Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Forest fires have been spreading across the region and the drier climate has not been helpful in controlling them. While there are many side effects of forest fires, one is that they are causing delays in homeowners getting insurance on their homes or property. John Homer, owner of Causeway Insurance […]
After about three months of searching, a hospital-type bed was finally able to find a home. Bill Michl, Voyageur Lions Club treasurer, said a woman who had lost her trailer in a fire used a similar bed to assist her sleeping position following a back injury when she was with […]
Can’t wait for the Lakers’ season to start? Here’s your chance for a sneak peek at the team – the Lakers will be opening their Training Camp to the public. It starts on Friday at 6 p.m then 9:30am and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m on Sunday. Fans are […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 is pleased to announce the appointment of Geneva Kejick, Territorial Planning Unit Climate Specialist to serve on the federal governments Sustainable Development Advisory Council of Canada. Ms. Kejick was appointed by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathon Wilkinson on December 23rd 2020. […]
There are 14 months left until the next municipal elections; current council members in the Rainy River District are wrapping up the final year of the council term. With a unique term because of the unforeseen pandemic, many were put to the test, having to take on tough decisions, support […]
Hannam Park on the Riverfront in Rainy River is one of the prettiest, people-friendly locations along the Rainy River Valley. Hannam, who the Park is named for, came to Rainy River from England as a child. After being gassed in WWI he returned to Rainy River with his bride. Hannam’s […]
The Fringe is here! Monika Munford has set up a stylish, well maintained hair shop in her home at 274 Biddeson in Fort Frances. Monika has recently moved to Fort Frances from Dryden and is excited to continue her passion. Monika operated a successful hair salon in Dryden, as well […]
The Pontoon Boat Raffle fund got a huge jump start on its charitable work over the weekend, raising a whopping $7,000 for the 4-H building fund. The West Rainy River District Lions pledged to donate all sales made during the Emo Fair to support 4-H’s dream of a new food […]
We asked each of our candidates to introduce themselves to the community. We asked them to share their educational, professional and personal back- ground, the reasons they’re running under their chosen party, and a bit about themselves. The election is scheduled for September 20. Marcus Powlowski – Liberal Party Tracey […]
Dr. Marcus Powlowski, 61, resides in Thunder Bay, where he was born and raised. He is married to Mirasol Añora-Powlowski, and has six children. Dr. Powlowski completed his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at the University of Toronto, where he also went on to earn a medical doctorate, as well as […]
I’m Tracey MacKinnon also known as O Zwa Beenzie Ikwe, Cornwall, Ontario Nindoji, Na’me my Dodem. Allow me to translate. My Spirit name I was given by a Traditional Medicine Man, Al Hunter is Yellow Thunderbird Woman, I am from Cornwall, Ontario originally. I was adopted 2x, once at 3 […]
My name is Adelina Pecchia. My husband and I recently moved back to Thunder Bay. We have been trying to buy a home since 2020 and were here twice before looking at houses that were out of our budget reach. We hope to buy a house here before the snow […]
