In mid-July, a number of break-ins were reported to the OPP in Rainy River and surrounding area. The Fort Frances OPP Crime Unit investigated the cases and has laid charges in relation to the offences committed at the Rainy River Legion, Rainy River Library, Riverfront Canteen, and Lowes Lumber. An […]
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A 33-year-old Saskatchewan man is dead after a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon on Highway 71 near Tower Lake. Kenora OPP said three motorcycles were northbound when the lead vehicle lost control. The driver fell off onto the highway while the motorcycle crossed the road, went through the guardrails, and came […]
The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service responded to a single-storey house fire on the 200 block of Sixth Street West around 11 a.m. yesterday. Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong said yesterday afternoon the cause of the blaze in not known, and is being investigated. “There was significant fire damage. Certainly […]
When the days grow colder and shorter, millions of people with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) get depressed. Weather often affects people’s moods. Sunlight breaking through clouds can lift our spirits while a dull, rainy day may make us feel a little gloomy. While noticeable, these shifts in mood generally do […]
Diane Maxey’s handbell choir will begin meeting again next Tuesday (Sept. 18) at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church here, and both past bell ringers and newcomers are encouraged to come out and give it a try. “Basically, what I want to do is possibly start two groups—one more […]
The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has opened doors for a local literacy program by providing locally-relevant, community-based solutions for targeted under-served and under-represented groups. Academic upgrading offers an alternative option for individuals to upgrade their skills and receive a Grade 12 equivalency as required to enter college or […]
Riverside is now one step closer to getting a CT scanner at La Verendrye Hospital here after receiving formal approval from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care yesterday. “We received the news at about 1:30 this afternoon,” Riverside CEO Wayne Woods noted. The approval gives Riverside the green light […]
At his residence on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, Byrtle A. Kozachenko passed away at the age of 72. Byrtle was born Feb. 26, 1935 in Dewart Township, Ont. to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Advent) Kozachenko. Together with his wife, Judy, they operated a dairy farm and raised their […]
“Gizhi baaka migook” Rose Marie Ottertail, 71, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., formerly of Lac La Croix First Nation, Ont., passed away at her residence on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007. Rose Marie was born Aug. 9, 1936 in Lac La Croix First Nation to the […]
The family of Alphy Johnson announces his passing on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007 at the age of 95 years. He leaves to mourn his passing his sister, Florence Walker, her children, Fred (Diana) Walker and their children, Ken Walker and Ron Walker, and great-nieces and nephews; and sister, Gladys (Reinhold) […]
MEDICINE-HORTON–Born to Lisa Mikonini and Marcel Medicine-Horton, of Rainy River First Nations, Ont., a girl, Grace Frances, weighing 6 lbs. 4 oz. on August 30, 2007 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
