Local News from Across the Rainy River District
First Nations leaders say a silver lining to the “rhetoric and insanity” brought about by talks of Alberta separatism has united Indigenous communities “all across Canada, from coast to coast to coast.” Piikani Nation Chief Troy Knowlton said Alberta First Nations are gearing up for a fight with Alberta Premier […]
LAKE HURON—The US Army Corps of Engineers announced last month that it will accelerate the federal review of Enbridge’s controversial Line 5 tunnel project under newly activated emergency permitting procedures—sparking fresh concern among Great Lakes advocates about what could be lost in the rush. The fast-tracking falls under emergency rules […]
The Manitoba Lung Association says schools must create designated corners that offer resources about the harms of vaping and help with quitting because of the alarming increase in teenage users. High school teachers have been grappling with an influx in indoor vaping and enforcing smoke-free policies over the last decade. […]
The Fort Frances Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) held their annual Mental Health Week community take-out BBQ yesterday, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The always popular event saw lineups in anticipation of lunch and learning materials.
The National Farmers Union (NFU) commemorated this year’s International Workers Day by calling for stronger protection for agricultural workers. International Workers Day (May Day) has always had a connection with agriculture, with the event that sparked it being at a factory in Chicago that was building industrial farm equipment. In […]
Having already ridden this spring I can tell you the roads are loaded with sand and other debris which will have the unwitting rider off his motorcycle, if not careful of conditions. The following safety riding tips are from my own experience but I highly recommend you take Rider […]
A full list of communities that have received provincial funding to upgrade their ability to respond to emergencies like floods and wildland fires is to be released later this month, according to the department that oversees the program. About 225 communities have been allotted a combined total of $10 million […]
KENORA – The Conservative Party’s candidate for Kenora-Kiiwetinoong in this spring’s federal election went through the 36-day campaign period without speaking to reporters. So did the PC candidate for Kenora-Rainy River in the Feb. 27 Ontario election. Is this good strategy? Political strategist Jamie Ellerton gives it a mixed review. […]
The third annual Walk With Our Sisters event took place on Monday, May 5, 2025, beginning at the Fort Frances Senior Centre and proceeding to the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC). The multi-organization event seeks to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, to acknowledge the […]
A local educator and a hometown hockey team have been recognized by the town as the annual Citizens of the Year. At the town’s annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ event held at the Memorial Sports Centre last Thursday, May 1, 2025, Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas revealed the winners of both […]
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, known to many as Manitou Mounds, will open for the summer season on Saturday, May 10, following a long winter closure; the seasonal opening coincides with the opening of a new temporary exhibit as well. Archivist and Grant Manager for the historic site Jessie Richard says they’re […]
On Monday, May 5, 2025, La Place Rendez-Vous unveiled the long-anticipated results of its restaurant and lounge renovation. The space was officially opened Monday morning with a ribbon cutting and performance by the St. Mary School Choir, along with a sampling of some of what the restaurant has to offer. […]
