Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The National Park Service, in collaboration with Voyageurs Conservancy, has acquired and permanently preserved a 51-acre site on Rainy Lake, furthering conservation efforts within Voyageurs National Park. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the ongoing mission to protect natural habitats and parklands for public enjoyment. Superintendent Bob DeGross expressed […]
Sheri Payne of Leon De Gagne Ltd. pulled winning ticket for the 2024 Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s British Isles Trip of the Month draw for October this morning. Carol Begin of Fort Frances is the winner of an Edinburgh Delight trip, valued at $4,000. Next month’s draw is for an […]
Hunger doesn’t take a holiday, for people struggling to make ends meet. That’s why The Bargain Shop is launching its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, which will run until October 10. To help, simply drop off your donations of non-perishable food and personal care items at the store’s donation box. Shelf-stable […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Officers from the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged three individuals for drug trafficking, thanks to an investigation conducted by Frontline Patrol Officers of the Fort Frances OPP. On Tuesday, September 24 at approximately 4 p.m., officers were dispatched to a local […]
Content warning: This article contains details about residential “schools.” Please read with care for your spirit. The residential “school” survivor whose story sparked Orange Shirt Day — and the “Every Child Matters” movement — says she is worried the cause is being forgotten. Phyllis Webstad, founder and CEO of the […]
Mathematics Achievement Remains an Area of Focus but Sees Gradual Growth Over Time with Some School Boards Showing Significant Increases; Literacy Achievement Remains High but Shows Some Decline Provincial and local results for students in English- and French-Language Schools TORONTO, Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Education Quality and […]
Increase to $17.20 an hour brings Ontario’s minimum wage to among the highest in Canada David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the following statement on increasing the province’s minimum wage: “Today, the general minimum wage in Ontario increases from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, helping […]
Nine northern Ontario First Nations signed a joint letter to the head of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization on Friday, voicing their opposition to nuclear waste burial in the region. “Our Nations have not been consulted, we have not given our consent, and we stand together in saying ‘no’ to […]
(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have arrested and charged one individual with identity theft and credit card fraud. On September 10, 2024, at approximately 2 p.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment responded to a potential identity theft and credit card fraud at […]
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is pleased to announce that it has ratified the tentative agreement representing principals and vice-principals on the employment terms and conditions for principals and vice-principals in publicly funded schools. “This agreement will help ensure a stable and productive learning environment for our students […]
There’s nothing like living in the country in the great outdoors — until you hear bullets whizzing over your head. That seems to be a growing consensus among some irate property owners who live in areas a short drive from Thunder Bay like Nolalu, Hymers and south Gillies. A recent flurry of social-media […]
MATTAGAMI FIRST NATION – A local teen hopes his accomplishments will encourage Indigenous youth across Canada to achieve their fullest potential. Trentin Thomas, a recent graduate from Mattagami First Nation and valedictorian of Keewaytinook Internet High School, has received the Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s (NAN) Youth Academic Award. “My motivation to […]
