Local News from Across the Rainy River District
We live in the age of technology, and its just a fact of life that most wish lists these days are heavy on the electronics. That’s not necessarily a bad thing! As technological research continues to advance by leaps and bounds, the benefits eventually trickle down to the public in […]
Ryan Daw of the Salvation Army, gratefully accepted a monetary donation to the Food Bank from the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29. Branch president Emily Watson delivered cheques to the Salvation Army, UNFC and Family Centre, to support the work of local food banks, heading into the […]
There has been a number of traffic fatalities in the wider region this week. On November 22, at 7:20 p.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with emergency medical services (EMS), Conmee Volunteer Fire Service and the Oliver Paipoonge Volunteer Fire Service responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a […]
ATIKOKAN — The Rainy River District School Board needs to review its campus-safety policies and investigate an Atikokan school’s response to last week’s report of a student with a weapon, a local parent says. The school board says it is looking into how school administration responded last week and how […]
Fire bugs found guilty of causing wildfires could face stiffer penalties under revamped provincial legislation aimed at preventing blazes from getting out of control. Rural area municipal leaders said the proposed amendments announced on Monday to Ontario’s Forest Fires Prevention Act “send a clear message.” “Protecting our forests and reducing […]
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 […]
