Ontario’s government is protecting what matters most by investing in new local schools to help provide our students with a world-class education system that ensures they have the skills they need to succeed. The province has approved addition and renovation at Rainy River High School. The addition will add 222 […]
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Staff Local riders shone the brightest at the Superior Dirt Riders’ season-opening races held in Atikokan back on June 1. Landon Flinders of Fort Frances roared his way to first place in the 85cc age 7-11 category. Alex Kreger of Emo nabbed third spot followed by Ozzy Hanson of Fort […]
From the MNRF
The forest fire hazard is currently low to moderate in the Northeast Region, with the exception of Greenstone sector which presents a high hazard in some areas. There were no new fires in the Northwest region yesterday. There are four active fires in the Northwest Region at the time of […]
Ken Kellar Handmade baskets crafted by local artist Pepper Hinrichs are on display at the Fort Frances Public Library. Hinrichs creates her baskets by braiding together thousands of long leaf and Red Pine needles into long ropes, which is then woven into basket or other artistic shapes, often with adornments […]
From the OPP
Two drivers have recently been charged with impaired driving-related offences in the Fort Frances area. Shortly after 7 a.m. on Sunday, officers from the Rainy River District detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted an impaired driving-related investigation. As a result of this investigation, a 31-year-old Winnipeg man has been […]
Ken Kellar Devon Boucher crossed the stage to accept her certificate at the Seven Generations Education Institute’s Graduation Ceremony held at the Memorial Sports Centre on Thursday. Boucher received her certificate in Pre-Health Sciences. More than 130 students graduated from the various secondary and post-secondary programs offered by the institute. […]
The Canadian Press CALGARY–Genscape says crude-by-rail shipments from Western Canada continued to rise in May after falling in February to a nine-month low. The U.S. company, which monitors western Canadian rail terminals handling about 80 percent of typical volumes, reports average rail loadings in May were 231,000 barrels per day, […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of eight C (46 F). Tomorrow will see times of clouds and sun. Expect a high of 17 (63) and a low of five (41). Thursday will see sun mixing with clouds, a high of 22 (72) and a low of nine […]
The Canadian PressLiam Casey Keeping whales and dolphins in captivity will no longer be allowed across Canada under legislation that passed yesterday, drawing celebrations from activists and politicians who called it a significant development for animal rights. The federal bill, which now only requires royal assent to become law, will […]
Ken Kellar Tina Pham received her diploma from Confederation College president Kathleen Lynch yesterday afternoon during the Rainy River District campus’ graduation ceremony at the Townshend Theatre. Pham graduated from the Practical Nursing program. A total of 48 students crossed the stage to receive diplomas, certificates or degrees from the […]
The Canadian Press VICTORIA–A “lit”terbug was issued a hefty fine after Victoria’s police chief caught him flicking a cigarette butt out his car window. Chief Const. Del Manak said he was travelling on a highway in his unmarked police car when he noticed the driver of a Ford Mustang ahead […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–A new concussion safety TV ad campaign prompted by the death of a 17-year-old Ontario girl was launched yesterday as millions of eyes were on the highly anticipated Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The powerful spot from the provincial government recently started playing in Cineplex […]
