Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A newly installed freezer in downtown Fort Frances will make a significant difference for those in need going forward. The Salvation Army headquarters in downtown Fort Frances recently celebrated the official ribbon-cutting for a brand new walk-in freezer that has been installed in the basement of their Scott Street location. […]
One local hockey parent and coach noticed that young goaltenders were struggling with the basics of playing the position and decided to develop a program which he is offering to all young goalies in the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association (FFMHA). One of John Homer’s sons and his daughter have […]
On Jan. 12, Bearskin Airlines owner Perimeter Airlines announced that Bearskin would discontinue its services to Fort Frances, Dryden and Kenora as of May 11. Bearskin is the primary provider of flight services to the Town of Fort Frances Airport. The reason for the route closure comes as a result […]
Last Thursday, Jan 11, 2024 the Rainy River Activity Depot with financial support of the Ontario government hosted an Active Living Fair entitled “Building a Better Buddy System” at the Club Room of the Rainy River Royal Canadian Legion Br #54. Headed by seniors dynamo Norma Jean Johnston and her […]
FedNor funds will help the local community futures development corporation support new growth and stability and expansion of the current market Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, announced a FedNor investment of $1,000,000 in the Atikokan Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). The announcement was made on behalf of […]
A.J. Wensley happily holds the 50/50 draw cheque he was presented with on Saturday, January 6th. at the Dance Hall. The winning amount was $8,460.00. Standing beside A.J is his finance Sydney King. A.J shared he was very surprised about his winnings, he does purchase quite a few tickets and […]
The 36th year edition of the Clubs Annual home tourney this past weekend is now in the books. 64 players entered in 12 different divisions Thursday through Sunday’s afternoon finals. The tourney was once again successful with both adult and 24 juniors entered. Players were from Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout, […]
The district was treated to a rare celestial display of a vivid “sun dog” yesterday morning. The phenomenon is formed when light passes through crystals of ice, suspend- ed in clouds, sitting at altitudes of 20,000 to 40,000 feet, according to Space. These suspended crystals are known as “diamond dust” […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in connection with a bomb threat made January 10, 2024, against Fort Frances High School. On January 11, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., Rainy River District officers, along with members from the […]
By the end of 2024, 316,600 Ontarians will be living with dementia—a number that will triple within 30 years January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, recognised across Canada and internationally as an opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by the growing number of people living with dementia, and their care […]
KENORA – Hospital workers across Ontario are tired and stressed out – and they’re feeling little confidence that things will change for the better, a survey for CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) suggests. Judy Bain, a nurse and Area 7 vice-president of the OCHU, said Friday she was […]
THUNDER BAY — Elevate NWO continues working to get over 100 people a day in their doors and out of the Northwestern Ontario winter elements. Executive director Holly Gauvin said Monday that her staff have had a hand in helping 30 people get out of encampments and into a safe […]
