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Chamber of Commerce Businesses Awards celebrate district’s top businesses
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards ceremony Wednesday evening at Lowey’s Greenhouse, honouring the top businesses and organizations around the Rainy River District. Two of the big winners were Riverside Health Care Facilities and RPM Powersports, which…
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Riverside 50-50 jackpot hits a record at $30k and still climbing
Riverside Health Care’s October 50-50 draw has surged above the $30,000 mark over the last few days, marking the largest 50-50 jackpot since the monthly draws began as part of the Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS! campaign. The last chance to get tickets for the healthcare provider’s…
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College hockey player from Fort Frances in need of surgery in the U.S
Kiera Fairnington, a Fort Frances High School alum and former Muskie hockey player who took her hockey talents to Beloit College in Wisconsin, is in need of surgery to save her legs. According to a family GoFundMe campaign attributed to her aunt, Jessie Cameron, Fairnington has…
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Thunder Bay voter turnout numbers increase despite lower percentage
THUNDER BAY – The percentage of voters in the 2026 municipal election can be deceiving, say city officials. According to the numbers released by the city clerk’s office, less than 41 percent of the 91,000 eligible voters cast ballots either in the advance polls, online, or in…
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There’s a northern ‘aviation infrastructure crisis,’ chiefs warn
THUNDER BAY — First Nations say big investments are needed to address an “aviation infrastructure crisis” in Ontario’s remote northern communities. “Our people depend on these airports to get to medical appointments, bring food and supplies into their communities, and evacuate…
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Epiroc opens new mining service facility in Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY – Epiroc, a company focused on developing and innovating the mining industry, has opened a new location in the city. The new facility, located at 1239 Amber Drive, is 9,862 square feet with warehouse space and a rock drill repair centre. The grand opening hosted many…
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Union calls strike votes for 120,000 federal workers
More than 120,000 federal public service workers across Canada will soon vote on whether to go on strike. The Public Service Alliance of Canada announced the nationwide strike votes in an Oct. 21 news release. The union says contract talks with the federal government’s Treasury…