Fort Frances Town Council is eyeing the space south of Lillie Avenue and west adjacent to Legion Park as an area that could be used for RV camping in a central location of town. The concept was initially brought forward as a motion from Coun. John McTaggart during the April […]
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By Mike Stimpson,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
By Mike Stimpson,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
THUNDER BAY — For the people returning to Whitesand and Armstrong this week, Ontario Provincial Police have a simple request: Drive carefully and be patient. “Over the next couple of days, the motoring public returning to Armstrong and Whitesand can expect an increased police presence,” Sgt. Theresa Wabason said Thursday […]
Steven Sukkau,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter,
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter,
Winnipeg Sun
A photographer who arrived at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial nearly two decades ago expecting little more than another assignment left France with a much deeper connection to one of Canada’s most powerful symbols of remembrance. Blair Ketcheson’s photographs of the memorial will be on public display in Winnipeg this […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — Anyone accused of a crime will now need enough cash to cover their full bail amount, or be kept in jail, under new rules. The province says new bail requirements implemented as of Monday are intended to strengthen the province’s bail system and improve compliance, but some working in […]
Carrie Ivardi,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter,
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter,
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — A city man has pleaded guilty to four charges related to sharing and distributing intimate photos and videos of women and girls without their consent. Darryl Renaud, 40, submitted his voluntary guilty plea before the court on Friday. The court heard details of chats Renaud engaged in […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Last week, a Human Rights Tribunal (HRTO) adjudicator ruled that a decision requiring the Township of Emo to pay $10,000 and Mayor Harold McQuaker $5,000 to cross‑border LGBTQ2+ community organization Borderland Pride will stand. The ruling was the latest development in a bitter and complicated six-year battle between Emo’s council […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford was in the Rainy River District last Friday announcing funding for a variety of projects that will make community facilities more accessible for people with disabilities. In Alberton, Millennium Park will receive enhancements to allow people to safely access the lower portion of the park […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
And more photos from the 2026 Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair Kali Tessier has been chosen as the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s Fair Ambassador for 2026-2027, succeeding Alexis Latter, the first young person to hold the title since it replaced the now-retired honour of Fair Queen. For […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
As the Emo Fair Logger’s Competition kicked off at 9 a.m. last Friday morning, contestants began sawing frantically through lumber to prove their mettle as the top lumberjack The Logger’s Competition is a staple of the annual fair. With records of its winners dating back over four decades, it’s become […]
The date for the official grand opening of the Devlin Hall has been changed. Organizers had set the date for August 26, but due to unforeseen circumstances it is necessary to change the date until later in the fall. No official date has been chosen. The Rainy River District Fall […]
By Mike McKinnon
Courtesy of the Atikokan Progress
Courtesy of the Atikokan Progress
One of the closest finishes ever in the Atikokan Bass Classic last Saturday was overturned after a transcription error was discovered. On Saturday, Mike Badiuk and Ian Waterer, both past champions, brought in the biggest bag of the tournament, 23.28 lbs. That was what was recorded on the printout from […]
By Mike McKinnon
Courtesy of the Atikokan Progress
Courtesy of the Atikokan Progress
Atikokan will be considered part of the local service area as Canada’s Impact Assessment Agency considers the proposal to develop a deep geological repository for nearly six million spent nuclear fuel bundles in the Revell Lake area about 85 km northwest of the town. The town is cited, along with […]
