Local News from Across the Rainy River District
About 30 Rosslyn village households won’t have their drinking water problem resolved in time for the holidays, but the local mayor says she’s hopeful things will be back to normal in the first part of the new year. “My hope would be sometime in March,” Oliver Paipoonge Mayor Lucy Kloosterhuis […]
Ian Sherwood and his trio performed on the Townshend Theatre stage on December 6, to an appreciative audience. The singer, songwriter, saxophonist and award winning folk vocalist stopped by Fort Frances on his broken Little Heart Tour. Next up is Shred Kelly, taking the stage on January 24, 2025.
The nomination period for candidates looking to fill the vacant seat on Fort Frances council has ended, and six names remain in standing to become the town’s next councillor. The nomination period for the vacancy began on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, after town council elected to undergo an appointment process […]
The Town of Fort Frances is working to bring back a long-lost municipal mascot. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, Little Amik (sometimes referred to as Li’l Amik), the town’s beaver mascot, was brought back into the spotlight after years of absence. The mascot was created and registered as […]
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers that it can be extra busy at the border during the holiday season. Every day, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across the border. Between January 1 […]
The first big winter storm of the season put small-town road crews to the test on Monday, and most appeared to have passed. “Roads were opened up pretty well after the storm,” Conmee Mayor Sheila Maxwell said on Tuesday. “Just finishing up a couple of intersections and parking lots.” “Our […]
A local mom is frustrated and disappointed with the temporary removal of GST/HST on select items. “If you’re not out drinking and playing games, but you are a parent, a homeowner, somebody who works full time, or a senior, this is a joke. It’s almost insulting,” Trisha Cotton said. The […]
(KENORA, ON) – On December 4, 2024, members of the Kenora OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Highway 17 East. Following the stop, two parties were placed under arrest for […]
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) would like to remind residents to be ready for cold temperatures this winter. One way to be prepared is to check the weather forecast before you head out. Whenever temperatures are expected to be dangerously low, Environment Canada will issue an extreme cold weather warning for […]
THUNDER BAY — Nishnawbe Aski Police Service has “opted in” to become the first legislated Indigenous police force in Ontario. The historic move makes NAPS accountable under the same laws as municipal police services in the province and gives it access to regular funding. Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and […]
The spirit of giving is in the air as businesses in the Northwest find ways to give back to their communities. Reid’s Furniture North America Business performance group inspired Scott Reid and his staff in Thunder Bay to develop a unique awareness and donation campaign for multiple charity organizations. The Arthritis Society, Thunder Bay and District […]
Manitoba’s Premier is pledging a new approach to border security in the province, one he said will include conservation officers patrolling at the southern border. “We are going to be deploying conservation officer resources towards our southern border, as part of an initiative to ensure that Manitoba is doing our […]
