From the OPP On Feb. 26, 2018, shortly after 8 a.m., members of the Kenora OPP responded to a report of a sudden death at a residence on the 800 block of Railway Street in Kenora. The female victim, identified as 77-year-old Brenda Richardson of Fort Frances, was pronounced dead […]
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The Canadian PressJanice Dickson OTTAWA–The Liberal government has unveiled a six-member advisory council that will consult Canadians and inform plans for a national pharmacare program–but it offered few details on the process yesterday, including when consultations officially get underway. Health minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced the creation of the new […]
From the OPP On June 11 around 5 a.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP received a call of a stolen vehicle in the Town of Fort Frances. Officers commenced an investigation and located a vehicle matching the description of the stolen vehicle at the intersection of Central Avenue […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–Ontario’s incoming premier said Tuesday that teachers and nurses are exempt from the public service hiring freeze he has ordered as part of his efforts to curb government spending. The Progressive Conservatives had said the freeze did not apply to essential frontline staff such as police, […]
From the OPP The Kenora OPP has been made aware of fraud regarding fake gold jewellery being sold in the Kenora area. Police have been told that individuals driving a small grey hatchback have approached Kenora residents trying to sell fake gold jewellery that is stamped “18K” with a story […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–An undistinguished shipping container in the Port of Vancouver turned into one of the largest busts of illegal wildlife products in Canadian history. The container held 18 tonnes of eel meat, much from the critically-endangered European eel, intended for sushi diners and other epicures across the country […]
Staff In conjunction with “Mall Days” next Thursday (June 28), the Xi Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will be holding its “Little Sweetheart Photo Contest” to showcase cute local youngsters. Entries still are open for the contest, with the first 16 to be accepted. To enter the contest, parents […]
Duane Hicks A display of masks made by local individuals who recently participated in the Brain Injury Services of Northern Ontario (BISNO) “Unmasking Brain Injury” initiative now can be seen at the Fort Frances Public Library. The idea behind the initiative is that there’s a story behind every mask–and behind […]
The Canadian Press YORKTON, Sask.–A Saskatchewan man who bulldozed a house with two people inside, including his son’s wife, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder. Ronald Fatteicher, who is 60, knocked down the house last summer on rural property near Calder east […]
From the OPP Yesterday around 11:20 a.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP were dispatched to a 9-1-1 call of a robbery in progress at a local business. The suspect was wielding a weapon at the time of the robbery. All available officers immediately attended the area of the […]
The Canadian Press DEASE LAKE, B.C.–Search-and-rescue teams in northwestern British Columbia say a family of four from Oregon has been found safe in a remote and rugged area just 250 km south of the Yukon border. Dave Jephson with Terrace Search and Rescue said the couple, Jeffery Phan and Michelle […]
Emo Feeds is holding its grand-opening celebration today through Saturday (June 21-23). See the ad on page A12 of Wednesday’s Times for full details. The Asham Stompers and Sagkeeng’s Finest will grace the Townshend Theatre stage today (June 21) starting at 7 p.m. as part of the United Native Friendship […]
