Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Marathon, Ont. — Rural Thunder Bay residents who contend with spotty or slow internet connections may soon be able to benefit from a provincial plan to provide access to reliable satellite-based services. The government said this week it will consider proposals from satellite companies that can cater to 43,000 homes […]
Gillian Siddall wants to be an approachable leader and well-connected to Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. Siddall was unveiled as the next Lakehead University president and vice-chancellor in January and officially took on the role on July 1, succeeding Moira McPherson. Siddall said her first two months have been spent […]
A rise in the number of blue-green algae blooms in popular lakes close to Thunder Bay may be a symptom of climate change, the region’s public-health agency suggests. “With rising climate and water temperatures (algae blooms) may become more common,” a Thunder Bay District Health Unit news release said on […]
Wingers Braeden Duchesne and Jeremy Dunmore have lots of experience heading into their final season of junior hockey eligibility. The pair of 2003 born Thunder Bay skaters will be leaned upon heavily for the Kam River Fighting Walleye, who are on a quest to once again become Bill Salonen Cup […]
Father and son duo Daniel Laevens Jr., left, and Daniel Laevens Sr. show off the impressive northern pikes (esox lucius) they caught during a late-August weekend fishing trip. How is your fishing season going? If you have a photo you’d like to share, send it in to tips@fortfrances.com.
Kenny Benson is one of a kind. And while kids, their parents and his colleagues may, indeed, hold him in high esteem, his singularity is the product of an inescapable truth about elementary school teachers just about everywhere on the continent. Benson, a man, is a kindergarten teacher at Winnipeg’s […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will see clearing skies during the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a high of 16 (61) and a low of 10 (50). Thursday will bring […]
Murillo, Ont. — Susan Fisher grew up on a dairy farm. So the 19-year-old Murillo resident knows very well that, contrary to John Denver’s cheerful ditty about country living, life on the farm is not always “laid back.” In fact, the life is often very hard. But Fisher said it’s […]
The Town of Fort Frances is seeking nominations for the citizen of the year and junior citizen of the year awards. Presented to outstanding members of the community, the awards are to recognize those who have contributed selflessly for the sake of making their town a better place. “It’s just […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB), formerly the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) held a recruitment drive for potential new early childhood educators, paramedics and others at the former St. Michael’s school on Thursday, August 24, 2023. There are plenty of incentives and financial supports […]
“Coffee and Conversation” is how the LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary is kicking off its new year. This is a new twist on the usual luncheon that has been held to welcome members back. The Auxiliary thought that a more casual event would have greater appeal. All returning members along with anyone […]
The 26th-annual business awards are set to take place next month, and Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce executive director Heather Johnson says she’s been receiving nominations all week. “Nominating someone is your way of thanking that person for being a great employee,” she says. “And (you) may be helping other […]
