Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — City officials want to see the former Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital property put to use. They’re asking the province to demolish the building and transfer the land to the municipality in order to develop multi-unit dwellings like townhouses and apartments there, said coun. Kristen Oliver, chair of the inter-governmental affairs […]
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission has partnered with the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce to compile a list of local businesses that export to the U.S. as part of an economic defense preparation strategy. Chamber president Charla Robinson said emerging tariffs are the most pressing challenge for businesses on both sides of the Canada-U.S. […]
Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Rob Flack says the social and financial changes fomented in the office of U.S. President Donald Trump this week will not only pose a serious threat to the livelihoods of Elgin County farmers but may also trigger an unwanted provincial election in Ontario. Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food […]
Though it may seem unlikely that Ontario’s Green Party would form the next government should a snap election occur, its leader says that if he ever did become premier, he’d have a soft spot for agriculture. Mike Schreiner, who grew up on a farm in Kansas, told the Rural Ontario […]
As incoming U.S. President Donald Trump threatens a trade war to push Canadian officials to cave on a list of demands, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is in a political bind that represents his first real threat to his electoral chances, experts say. Poilievre is still riding high in the polls, […]
Just follow the wood stake-marked trail, and you’re off to winter fun and safe ride during this snowmobile season. With 30,000 km of trails across Ontario, many trials depend on farmers and other landowners agreeing to let them go through their property. “That large network of trails, however, all depends […]
Best for Kitty is working hard to get these kitties into new forever homes. Milo, left, has been in foster care for a few months now. He was rescued from the streets in October, cold, matted and scared, but has blossomed into an affectionate companion. He is neutered and vaccinated […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board posted a photo including two paramedics new to the area on its Facebook page Monday. “We’re excited to welcome two more paramedics to Rainy River District Paramedic Services! Liam Maloney (centre) has joined the Atikokan team, bringing his expertise and care to the […]
Gunnar Simon celebrates with linemate Noah McPherson after scoring his first of two goals on Saturday night while Ice Dogs goalie Kellan Mooney looks at the puck in the net. The goal, assisted by Tie Schumacher and Nolan Barker, tied the game 3-3 in the second period. Simon would go […]
The Town of Fort Frances is currently looking into the feasibility of accepting international waste from Koochiching County into its aging landfill site. During last Monday night’s meeting of town council, discussion turned to an administrative report from the town’s operations and facilities division which suggested Fort Frances begin looking […]
The Town of Fort Frances has given the final stamp of approval to two documents that will guide it through the next quarter-century or beyond. At last Monday’s meeting of Town Council, approval was given to the final draft of the Town of Fort Frances Official Plan and Zoning By-law […]
After the first half of a home and home weekend series was postponed due to bad weather and road conditions Friday, the Fort Frances Lakers were rearing to go on Saturday, while it took a bit to get going, the Lakers kept the game close. The Ice Dogs scored less […]
