Local News from Across the Rainy River District
In a bid to curb harmful language at local schools, the Rainy River District School Board has adopted the Words Matter campaign, a program the superintendent of education believes is both a proactive and reactive approach to students using slurs and other verbal abuse. The staff training campaign, delivered in […]
Riverside Health Care has drawn another winner for their ongoing fundraiser 50/50 draw, bringing in another sizeable chunk of support as they continue in their efforts to bring enhanced diagnostic imaging services to the region. Riverside Health Care announced yesterday, November 5, 2025, that the October 50/50 prize went to […]
MARATHON — The head of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association says there’s a lot to like in the federal budget, but wants to make sure highway improvements are among national priorities. “We recognize that they’re looking at the nation-building aspects and one of the big things for us, obviously, is the […]
Even as First Nations leaders across Ontario’s far north demand to meet with Canada and Ontario over new laws that enable lawless resource development in their territory, their Charter challenge is gathering steam, while other chiefs say the time to resist is “now or never.” Nishnawbe Aski Nation chiefs in […]
THUNDER BAY – Framed as spending less to invest more to grow Canada’s economy, the president of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, says the Carney government’s 2025-26 budget is focused more attracting business with “deeper pockets” than supporting small business. “Small businesses, as we know, don’t have a lot of money. So what small […]
Mother nature put on a spectacular nighttime light show last night as the Northern Lights danced through the sky. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) space weather prediction centre says there is a strong possibility of the aurora returning tonight.
Swiftly shortening days and early morning frost got you down? Winter may be coming, but so is the holiday cheer. The Downtown Business Improvement Association (BIA) and Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce are kicking off a series of holiday events leading up to the Christmas season that are available to […]
Conventional communication may not spread the word well enough about new policies and bylaws, and that needs to change, says Fort Frances Town Council. As provincial and federal legislation changes, municipalities are obligated to review their own policies and bylaws to meet legislative requirements. Through these changes, Fort Frances will […]
It was a good season, but for the Fort Frances High School Muskies football team, it’s come to an end. Last Thursday in Winnipeg, the Dryden High School Eagles held off a second half rally by the Fort Frances High School Muskies to advance to the Winnipeg High School Football […]
After working hard throughout the fall, the kids of Row i Theatre’s production of 101 Dalmatians are almost ready to go. The show is being directed by Joanna Empey who recently returned to Fort Frances after studying music theatre at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario. “Trevor reached out to […]
The Fine Line Art Gallery is thrilled to be celebrating 30 years of success. Along with the many successes comes endless milestones, memories, the family that has formed, and perhaps most importantly, the growth many local, talented artists have achieved because of the gallery. In anticipation of celebrating the gallery’s […]
Weechi-it-te win (WFS) hosted its 5th annual “Haunted Woods” on October 29 and 30, in partnership with Gizhewaadiziwin Health Services and Giishkaandago’Ikwe. The partnership of Tribal Health Agencies delivered a thrilling and fun-filled experience for all ages. The spooky event took place along the winding wood trails at WFS Family […]
