A family and former educator’s legacy will go towards supporting students in the Rainy River District. In a press release Thursday morning, the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) announced they’d received a remarkable gift from Cochlan family which the board will use to fund nutrition programs and a bursary […]
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The Town of Fort Frances and FirstLight have reached a power purchase agreement for the incoming solar project. In a press release from FirstLight, the clean energy producer and energy storage company announced the execution of a power purchase agreement with Ontario’s Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO) for the 57.2 […]
By Jon Thompson
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Ricochet
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Ricochet
The Thunder Bay staff sergeant convicted of breach of trust and obstruction for “militantly illegal police conduct” will do time behind bars. On Wednesday, Justice Michael Block sentenced Thunder Bay Police Service staff sergeant Michael Dimini to three years incarceration for breach of trust and two years for obstruction, which […]
By Meg Deak
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Can we balance the demand for more development while protecting Ontario’s endangered species? This question, among others, resurfaced after Premier Doug Ford revoked the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on March 30. Once hailed as the gold standard for conservation, the ESA was renowned for its scientific approach, mandatory protections, and […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
After months of rehearsals during lunch and recess, the students of St. Mary School will be putting on their performance of Beauty and the Beast Jr. tonight. The cast and crew are made up of students from grades three to seven, with many older students taking lead roles. Parker Davis […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
A report for an agreement between the Town of Fort Frances and North Star Air of Thunder Bay, Ont., to build a successful flight schedule with contributions from the town was carried during Monday’s town council meeting, with no members opposed. At the beginning of 2026, the town administration began […]
By Carenna Haw
4-H United Beef Club press reporter
4-H United Beef Club press reporter
The 4-H United Beef held its first meeting on Monday, May 11, at the home of Tami and Robin LeBlanc, with all 12 members in attendance. The club welcomed two new members and two new leaders, and introduced this year’s topic, “Bull Power.” Members reviewed important dates, held elections, and […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
RED ROCK — Volunteer firefighters have a new truck, thanks to money from a federal fund. The Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF), formerly known as the federal Gas Tax Fund, provided the money for Red Rock to replace an old fire rescue truck. “This vital piece of equipment ensures our firefighters […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — The Minister of Rural Affairs, Lisa Thompson, is taking a boots-on-the-ground approach to understand the priorities of the north. “We are developing relationships and understanding, and you’re going to see us in the north on a regular basis because we have to be on the ground to […]
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By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
A plan to build a traffic roundabout connecting Central Avenue with Second and Fourth Streets is back on the table after Fort Frances Town Council decided Monday to go ahead with the controversial intersection revamp, but voted against giving the design work to the only engineering firm that placed a […]
