Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY – Patty Hajdu, MP for Thunder Bay-Superior North and minister of Indigenous services, hosted a roundtable discussion on winter roads Friday. In attendance with Hajdu were Nishnawbe Aski Nation and other First Nation leaders, to discuss the challenges posed by shortened winter roads seasons. Northern remote First Nations rely on ice roads […]
Proponents of a $1.2-billion hydro-electric transmission project touted the benefits of clean energy and First Nation-led business partnerships on Friday, while negotiations with some landowners being impacted by the line remained a work-in-progress. The Waasigan Transmission Line was officially launched at a groundbreaking ceremony in Shuniah with Indigenous, municipal and […]
Portable traffic lights have returned to a Highway 11-17 overpass just outside Thunder Bay, to the chagrin of motorists on the route. But the Ministry of Transportation is offering assurances that final construction work will be done “within the next few weeks.” Some travellers who regularly drive over the overpass near Highway […]
Blowing past someone riding a horse down a country road — and doing so rowdily while behind the wheel of a pickup truck — is not only not cool, veteran equestrians note. It could also be against the law. Kakabeka Falls riding instructor and horse breeder Teri Treftlin says she’s […]
On November 19, Lieutenant Governor Anita Neville read the 2024 speech from the throne, a document outlining the NDP government’s plans for the coming year. The event closed with a performance of “O Canada” in Anishinaabemowin by Giinawind Riverbend Community School Abinoojiiyag Nagamog. This year’s throne speech outlined the many […]
Tonight will see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries and a low of -8 C (18 F). Tomorrow will bring mainly cloudy skies with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of -4 (25) and a low of -9 (16). Thursday will continue to […]
A fire in Nestor Falls shut down a section of Highway 71 through the town this morning. The fire was located near Greens Resort. Vehicles are now moving after officials opened one lane to alternating traffic. Sioux Narrows – Nestor Falls Fire Rescue Services are asking motorists moving through the […]
One youth was taken into custody and charged following reports of a weapon incident at Northern Lakes K – 12 School. According to a release from the Rainy River District School Board, administration at the school received a call from a concerned parent about a possible threat to the school. […]
The big man will roll down Scott St. next Saturday evening and there’s still room to join the procession. This is the third year the Fort Frances Kiwanis club has organized the local Santa Claus parade, and organizer Brad Scoyne says they’re making one adjustment to help with organization. The […]
On Tuesday afternoon the Fort Frances Power Corporation’s (FFPC) staff and board members gathered to celebrate the milestone safety marker with a pizza party. President and CEO of FFPC Joerg Ruppenstein praised his team for staying safe on the job. “We work in a very unforgiving industry, accidents often result […]
Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) is changing the name of its Fort Frances Campus to the Rainy Lake Campus. The decision comes after much discussion about the importance of Indigenous self-determination during SGEI board meetings. “By referring to our building as the Rainy Lake Campus, we’re not only paying homage […]
The Canadian Border Services Agency announced a round of changes Monday that affect 35 border crossings in Canada, including 12 in Manitoba. However, the border crossing at Boissevain will remain open to travellers 24 hours, seven days a week and is not affected by Monday’s announcement of changes to several […]
