U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the International Falls Port of Entry targeted three rail containers destined to arrive in Ranier, Mn. CBP officers inspected the rail containers and discovered point of sale machines in violation of intellectual property rights (IPR) regulations. On April […]
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Press Release
Did you know wearing a life jacket or personal floatation device can save your life? Over 65 percent of all preventable fatal drownings take place in rivers and lakes and that’s why Ontario’s conservation officers are reminding the public to be safe on Ontario waters. Boating safety tips: Ontario’s conservation […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ten former Ontario health ministers representing three political parties are urging the provincial government to reverse its cuts to public-health funding. Six former Liberal ministers, three New Democrats and one Progressive Conservative have signed an open letter to Health Minister Christine Elliott, imploring her to stop what […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of five C (41 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy, cooler and rainy. Expect a high of 11 (52) and a low of six (43). Saturday will be cloudy with a passing shower, a high of 16 (61) and a low of five […]
Staff It’s been a great start to the Rainy River District Fastball League season for the two-time defending champion Fort Frances Braves. Cole Tymkin smacked another homer to pace the Braves to a 17-1 rout of the Manitou Thunderbirds on Tuesday night to improve their record to a perfect 3-0. […]
The Associated PressFrank Jordans BERLIN–Scientists have observed wild chimpanzees tucking into an unusual snack: tortoises, whose hard shells they crack against tree trunks before scooping out the meat. In a paper published today by the journal Scientific Reports, researchers from Germany say the behaviour they spotted dozens of times in […]
Ken Kellar Hoop dancer Dallas Arcand danced to a traditional shake song yesterday at the Townshend Theatre as part of Indigenous Education Week at Fort Frances High School. Arcand is a three-time World Champion hoop dancer, a motivational speaker and musician and recently won the 2019 Indigenous Music Award for […]
The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG–Botswana’s government says it has lifted its ban on elephant hunting, a decision that is likely to bring protests from wildlife protection groups. The southern African nation is home to more elephants than any other country, with an estimated 130,000. The government’s statement posted on social media […]
From the OPP
Members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 11 pocket dials and/or unintentional 9-1-1 calls over the Victoria Day long weekend. Pocket dials happen when a mobile device carried in a pocket, purse, backpack or other piece of clothing accidentally activates the keypad, causing the emergency […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario’s fiscal watchdog says program spending under the Progressive Conservatives will drop to its lowest level in 30 years as the government tries to eliminate the deficit. The Tories have said they don’t expect to balance the budget until 2023-24–one year past their mandate–and have been announcing […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Indigenous courses will not be a mandatory part of the high school curriculum in Ontario–a decision that has angered First Nations members. The Progressive Conservative government’s decision reverses a commitment from the former Liberals to make the courses mandatory, stemming from a recommendation by the Truth […]
Sam Odrowski Award-winning Elvis Presley tribute artist Daylin James sang classic Elvis hits to a packed Rainy Lake Square on Thursday evening. His performance kicked off the 2019 Rainy Lake Concert Series. The free-to-attend show was sponsored by Tbaytel. The next outdoor concert at the square will feature Rae Spoon […]
