Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Police Service saw a similar number of drunk drivers through this year’s Festive RIDE program, but a higher number of people driving high. According to Traffic Unit Sergeant Justin Dubuc, police laid 31 impaired driving charges this year, and half were drug-related impairment. Last year, officers arrested 27 impaired […]
Georgia Donachuk and the rest of her all-girls squad have given up their lunch hour for the greater good. Equipped with flags, vests and, at this time of year, lots of layers, five girls can be found scanning the perimeter of Isaac Brock School on weekdays. What motivates them to […]
Ungalli Clothing Co. has concluded its 2025 Christmas retail season and transitioned to a new business model, operating exclusively as a wholesale company. After 14 years of operating their printing and retail business on Cumberland Street, Hailey Buosi, who owns and operates Ungalli with her sister Bree Hollinsworth, said 2026 […]
A hefty dump of snow that fell on the Thunder Bay area on Sunday night left Sleeping Giant Loppet organizers smiling, but a firm decision on whether to hold the event has yet to be made. Long-time event booster Peter Gallagher said on Monday he was feeling optimistic. “I don’t […]
Riverside Health Care has implemented a mandatory mask policy at all its facilities as seasonal respiratory illnesses continue to rise. The decision to increase protective measures came as Riverside and the Northwestern Public Health Unit declared an Influenza A outbreak in both the East and West Wings of Rainycrest Long […]
A single case of the infectious measles virus has been reported in the Kenora area, prompting the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) to warn anyone who might have come into contact with the individual to take precautions. The person diagnosed with the disease, who was not named to protect their privacy, […]
Robert Animikii Horton’s The Song of the Stars: Starry Skies, Anishinaabe Stories, Scientific Insights, and More! is a fresh and profoundly endearing perspective on the conflict and connection of science and spirituality. A Times columnist and award-winning Anishinaabe educator, sociologist and activist from Rainy River First Nations in Treaty #3 […]
Having joined the staff of the Times in late August and moved with my family to Fort Frances at the end of October, it’s high time I introduced myself to you, our readers, as the paper’s new general manager. Stepping into the role of GM and editor-in-chief has been both […]
On behalf of myself and Council I would like to extend Warm Wishes and Holiday Greetings to everyone in the Rainy River District. As 2025 draws to a close, I look back on the Town’s achievements over this past year and they have been many. The building of the new […]
It’s been a busy year but a good year. The purpose of the municipality is to provide services to residents that make the community a better place to work, live, and play. I always like to start my annual summation with a comment on this. As usual our Town employees […]
Once again the West Rainy River District (WRRD) Lions Club made generous donations to local health care facilities. Rainycrest, Emo Hospital and Rainy River Extended Health Care were recently presented with items each to enhance the three locations. Items donated included an extra large Connect Four for indoor and outdoor […]
MARATHON — The mayor of a North Shore community says his town has had a lot of success bringing young voices to the council table. And Marathon Mayor Rick Dumas says he’s pleased to see the idea of youth or student councillors spreading to other communities in Northwestern Ontario. “We’re […]
