The annual Highlights concert for the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts was held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in order to recognize the winners of myriad awards and show off their talents to a packed audience. For award winners and more photos, see tomorrow’s edition of the […]
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A social media post from the Town of Fort Frances announced that School Road between Highway 11 (Mill Road) and Idylwild Drive would be closed so the surface of the road can be destroyed in advance of further work to come later this summer. The pothole and patch ridden road […]
By John Chilibeck
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Daily Gleaner
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Daily Gleaner
Four Indigenous leaders from New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario have made a special appearance in Ottawa to condemn the storage of dangerous and long-lasting nuclear waste on their traditional territories. The leaders argued at a press conference Tuesday that the federal government hadn’t obtained their consent for the expansion of […]
By Serena Austin
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner and News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner and News
Last summer, Dominique Loewen and two of his friends, turned business partners, brought their love of EDM music to Kenora with the first ever Lakeside Live music festival. This summer, they have bigger things planned and have requested funding from the city to help make it happen. Loewen spoke to […]
By Serena Austin
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner and News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner and News
Three years ago, Kenora local Al Gagnon started his business, Apex Rail Solutions, with just five employees. Today, they have more than 70 employees working on railways from coast to coast. “We’re one of the one of the larger railway contractors,’ said Gagnon, as Apex Rail now has a contract […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Victoria Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, in Thunder Bay, has undergone a name change to The Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre. A partnership between the Michipicoten First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nation and the Morris Group resulted in the Naagaaniiyang Limited Partnership, which purchased the Victoria Inn in April […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
LAC SEUL – Nearly a century after more than 11,000 acres of reserve land was flooded in a hydroelectric project, Lac Seul First Nation has an agreement for $234 million in compensation. “It’s something that’s been a long time in coming,” Chief Clifford Bull said, describing the settlement agreement as […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a few showers and a low of 8 C (46 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers clearing up before noon and remaining clear overnight with a high of 20 (68) and a low of 3 (37). Thursday will be sunny and […]
- Ken Kellar photo
This could be one of the healthiest cookies you’ll ever buy. This year, Tim Hortons Fort Frances has selected Riverside Foundation for Health Care as the recipient of all of its Smile Cookie proceeds. The Foundation has a lofty goal of selling $10,000 worth of cookies, to provide health care […]
– Ken Kellar photos
The cast of Fort Frances High School’s “We Will Rock You’ filled the townshend with rock music and adoring fans during their run of shows from Wednesday, April 24, 2024, through Saturday, April 27, 2024. The show featured the music of Queen in a post-apocalyptic storyline that saw a group […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Angelique Francis and her band bring the groove to the final show of the 30th season of Tour De Fort. One concert goer even hopped on stage to dance. Eventually the band got the whole Townshend Theatre crowd moving during their encore at the end of the show.
Press Release
Following a successful 30th anniversary season, Tour de Fort’s 2024-2025 lineup features more award-winning and iconic Canadian artists from across the country. With a broad range of genres and styles, this season is sure to feature something for everyone’s taste. Featuring winners of JUNO Awards, Canadian Country Music Awards, Canadian […]
