On Dec. 16, Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Rainy River announced that the government of Canada is investing $1 million though the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada plan for the Atikokan sewage works rehabilitation project.
Officers from the Rainy River District Detachment have made two arrests in connection to a break and enter at McTaggarts.
A 37-year-old Fort Frances man has been charged with one count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Grab a cup of coffee, or your favorite medicine mix of tea, and cozy up for some great stories and conversations that will make you think, laugh, cry, and learn.
THUNDER BAY —Family and friends of Barbara Kentner hugged one another outside the Courthouse Hotel after learning the man charged in connection to her death had been convicted of manslaughter after he threw a metal trailer hitch at Kentner's abdomen and ruptured her small intestine nearly four years ago in Thunder Bay.
Here’s a quick roundup of what’s hit streaming services this month if you’re looking for something interesting for movie night or a show to binge on Boxing Day.
The heartwarming tale of a little girl determined to reunite her family for Christmas.
On Thursday the provincial government announced the Northern Ontario Transportation Plan.
The plan was announced over Zoom by Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation.
Mulroney was joined by Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and MPP for Kenora-Rainy River.
Over two dozen residences have signed up for the West Rainy River District Lions festival of Lights. A Google Maps showing the locations along with the names has just been put up on Facebook says committee chair Marty Kreger. Just do a search for it on Facebook to view some of the spectacular displays
In early December, the Ontario government announced that it is providing $16,500 to help the town of Rainy River conduct a greenhouse feasibility study.
This study will support a growing agri-food sector in the north and is the first step in developing sustainable, healthy and cost-effective locally grown food sources, while generating economic prosperity and job creation.
The province is putting money into the Rainy River District that is aimed at helping protect those who are most vulnerable.
