Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used for a long time to make life as a farmer easier, but it does come with some risks, says a University of Guelph professor. Dr. Rozita Dara told The Observer that AI has been used in agriculture in at least some fashion for a […]
Chirps and calls carry through the trees and across the fog-covered water at Hunter’s Bay. “We can hear the birds all around us,” said Dale Wenger, a local naturalist and birder. It’s early on a quiet Monday morning at Avery Beach Park in Huntsville, and Wenger is leading a small group […]
Artificial intelligence technology can be a boon for farmers, but producers should approach the systems with caution, says one University of Guelph expert. “Reliability and accuracy of (artificial intelligence) systems can vary, and farmers may be hesitant to rely heavily on new technology until they are confident it works well […]
One week has already flown by and Patty Hajdu, the newly appointed minister of jobs and families, and minister who continues to be responsible for FedNor (Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), has hit the ground running. “It’s an incredible honour to be re-elected as the member of Parliament […]
Travis Green, left, and Alex McQuarrie are the new owners of Hometown Furniture and Appliance, the store taking over the former Howarth’s / Leon’s location on Scott Street in Fort Frances. The new store aims to provide excellent customer service while expanding on the options shoppers have available for furniture […]
River Heights teens want their high schools to embrace technology — the possibilities of artificial intelligence, in particular — rather than ban it. Grade 11 student Salina Lupu uses AI-powered chatbots to help her strategize how best to manage her time when she’s working on a major project. Matias Lastra, […]
As wildfire evacuees continue to arrive in Portage la Prairie, city officials are calling on the community to donate essential supplies to help support displaced individuals and families. In a message shared on social media, Mayor Sharilyn Knox encouraged residents to show compassion and care by donating new, unopened items to assist […]
Jon Elliott had worked on film projects focusing on residential schools, but his short film Ohskennón:ten Owí:ra (Little Deer), which will be screened at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival on June 5, has more of a personal touch. That’s because the film is based on a pair of young […]
The City of Thunder Bay is inviting proposals for high-value, quality development projects, for development on city-owned “opportunity sites” which are now available for potential purchase. Developers, investors, housing providers, and other visionary community builders are being invited to help shape the city’s next phase of growth. Joel DePeuter, the […]
A downtown Fort Frances fixture is opening back up under a new name and ownership, but with the same commitment to quality and service. What was once Howarth’s Home Centre, and then Leon’s is now Hometown Furniture and Appliance, a brand-new venture from two local businessmen who are looking to […]
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC) proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, the organization is issuing an urgent call for New Directors and volunteers to help carry the tournament into the future. Without new directors the tournament will not continue. Over the past three decades the FFCBC has […]
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree introduced the Bill, the Strong Borders Act to strengthen applicable laws and keep Canadians safe. According to a press release from the federal government the bill aims to give law enforcement agencies the powers they need to keep the border secure. “The bill will […]
