Local News from Across the Rainy River District
It was going to take something special to take down Russ Deserre at the Atikokan Men’s Senior Open, and a former Atikokanite had what it took. Former Atikokanite Gareth Payne (Outers 1991-92) put on a great performance, carding a five-under par 67 to take the title from Desserre (his Outers […]
After another summer of detours, all four lanes of King’s Highway at Central Avenue have reopened to traffic as of this morning. Motorists should be advised that lane markers have not been painted, though temporary lane markers are in place to keep drivers in the proper lanes.
The Curl Fort Frances Community Centre (CFFCC) has received over $150,000 in funding from the province to upgrade its bathrooms and make them more accessible. While the facility’s bathrooms are technically accessible already and the rink is also one of the few in the region with an elevator giving wheelchair […]
The revamping of the Church Street and Veteran Avenue crosswalk has been postponed to 2027, but the commemorative painting to honour veterans will still be done this year. Modernization of the pedestrian crossover outside the Fort Frances Legion to make the intersection compliant with current Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) standards […]
The Memorial Sports Centre will receive a roof full of solar panels that has the potential to generate savings on power costs after only a year and a half of use. Recognizing that the multi-use complex is the most energy-intensive building operated by the Town of Fort Frances, the town […]
THUNDER BAY – Fewer people are running for municipal office nowadays, and Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association president Rick Dumas says one of the biggest reasons is online negativity. “You’re doing all this effort and energy, putting it into your community that you live in with the same people that are […]
THUNDER BAY — City council wants the Ford government to look at changing how it funds northern police in the face of mounting costs. “Crime is higher in Northern Ontario and in (this region) urban hubs are absorbing the increase social injustice sector costs,” said Coun. Trevor Giertuga at Tuesday’s […]
KENORA – After dozens of pigeons in the city were found dying or already dead, community members quickly worked to identify what was happening. It started on July 28, when the first reports was filed with Iggy’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Kenora. Volunteer Erika Olson said the first pigeon brought […]
Eight years ago, Doug Ford promised to end hallway health care in Ontario. But that hasn’t happened, according to a new report from the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU). Titled “Pushed Over the Brink: The Escalating Assault on Ontario’s Hospitals,” the analysis details the difficulties Ontarians face in accessing […]
For Timothy Fullmer, the July 6, 2026 storm began with an unsettling sight. Living near the top of Regina Avenue, a street over from Veterans Drive, he watched as water pooled outside his home in a place he never expected. “It was odd to see a lake outside the house,” […]
Chad English expected swimming 116 kilometres across Lake of the Woods would test him physically. Months before he entered the water, his focus was on logistics. He planned routes, calculated how much food and water he would need, made sure the support boat had enough fuel and followed a demanding […]
School trustees are calling on the province to bolster public education around e-bike and e-scooter safety ahead of back-to-school season. The Manitoba School Boards Association brought members’ concerns about a growing number of students using electronic devices to get to and from classes to the education minister’s office this month. […]
