Staff A one-hectare fire was burning on Nowhere Island on Rainy Lake at last report. Fort Frances Fire #20 was listed as “not under control,” according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. It was reported at 6:30 p.m. yesterday, and first was attended by the Watten Fire Volunteer […]
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The Canadian PressGiuseppe Valiante MONTREAL–Calling it a North American first, the Quebec government passed legislation yesterday forbidding anyone from receiving or giving a public service with their face covered–and even while riding the bus. The opposition said the law doesn’t go far enough while members of the province’s Islamic community […]
Nicholas Donaldson The staff at Nexus Community Savings here are celebrating their annual Credit Union Day today. Nexus, a division of Alterna Savings, has decorated the branch in the new Alterna colours and is offering up cake, coffee, pop, water, and hotdogs all day long to mark the occasion.
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–The Toronto Raptors are about to find out if their culture reset has been successful. A second-round sweep by the Cleveland Cavaliers in last year’s playoffs painted a potentially-bleak future for the Raptors. The NBA was trending toward a different style–fast-paced, free-flowing, three-point shooting–and the Raptors […]
Staff Everyone knows someone who has donated their time and effort to the community over the years. Now is the time to let the Town of Fort Frances know about it! The town is looking for more nominations for its 30th “Citizen of the Year” award to be given out […]
The Associated Press SAN ANTONIO–LaMarcus Aldridge was unhappy with the Spurs the past two seasons and Gregg Popovich understood why. Their heart-to-heart talk has made basketball life much easier for Aldridge–and his comfort was apparent in the season-opener. Aldridge had 25 points and 10 rebounds as San Antonio held on […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–Canadians can unite on reconciliation efforts to honour Gord Downie’s legacy, indigenous leaders said yesterday. In the final months of his life, the Tragically Hip frontman became an outspoken advocate on indigenous issues, notably as part of his “Secret Path” project. It honoured 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack […]
Duane Hicks Nadine Mutz added a couple of more items into the “Food for Fines” collection yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. In celebration of Ontario Public Library Week (Oct. 15-21), patrons can pay their library fines all week by donating non-perishable food items to the […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board is launching a public education campaign surrounding the issue of homelessness in the district in partnership with the United Native Friendship Centre, Rainy River District Victim Services Program, Salvation Army, and the Women’s Shelter of Hope. The DSSAB will be […]
Nicholas Donaldson It has been a difficult week for Rhonda Snow, who was forced to sell 23 of her 50 horses in Grunthal, Man. on Saturday. Twenty of those animals were the rare Ojibway ponies that Snow keeps on her farm–something she is very proud of and a breed she […]
Duane Hicks Sporting its trademark spiky hair, this red-breasted merganser stood out amongst the gulls hanging out along the shoreline near Seven Oaks last week. While mild weather is forecast for this week, more and more birds no doubt will be heading south as winter draws near.
of Nicole Medwechuk Armstrong A group of Rainy River High School students took time out of their day on Friday to cheer on Team Canada (the Trevor Bonot rink) as it competed at the world mixed curling championships in Champéry, Switzerland.
