Local News from Across the Rainy River District
In the early hours of Tuesday, Mar. 3, a total lunar eclipse, sometimes called a blood moon, was visible to much of North and South America, but stargazers in the Rainy River District once more lost out due to weather. “A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is between the Moon […]
Rural veterinarians who visit farms for livestock checkups and emergencies will see their compensation increase by nine per cent under a revamped provincial financial assistance program starting on April 1. The upgrade and other changes to Ontario’s veterinary assistance program (VAP) — including additional eligible types of livestock — were […]
The Kinross Gold Corporation’s Great Bear Project near Red Lake will be reviewed under Ontario’s “one project, one process” framework. Mines Minister Stephen Lecce announced the designation last week. The streamlined process allows Ontario’s Ministry of Energy and Mines to act as a single point of contact to co-ordinate all […]
NIPIGON — Prolonged and frequent closures of the Trans-Canada are causing a number of issues in communities the highway bisects. That’s according to Nipigon Mayor Suzanne Kukko and Greenstone’s Jamie McPherson — both municipalities the highway runs right through. “This has certainly been one for the ages,” McPherson told Newswatch […]
March is Fraud Prevention Month in Canada, and the Manitoba RCMP and Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) are ramping up their efforts to spread awareness to help keep people safe. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Manitobans lost approximately $31 million dollars to scammers in 2024, based on the number of […]
KENORA — The emergency overnight shelter in Kenora will keep its current hours for at least the next two years. The Kenora District Services Board and the local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association jointly announced the hours that have been in place since November 2024 will remain through […]
Statistics compiled by Neebing’s volunteer fire department show that firefighting services continue to be a lifeline in rural areas where ambulances and paramedics are often not immediately available. According to a department review of calls for service in 2025, the vast majority of incidents in which Neebing department members responded […]
More than $1.3 million from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), will support workforce expansion and population retention efforts across Northern Ontario. On Friday, Patty Hajdu, minister of jobs and families and minister responsible for FedNor, announced that a portion of the funds — $959,500 — will […]
THUNDER BAY – City staff are, once again, not recommending allowing ball pythons as an exotic pet. Administration will present their report to city council on Tuesday, saying they do not support exempting ball pythons from the list of restricted animals based on several considerations, including the animal’s welfare, environmental […]
By Laura Balanko-Dickson Staff writer lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com In the early hours of Tuesday, Mar. 3, a total lunar eclipse, sometimes called a blood moon, will be visible in Fort Frances and much of North and South America. “A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is between the Moon and the Sun. The […]
A combined passion for animals and culinary is what fuels Fort Frances local Martine Calomino to repeatedly put together bake sales that fundraise for cats and dogs in the district. The Town of Fort Frances is home to two distinct organizations aimed at finding permanent homes for animals, Best for […]
In keeping with this year’s International Women’s Day theme, several local agencies are preparing to host a household items giveaway. Every International Women’s Day is given a theme to inspire action within communities. Previous iterations have seen slogans such as “Accelerate Action” in 2025 or “Inspire Inclusion” in 2024. This […]
