CALDER–Born to Nathan Calder and Elizabeth Tucker, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Carson Gabriel, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. on December 16, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

WALL–Born to Jeff and Nicole, nee Hughes, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Cameron Wesley, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. on December 16, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

ROBINSON–Born to Brad and Heather,nee Soderholm, of Fort Frances, Ont., a boy, Cooper Bradley, weighing 6lbs. 15 oz. on December 14, 2012 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.

Staff The OPP is reminding drivers that they will be continuing with the annual Festive R.I.D.E. campaign until Jan. 2, so if they want to party to ring in 2013, they had better do it safely. The OPP urges everyone to plan ahead when heading out for holiday season social […]

Heather Latter Three-year-old Chase Felix went cautiously down the hill at the overpass yesterday afternoon. With decent temperatures and a little fresh snow, the hill was abuzz with children—and adults—of all ages zooming down the snowy slope.

the OPP An Atikokan area man was charged following a motor-vehicle collision Thursday on Highway 11 east of Atikokan. Shortly after 6 a.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP responded to the scene and conducted an investigation which led to a male being arrested. As a result of further […]

the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP responded to 16 motor-vehicle collisions from Dec. 24-29. Many of the accidents occurred as a result of drivers failing to adjust their driving habits to meet weather and road conditions. Drivers are reminded that it is of the utmost importance to […]

Submitted One of the new trails at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (near Stratton) looked like a winter wonderland courtesy of Mother Nature. A “moonlight ski” is planned for tomorrow (Dec. 29) from 7-10 p.m. to mark the grand opening of the cross-country ski and snowshoe trail network there. Refreshments also will be served.

Sarah Pruys Five-year-old Dakota Cooper, left, and brother Keaton, three, were ready to push off and slide down the hill at the overpass here yesterday afternoon. It was quite chilly out and the groups of youngsters who came to slide did not stay long.

Staff With the local Voyageur Lions Club’s annual “Polar Plunge” set for New Year’s Day, organizers are hoping this year’s fundraiser will be more successful than ever. And with just a few days to go, they want those considering taking an icy dip in the name of a good cause […]

Sarah Pruys Julia Cawston, 13, laced up her skates for the first time this year and went skating with her family after dinner on Christmas Day. Although it was very cold, there still were people out enjoying the McIrvine rink.

courtesy of Ron Wolf People from all walks of life lined up to get a hot turkey lunch with all the fixings on Tuesday during the 25th-annual Community Christmas Dinner at Knox United Church. Organized by the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau, the popular event once again exemplified the spirit of […]