(Rainy River District, ON) On July 5, 2020 Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial (OPP) received a complaint of a break and enter that occurred in Red Gut Bay on Rainy Lake. Members of the OPP marine unit attended the scene and learned that the […]
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(Ontario) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Canada Day week traffic campaign ended in tragedy with seven people dying on OPP-patrolled roads and waterways, and thousands of others posing a public safety threat by engaging in risky behaviours. During the week-long campaign, five people died in motor vehicle collisions and […]
Submitted Sophie (left) and Claire Bisson have been enjoying walks with their mom along the riverfront during COVID-19. What has your family been doing to stay busy during COVID-19? Take a high resolution photo and send it to us at tips@fortfrances.com.
Press Release TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force that were made under s.7.0.2(4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to July 22, 2020. The extension was made to ensure the province maintains […]
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(Rainy River District, ON) On July 5, 2020 Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial (OPP) received a complaint of a break and enter that occurred in Red Gut Bay on Rainy Lake. Members of the OPP marine unit attended the scene and learned that the […]
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Despite rain throughout the region, there were 13 new fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the late afternoon of July 7. Currently there are 28 active fires in the region: 14 of which are not under control, two fires are being held, nine fires are under control and three […]
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Northwestern Health Unit has revised our COVID-19 numbers based on recent ministry guidance provided in version 8.0 of the Management of Cases and Contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario (Jun 23/20) (http://ow.ly/4K7550At3Y0) to promote consistent reporting across the province. That updated document recommended that a positive test result in an asymptomatic […]
Colleen Zachozy A local resident caught this breathtaking view while she watched her kids swimming at the dock. We love to see your pictures of life in our beautiful communities! Send us your pictures, so we can share them with other readers. Send your high resolution photos to tips@fortfrances.com.
I was listening to CBC Radio the other day. Thor Sigfusson was speaking with Jane Adey about a project in the Reykjavik Harbour, Iceland, called Ocean Cluster House, a project Mr. Sigfusson is very proud of Thor. What a great name, reeks of strength and purpose, doesn’t it? Anyway, Mr. […]
It dawned sunny and warm. Blue sky! Really our first, so it is time for the sunglasses. Our hotel in Suzhou was very nice and everyone has survived their illnesses so far. After breakfast it’s all aboard for more site seeing. Our guide Jackie launched into our morning Chinese class…All […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Josh Colling has been the LaVallee/Alberton/Chapple/Emo Fire Chief for close to five years. He has enjoyed his position immensely working with the local volunteer firefighters. Josh and his girlfriend Chandra Wiley, made their home in Devlin, even though she has had to remain in the USA due to her career […]
