Local News from Across the Rainy River District
January marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to one of the most pressing health challenges of our time: Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This year, The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts is dedicating its efforts to highlighting the critical role of research in improving […]
Meet Smudge. This adorable puff of fluff is no more than three months old, and is the latest rescue up for adoption at Best for Kitty. He’s been enjoying all the warmth, love and snuggles that come with indoor life, and is ready to be part of a loving forever […]
Nearly 100 residents showed up to help rebuild Brantford’s Bird Path on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Chris Wilson and his daughter Taylor first began walking the trail every morning back in 2020 after she was sent home from college due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Taylor’s an avid bird watcher so […]
Enjoy the “excellent” outdoor skating trail at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park just east of Thunder Bay, but don’t forget to bring your wallet. Provincial officials are reminding park users that even in winter, all “vehicles entering the park are required to purchase a daily vehicle permit either at the park office, or […]
(NORTHWEST REGION, ON) – With winter road maintenance in full swing, local plow operators are reporting an increase in dangerous driving behaviour, including vehicles following too closely or attempting to pass plows while they operate in echelon formation. Echelon formation allows plows to clear multiple lanes efficiently, ensuring safer travel […]
Talks between Fort William First Nation and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) are continuing regarding the provincial utility’s proposed upgrade to its Kakabeka Falls hydroelectric station. A Fort William First Nation spokeswoman didn’t provide details this week, but confirmed discussions between the community and OPG are “ongoing.” On Jan. 23, OPG […]
A Winnipeg entrepreneur is going global with the online reporting tool she created to empower people to report sexual harassment, misconduct and assault on post-secondary campuses and other public spaces. Five years ago, Mary Lobson founded a customizable platform that allows users to anonymously report incidents of sexual violence and […]
With only a few things left to do this spring, the two-year Waterfront Streetscapes Renewal Project in Thunder Bay has mostly been completed. The result is a walkable, modern, and beautified district that is meant to be welcoming to both locals and tourists. Kara Pratt, executive director of the Waterfront […]
Tonight will be cloudy with snow and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries during the day with cloudy periods and a chance of flurries overnight and a high of 1 (34) with a low of -23 (-9). Saturday will bring […]
The Muskie Junior Girls Volleyball team celebrates their win against the Dryden Eagles last week. The match would be a three-set nailbiter with the Muskies winning the third set 15-13. The Muskie Jr. girls have a 3-5 record with one game remaining in the season.
Last weekend saw the 30th annual Ice Box Days bonspiel hosted by the International Falls Curling Club at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre. 30 teams competed across three divisions and enjoyed the traditional prime rib dinner and dance at the International Falls Elk’s Club. After the dust settled the […]
It’s a lose-lose situation as the owners of the Fort Frances-International Falls bridge struggle to keep up with aging infrastructure, federally-mandated costs, and low traffic numbers. During Saturday, January 11, 2024’s annual general meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA) held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #29 […]
