By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

Sacred Heart School in Sioux Lookout received a recognition of excellence on two counts from the Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB) The school was recognized at the TNCDSB board meeting on Tuesday February 18, 2025. Moreover, Keri Nazvesky, Technology Embedded Learning Teacher for The Northwest Catholic District School Board, […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

Major investments in “Indigenous-led economic development” are coming to Northwestern Ontario according to a news release from the federal government. The largest sum of the various initiatives funded by the feds was announced for Mishkeegogamang First Nation to fund the construction of a “business development and training centre.” Moreover, the […]

By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY — Mayor Ken Boshcoff said Canadian border cities shouldn’t be too quick to break ties with neighbours south of the border. After a conference call with some of the province’s big city mayors about the potential trade war between Canada and the United States, Boshcoff said that U.S. mayors along […]

By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

A prime real estate spot in Thunder Bay will be available to rent in the entertainment district along Red River Road after the closure of Cathy’s Discount Gift Centre. Matthew Bressmer, owner of Cathy’s Discount, and neighbouring Creations Body Piercing, said he decided to close the business and make it […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

Using photons to transmit quantum keys to satellites ‘on the fly’ The Canadian Space Agency is working with a commercial entity to change the game in secure global communications. According to a media advisory from the Canadian Space Agency, it has supplied QEYnet, a commercial enterprise who say their mission […]

Anthony was born in Fort Frances. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba, and Bachelor of Education in Indigenous Learning from Lakehead University. After university, Anthony returned to supply teach in Rainy River District, was twice elected Councillor for the Township […]

By Marie Zettler
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Eganville Leader

Westmeath — Residents of the Ottawa Valley, as well as visitors, appreciate the majestic Ottawa River as a large component of what makes the area special. But the beauty of the almost 1,300 km watercourse, or its world class whitewater, or its boating and fishing opportunities, are not its only claims […]

John is 59 years old He is originally from Northwestern Ontario, he developed his love of community service at a young age. In his hometown of Schreiber, he sat on many committees of council – including the Parks and Recreation Committee. He also chaired the Economic Development Committee, the OPP […]

I am a long-time resident of the Rainy River District; I am an Educational Assistant at St. Mary’s school. I hold a social services diploma and have worked in the district in many professional capacities. I have served on many boards and committees in the district. I am running as […]