From the OPP

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Dryden Detachment members would like to request the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. Susan Tilley, 39, of Dryden, was reported as missing on April, 11, 2019 at approximately 2:30 p.m. She is described as being five feet in height, heavy build, mid-length, dark […]

Press Release

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn.–U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers working at the International Falls Port of Entry targeted multiple rail containers destined to arrive in Ranier, Minnesota. CBP officers inspected the rail containers and discovered merchandise in violation of intellectual property rights (IPR) regulations. The containers […]

Cindy Manty, left, and Dawn-Marie Danylchuk participated in a Metis beading workshop at the library on Saturday. The event was part of the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre’s Indigenous Art Workshop Series that is in partnership with the library, Fort Frances Museum, Seven Generations Education Institute, Sunset Country Métis, Project Sunset, Gizhewaadiziwin […]

From the OPP

On April 11, 2019 at 5 p.m., officers of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on the 300 block of Scott Street in the Town of Fort Frances. After speaking with the driver, he subsequently failed the roadside test and was arrested […]

The Associated PressSteve Overbey ST. LOUIS–Kyle Connor and the Winnipeg Jets got back on track by sticking to the same way they wanted to play all along. Connor scored twice, Patrik Laine had a goal and an assist, and the Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3 last night to […]

Tonight will be mainly clear with fog late in the night. Expect a low of zero C (32 F). Tomorrow will see periods of sun and cloud with a high of 15 (59) and a low of two (36). Wednesday will be cooler with afternoon rain. Expect a high of […]

The Canadian Press SALMON ARM, B.C.–A former foster child of a Salmon Arm, British Columbia shooting victim is remembering Gordon Parmenter as the man who helped him discover his potential. The foster child, who can’t be named, has identified Parmenter as the man shot to death yesterday at a church […]

Ken Kellar Martin Paul, bottom left, of Olympia Sports Camp’s outreach program ran an activity with St. Francis School students back on April 2 to see who could come up with the most unique trait a leader might possess. Paul and his outreach partner worked with the students to help […]

Submitted by
Janet Lambert

The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary executive met on April 2 in the third floor meeting room. Dixie Badiuk and Helene Cone are gearing up for “Rockin’ for a Reason” which will take place on May 24 and 25 during the “Spring Market” at the curling rink. Pledge sheets will be […]

Staff The Muskie and Rainy River Owls badminton teams were able to have multiple players advance to the NorWOSSA championships based on their performance at a qualifying tournament yesterday in Atikokan. Six Muskies were able to advance to next Wednesday’s (April 17) competition in Dryden. Players needed to finish within […]

Tonight will see snow at times with a low of minus-three C (27 F). Expect an additional accumulation of one to three inches of white stuff tonight. Tomorrow will see periods of snow, with another one to three inches expected to accumulate. Expect a high of zero (32) and a […]

Submitted Isabelle Meeks, left, and Taryn Oster take some coaching from vocal adjudicator Dawn Bruch at Knox United Church during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts last night. The drama categories will begin today and run through next week, with the final category, instrumental, running on April […]