Local News from Across the Rainy River District
(NORTH WEST REGION) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the North West Region (NWR) is proud to announce the launch of Footprints Northwest, a pivotal initiative aimed at strengthening support for victims of crime. The OPP remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering Safe Communities…A Secure Ontario and supporting victims […]
KENORA – Women hockey players are victims of an “inexcusably discriminatory” ice-time allocation policy that must be amended forthwith, lawyer Douglas Judson says in a letter to Kenora’s city council. The Kenora Women’s Hockey League, relegated to late-night slots in the city’s hockey ice schedule, has tried to persuade the […]
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has recognized the growing discussions from communities in Northwestern Ontario with concerns about the safe transportation and long-term storage of spent nuclear waste. In August, a deputation made to Thunder Bay city council by members of Ontario Nuclear Free Thunder Bay and Environment North resulted in council agreeing to review […]
Two arrested and 3 Arrest Warrants Issued Members of Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have arrested two individuals and Canada-wide arrest warrants have been issued for three others following a criminal investigation linked to a door-to-door sales fraud which victimized over 200 people across Ontario. In summer 2021, Collingwood OPP […]
Paramedic Andrew Wood asks a patient receiving end-of-life care at Hankinson House hospice in Brantford: “What would you like to do?” Whether it’s a concert, kayaking or skydiving that they have in mind, he can make it happen right then and there, with virtual-reality (VR) headsets. Since many of the […]
(Fort Frances, ON) – Investigation of a collision leads to impaired charges. On September 18th, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m. members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a motor vehicle collision on Kings Highway 600 in Lake Of The Woods Township. Police […]
THUNDER BAY – In a seven to five vote, Thunder Bay council has decided to recycle the James Whalen Tugboat and save the entire deck at the request of the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay. Wally Peterson, Chairman of the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, told Newswatch they are happy that council had voted in favour of recycling the […]
Looking to get the edge on your next walleye fishing trip? Here are some insider tips to help you increase your chances of success: Location Bait and Lures Presentation Seasonal Patterns Weather Experiment with Depths Use Electronics Keep Quiet Trolling Techniques
Walleye is a mild, flaky fish that lends itself well to a variety of cooking methods. Here are a few delicious walleye recipes to try: Pan-Fried Walleye A classic and simple way to prepare walleye. Ingredients: Instructions: Grilled Lemon Herb Walleye This recipe is great for summer grilling, with fresh […]
Thursday, September 12, in Winnipeg, the Fort Frances Muskies dominated the Daniel McIntyre Maroons 55 – 0. The Muskies jumped out to a 30 – nothing lead by the end of the first quarter, and increased that to 48 – nothing at halftime. The Muskies got two touchdowns from senior […]
The Pirates of the Riverside fundraising Gala was a huge success, raising $45,000 towards equipment upgrades for local healthcare facilities. The annual event, held this year on September 14, has long been one of the biggest fundraisers for Riverside Foundation for Health Care – the fundraising organization for Riverside Health […]
Darcy, Teresa and Shae Smith show the happiness in their faces as they hold the cheque and donations presented to them at NFN TOURNAMENT! Darcy, Teresa and Shae have been given the opportunity to make frequent travels to Thunder Bay to be with their dad, Glenn while he continues to […]
