The nominations are in for the 2024 Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The awards banquet will be held October 16 at la Place Rendez-Vous. and tickets are being sold. To purchase, e-mail thefort@fortfranceschamber.com or call 807-274-5773. Business Awards 2024 Nominees Customer Service: Individual Vanessa Ward – Solutions Bookkeeping […]
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From the RRFDC
Press release
Press release
Join us as we celebrate Small Business Week (October 21-25, 2024) with a series of informative seminars and an open house, designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners thrive. Whether you’re just starting your business journey or looking to expand, we have something for everyone! 1. Starting a Business […]
From Icebox Radio Theatre
Press Release
Press Release
With the sudden closing of the Salty Jester, the Icebox Radio Theater has moved its Oct 24th show to the John Faith Little Theater at Backus Community Center. ‘Tales to Tremble By’ is the title of the show which features original and classic audio drama all with a Halloween theme. […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
DRYDEN – The pulp mill in Dryden is receiving money from a “green” fund, and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa has questions about that. The Northern Energy Advantage Program (NEAP) funding received by Dryden Fibre Canada should be conditional on the mill taking measures to “put an end to the exacerbation […]
From Canadian Wrestling’s Elite
Press Release
Press Release
Canadian Wrestling’s Elite proudly announces that we will celebrate 16 years of operations across the great country of Canada with events across four Canadian provinces and it will all kick off while simultaneously kicking off 2025 with 9 events in 9 nights across the province of Ontario! To celebrate this […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Community Living Thunder Bay has been supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities since 1954. It has developed a system that not only provides client services but focuses on fostering a supportive, inclusive community where every person, regardless of ability, is valued equally. Juliana Baez, Community Living’s marketing co-ordinator, said the goal […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
SEINE RIVER FIRST NATION – In the centre of the Seine River reserve, next to the community gym, there’s the local library. Open Monday to Thursday, 1 to 7 p.m., it’s a place to borrow books, movies (on DVD and – believe it or not – VHS) and CDs. The […]
Grassland birds are the most threatened populations of birds in Canada, with a 67 per cent decline since 1970, a report published Tuesday found — but a surprising alliance with beef producers is emerging to protect their habitat. Much of the decline is attributed to the disappearance of grassland habitats across Canada, located largely […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
GRASSY NARROWS – Chief Rudy Turtle disclosed on YouTube recently that his First Nation northeast of Kenora has secured a federal commitment for scores of new housing units in the next few years. A meeting last month with Indigenous Services Canada produced a $24-million pledge to fund 50 new modular homes and […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
The NDP government has been accused of influencing a change to training requirements for paramedics in a bid to graduate more of them — a key plank in the party’s 2023 election platform. The College of Paramedics of Manitoba recently announced it had paused the new requirement for primary care […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Seven is often regarded as a lucky number, but not when the subject matter is toxic slime. Local public-health officials said on Tuesday that the number of confirmed cases of blue-green algae within their jurisdiction has reached seven this season — one case fewer than in 2023. The latest case […]
-Robin McCormick photos
Donald Young School hosted a fun two-day soccer tournament September 24/25. Schools in the west end of the district played hard and en- joyed every minute of it. Above, Grade 5/6 students from Donald Young School all smiles as they wrapped up with four out of four wins. The event […]
