Local News from Across the Rainy River District
With the Mushkegowuk-James Bay riding being decided by just four votes, the ballots will likely be recounted. The unofficial results from Elections Ontario show NDP incumbent Guy Bourgouin with 3,606 votes (45.4 per cent) and PC Dave Plourde with 3,602 votes (45.35 per cent). Given the tight margin, a recount […]
It’s Elections Day in Ontario, and if you’re reading this before 8:00 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, February 27, 2025, you still have time to make your voice heard. Head down to the local voting location, which in Fort Frances this year will be the Fort Frances Public Library Technology […]
In Tuesday’s edition of the Fort Frances Bulletin, it was noted that advanced voting for the Ontario election was the be held at the Memorial Sports Centre from today until Saturday, February 22, 2025. This was based off information available on the Elections Ontario website at that time. Unfortunately, we […]
When you read this column, the provincial election will be only eight days away. For persons living in Northwestern Ontario this election almost seems like a non-event. I have seen only one lawn sign buried in a deep snowbank adjoining a resident’s sidewalk. Only one piece of literature has found […]
Anthony was born in Fort Frances. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba, and Bachelor of Education in Indigenous Learning from Lakehead University. After university, Anthony returned to supply teach in Rainy River District, was twice elected Councillor for the Township […]
John is 59 years old He is originally from Northwestern Ontario, he developed his love of community service at a young age. In his hometown of Schreiber, he sat on many committees of council – including the Parks and Recreation Committee. He also chaired the Economic Development Committee, the OPP […]
I am a long-time resident of the Rainy River District; I am an Educational Assistant at St. Mary’s school. I hold a social services diploma and have worked in the district in many professional capacities. I have served on many boards and committees in the district. I am running as […]
Greg lives in Keewatin with his wife, Janet, and their two daughters. A lifelong believer in Northern Ontario’s potential, he holds degrees in law, nursing, and business, with deep roots in the region through his professional nursing career and personal life. Most recently, Greg served as Ontario’s Minister of Northern […]
After seven terms as Chief and Councillor for Grassy Narrows, Rudy understands what it takes to make government work for the people. Rudy’s fights for accessible housing and healthcare in the North. Rudy will stand for all Ontarians and isn’t afraid to take on bureaucratic governments and profiteering corporations. Born […]
