Local News from Across the Rainy River District
When Steve McNeil hosts one of his marathon fundraisers, it typically starts with the tying of his skates and a swift glide onto the ice. This time, it began with the tying of his boots and one step in front of the next; for more than 11 hours of walking. […]
Dozens of people turned out to the veterans memorial in Couchiching First Nation on Monday, November 11, 2024, to take part in their annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Dignitaries from organizations, services, and other First Nations laid wreaths at the memorial which honours those from Couchiching who served with an armed […]
Money was raised, cards were played, and by the end of the evening, a murderer was caught at La Place Rendez-Vous, all as part of the Kiwanis Club’s “Killer Night Out” Murder Mystery Gala held on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The night saw plenty of money raised to continue the […]
The town of Fort Frances will be appealing to the provincial government for funding as it continues to grapple with aging infrastructure and equipment. At last night’s meeting of town council, council approved three reports that will see the town enter into funding agreement with the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund […]
KENORA — Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) has persuaded one First Nation to stay on board while another community has switched to provincial police. Grassy Narrows (Asubpeeschoseewagong) First Nation “has agreed to continue to work with T3PS to address the policing needs of its community and provide adequate and effective policing […]
Any expansion of Ontario Northland’s rural bus service through Northwestern Ontario should include a secondary bus route for highways 11 and 17, says the regional municipal association. In a letter last month to Ontario Northland Transportation Commission chair Alan Spacek, the association says doing so would “increase efficiency and reliability […]
Post-secondary institutions across the province are feeling the pinch from the significant changes announced by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) earlier this year. Lakehead University saw a 15-per cent decline in new first-semester international student enrolment this fall compared to 2023 and Confederation College saw a 39.2-per cent decrease. […]
The 56th edition of the Festival du Voyageur is just around the corner! From February 14 to 23, Parc du Voyageur will be (fingers crossed) glistening with beautiful white snow ready to welcome thousands of festivalgoers to celebrate joie de vivre and to discover Francophone and Indigenous cultures. “While we […]
While considered rare, outbreaks related to the Listeria bacteria have been identified in several food products this year in Ontario, underscoring the need for inspection, say officials. Up to September 1, 73 cases of Listeriosis were reported in the province, up dramatically compared to the five-year average of 50 reported […]
THUNDER BAY — After a highly successful summer accommodating 17 cruise ships at the port, Embark Port Services Ltd gives thanks to the province for their support. With the $25,664 in Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) funding, Embark Port Services Ltd. was able to purchase a specialized mobile baggage […]
The forecast is for a week of cool and wet – and maybe even a little bit of the white stuff. For Thursday night, there’s a low of 1C, with periods of drizzle. Friday is calling for a high of 8C, with mainly cloudy skies, with clouds and a low […]
The Annual Hunters Supper, held in Stratton by the West Rainy River District Lions Club, featured a delicious dinner, and hundreds of auction prizes, to raise funds for local projects. Clockwise from left: a rack, great for hanging up those winter jackets Crafted by Alex Anderson, was one of the […]
