FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals with numerous drugs and weapons offences following a traffic stop. On November 11, 2023, just after 10:30 p.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP Detachment initiated […]
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In the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, it’s easy to get swept away by the dazzling lights of big-box retailers and online giants. However, hidden amidst the glow of the holiday frenzy are the unsung heroes of the shopping world – the small, local shops that form the heart […]
By Bruce McIntyre
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Eganville Leader
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Eganville Leader
Danah-Lee Krieger is an accomplished musician who has the remarkable ability to combine her skills as a talented music teacher and a seasoned performing artist who can easily adapt any music plan and make it accessible to anyone with just a little bit of encouragement. Whether it is working with […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Candidates vying to become the next national chief for the Assembly of First Nations expect it to be a tight race, but will it go to the five ballots it took in 2021? Voting takes place Dec. 6. “Team Bellerose is prepared for anything. We’re putting in the time. We’re […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Official recognition of a Thunder Bay-area recreational trail association by the country’s pre-eminent trail network is expected to raise the regional group’s profile and help it advance ongoing construction. The Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association announced this week it has been deemed “candidate ready” by the Trans Canada Trail system. […]
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
Krista Cabral’s last two months have been spent caring for her granddaughter — a 23-month-old who loves “Baby Shark” and The Wiggles — and trying to piece together what happened to her daughter who died of a suspected overdose. “I’m just hearing bits and pieces from different people,” the grieving […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
For over 20 years the Fort Frances Community chest has been helping local families with urgent financial needs surrounding medical issues. The fund was initially set up and hosted an annual dinner to give funds to a single family in need, but changed one year after that family returned some […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
It was a few degrees warmer than their semi-final game a week before as the Fort Frances High School Muskies took to the gridiron at IG Field, home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, last Friday in Winnipeg. But the snow was flying as the Muskies hoisted the championship trophy a […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
As the cost of living continues to creep skyward, the Salvation Army is once again kicking off their annual Kettle Campaign to help support those in need within the community and help them to have a happy holiday season. The campaign was kicked off in Fort Frances on the morning […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Shandra Spears Bombay, an Anishinaabe and a member of Rainy River First Nations/Manitou Rapids, has made the 2023 CBC Poetry Prize longlist for The Voice Of The River. “I am really proud to be longlisted,” she said. “Whether I make the shortlist or not, it’s still a beautiful acknowledgement of […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Down a quiet dirt road about 40 kilometers out of Fort Frances, Indigenous women gather each month on the full moon in a sweat lodge, a space that represents the womb of mother earth. Typically led by a woman and a knowledge keeper, the full moon ceremony is a sacred […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
The Hunters Supper hosted by the West Rainy River District Lions Club was another great success, following the great tradition of this event. The event was held at the Stratton Rec Centre. The Lion’s members are grateful to all the volunteers especially the students, also the number of businesses that […]
