Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Town of Fort Frances is seeking input from residents regarding their strategic plan for the next four years. With a recently-launched public survey, residents can voice their concerns for pressing issues, and note some of the town’s most important strengths. A statement on the Town’s website says the strategic […]
Marcus Powlowski vows to continue being an advocate for his constituents. The Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP was not factored into this week’s wide-ranging federal cabinet shake-up, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped seven ministers and promoted seven rookies. Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Patty Hajdu was one of just eight members […]
Reaction to a wholesale Cabinet shuffle yesterday by Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which included the removal of two ministers integral to the national Indigenous agenda, demonstrates a divide of perspectives between First Nations and Métis in Ontario. Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare is frustrated that Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc […]
Janice Neurinski of Ski’s Variety pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s All-Cruise Trip of the Month draw for August this morning. Wendy and John Brunetta of Fort Frances are the winners of a Western Caribbean cruise, valued at $3,900. Next month’s draw is for an Eastern […]
Patty Hajdu says she is ready to continue her work after retaining the Indigenous services portfolio following a wide-ranging federal cabinet shake up. The Thunder Bay-Superior North MP was one of just eight members of cabinet that remained with their role following a major shuffle Wednesday that saw seven ministers […]
The Ontario government is continuing to take action to support Indigenous communities in the province by launching the $7.1 million Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF). The new fund will enable additional communities and organizations to support Survivors and their families impacted by ongoing burial investigations at former Residential […]
Human trafficking is happening right here in the Rainy River District. Ginny Heilman, manager of social emergencies at Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services says the stats are high. “We have quite a large demographic of clients at our organization,” she says. “And it’s not just sexual exploitation, it’s also labour trafficking that […]
A lifelong passion for public libraries has become an enduring gift for local book lovers; the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has received the final instalment of a $1.1 million bequest from the estate of Patricia Cunningham, daughter of the late Joyce Cunningham. Patricia, who passed away in 2021 […]
At the Sorting Gap Marina on Friday, judges announced Ken Kellar as winner of the annual Quest for the Best singing competition hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce. It’s held annually during the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC), thanks to major sponsor The Window and Door Store. […]
A study looking at the feasibility of searching a Manitoba landfill for human remains shows there would be risks involved in that type of search, but that there would also be risks if no search is done, including the possibility that others who murder might believe a landfill or dumpster […]
Road warriors who have the Thunder Bay area on their itinerary this summer might end up venturing into the city’s downtown whether they like it or not if they’re behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. Options for travellers for charging battery-powered cars and pickup trucks appear to be non-existent […]
An academic partnership is looking to boost research into mental health and addiction from a northern perspective. Leaders from Algoma University and Northern Ontario School of Medicine University have signed an agreement that sets the stage for an increased presence of the medical university on Algoma’s Sault Ste. Marie campus, primarily to […]
