Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Five companies have been chosen by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization to design and plan Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel in Northwestern Ontario. The five companies include WSP Canada Inc., Peter Kiewit Sons ULC (Kiewit), Hatch Ltd., Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada Ltd., and Kinectrics Inc. Craig […]
A First Nations trapper and entrepreneur is using his rights under a 231-year-old treaty to run his business across the US-Canada border without a visa, and other Indigenous business owners are also now using this legal pathway to bypass rising US tariffs and trade restrictions. George Bahm, a member of […]
TORONTO — Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the removal of barriers to trade between their two provinces. This latest MOU follows the recent signings of MOUs in support of free trade with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared a gastrointestinal outbreak at the Rainy River Health Centre’s long term care facility. This is concurrent with the existing respiratory outbreak declared last week. Enhanced visitor restrictions and masking protocols remain in place to manage both outbreaks. […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared a Respiratory Outbreak at the Rainy River Health Centre’s long term care facility. Enhanced visitor restrictions and masking protocols are in place. Only two (2) visitors or caregivers may visit at a time, and visitors should only […]
This month District 1B will be running activities for residents from Rainy River to Atikokan and north to Nestor Falls. This year the local district will be offering cycling, walking/running, swimming, billiards, darts, golf, and pickleball. Participants in these events can go on to compete in Sudbury for the Provincial […]
Confederation College in Fort Frances recognized the newest graduates of their Women in Skilled Trades apprenticeship program. In a ceremony held at the College’s Rainy River District Campus early in the afternoon of May 13, 2025, college administrators and faculty celebrated the achievements of the most recent cohort of graduates […]
Norma Reather, left, and Pauline Hyatt prepare to deliver cookies for Sweet Smiles Big Impact Fundraiser. Tim Hortons and The Canadian Mental Health Association of Fort Frances Branch were overwhelmed with the support of those purchasing cookies for the “ Sweet Smiles, Big Impact” annual fundraiser. April 28 – May […]
Maverick, left, Stephanie and Neviah Baley perused the rows of goods set up at the Sunset Country Metis Community Centre in Fort Frances on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as part of the Kiwanis Club’s Small Hands, Big Hearts Kid’s Market, where youth could find, “buy” and wrap up the perfect […]
At approximately 16:16 CST yesterday afternoon, Monday, May 12, 2025, Fort Frances Fire Rescue responded to a reported salvage fire in the industrial park on Pit Road 2. Crews acted quickly to contain and control the fire, successfully preventing further spread. Mutual aid was requested for tanker support, with Alberton […]
Thunder Bay District Health Unit is reporting a lab-confirmed case of measles. The individual acquired the infection through international travel and is now recovering at home. The public health investigation is unfolding. At this time, TBDHU is following up directly with known contacts, with a focus on those at higher […]
With rain finally in the forecast for the Thunder Bay area, provincial firefighters continued on Monday to make progress on fires that had ignited near the city. A small fire that had sparked up seven kilometres northeast of the municipality was declared out on Sunday, according to Ontario’s Aviation, Forest […]
