Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Conmee, Ont. — Homeowners and businesses in rural areas outside Thunder Bay that rely on propane for heat shouldn’t notice any changes this winter as their fuel delivery service transitions to another company, the region’s long-time supplier says. A Superior Propane spokeswoman said letters were mailed this week informing customers […]
A new report by Feed Ontario reveals that food banks are experiencing the largest increase in visits on record, more than double the increase seen following the 2008 recession. The report points to insufficient social support programs, lack of quality employment, and unaffordable housing as the drivers. Feed Ontario released […]
As the ash settles on Canada’s record wildfire season, “business as usual from the federal government is not going to cut it,” NDP MP Niki Ashton told Canada’s National Observer. Last year, the auditor general released a scathing report highlighting the failure of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to prepare robust […]
Shuniah, Ont. — A provincial review into a proposed $1.2-billion hydro transmission line project between Shuniah and Dryden will be conducted until about the middle of January. The province began its review of the Waasigan transmission line project on Friday, after the final environmental plan document for the proposal was […]
When the chief of Cat Lake First Nation gave a button to Ontario’s minister of Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development, he apologized. “This is what the activities up until now have amounted to,” said Chief Russell Wesley to Greg Rickford. “I told him: ‘It’s on. I’m sorry, but it had […]
(THUNDER BAY) Mikinakoos Children’s Fund, an Indigenous children’s charity providing essentials to youth in remote First Nations communities in Northwestern Ontario, is announcing the launch of a special fundraiser in recognition of GivingTuesday. In alignment with the global GivingTuesday movement, Mikinakoos Children’s Fund aims to raise $15,000 to provide vital […]
There’s no denying that the Indigenous economy is growing and contributing to the Canada’s fortunes as well. But Cadmus Delorme, the former chief of Cowesses First Nation in Saskatchewan, advised participants to take things slow. He said there is a rush to tackle the work of economic reconciliation, but it’s […]
Last Thursday Kim Beaudry was awarded the innaugural Leslie Kerr Builder of the Year Award from the Northern Ontario Curling Association. You can read about Beaudry’s many contributions to the local curling community in our story from yesterday.
The Out of the Cold warming centre held an open house yesterday to allow members of the public to come in and see the space. The space is open in the evenings for unhoused people to come in and stay warm overnight. The space has cots for rest in the […]
There’s still time to get your tickets for Fort Frances’ newest musical experience. Set to run this Friday and Saturday at the Townshend Theatre, tickets are on sale now for Row i Theatre’s production of 13: The Musical. Unlike the theatre company’s last full-scale show The Drowsy Chaperone, 13: The […]
Christmas is just over a month away, and we want to help get your wishes to Santa Claus in time. Here at the Fort Frances Times, we’ve been a go-between for the children of the Rainy River District and the big man himself, Santa Claus, for a very long time. […]
Ontario’s Split the Pot Lottery ticket sales are approaching $1,000,000. This lottery provides ticket buyers the opportunity to share in the winnings and be part of the largest partnered fundraising initiative in Ontario. Time is crucial — don’t miss out on the chance to win the largest Early Rewards Prize […]
