario, along the southeast shore and on Big Island in Lake-of-the-Woods, the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation (AON) is a dynamic community that has long depended on natural resources for its livelihood. After traditionally thriving on fishing, hunting, trapping and forestry, this […]
Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) annually hosts an event called Gagwe-gikendamaawiziwin each April. Robert Horton helps put together the event and holds the title “Gaa-aazhide-gikinoo’amaaged,” which means “coordinating Gagwe is a responsibility while also teaching Anishinaabemowin.” Competitors of Gagwe find themselves competing in five different formats, including storytelling, Jeopardy-style verb […]
The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls launched its expanded Red Pine mountain bike and hiking trails on Friday with a community barbecue and cake to celebrate. The trail expansion comes as the result of a financial partnership between the town and the federal and provincial governments. Both the Federal Economic […]
THUNDER BAY – In an 8-5 vote, city council approved a bylaw that will bar most transport truck traffic from Highway 102, Dawson Road and Arthur Street and put them on Highway 11/17. Councillors Albert Aiello, Dominic Pasqualino, Trevor Giertuga, Brian Hamilton, Shelby Ch’ng, Michael Zussino, Greg Johnsen and Andrew […]
Call a major-league pitcher “a barber” today, it would likely mean he could cut his teammates’ hair… I know, “hair stylist” is more politically correct. However, a few editions back in baseball’s dictionary, you’ll find “THE barber.” His name was Sal Maglie. His nickname had nothing to do with cutting […]
Marina, left, and Greyson were crowned the 2025 Mini Queen and King at the Rainy Lake Square on Monday, June 23, 2025. According to event organizer Melissa Gushulak, nine children took part in the event, with a large audience coming out to support and cheer on their efforts. The pair […]
The United Church of Canada celebrates its 100th anniversary this year (1925-2025). There was a celebration to honour the United Churches of Canada on June 8, 2025. The celebration was held at Knox United in Emo. The approximately 130 that attended were blessed with a wonderful, heart touching service. Retired […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will be sunny with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 24 (75) with a low of 13 (55). Friday will see cloudy skies during the day before becoming clear overnight with […]
