(DRYDEN, ON) – As part of an on-going drug related investigation by members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Dryden Community Street Crime Unit, two individuals have been arrested and charged with numerous drug offences. On April 19, 2023, shortly after 6:30 p.m., members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario […]
District News
by Greg Seitz
Quetico Superior Wilderness News
Quetico Superior Wilderness News
The natural silence of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been recognized by a group that promotes such places around the world. Based on measurements of noise levels that were collected in the wilderness area over the past two years, the group Quiet Parks International confirmed what many visitors […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) released a report that examines the need for supervised consumption services (SCS) in four local communities: Kenora, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, and Fort Frances. Recommendations highlight the need for SCS in Fort Frances. While the majority surveyed expressed agreement, potential negative effects of implementing the services are […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
At the April meeting of the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) Trustees were given a presentation about results from last year’s grade Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing and Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). The presentation on the results was given by Shannon Westover, Technology Enabled Learning […]
Press release
(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Officers with the North West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) had a busy Easter long weekend as they participated in a province-wide seatbelt campaign aimed to raise awareness about the important role seatbelts play in saving lives. Over the four-day campaign, North West Region officers laid 120 […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay, Ont. — The Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) has played a role in the development of almost 700 Indigenous-owned businesses. Beginning operations in 1987, the not-for-profit organization, which calls itself an “aboriginal financial institution,” has provided training, community planning and financial support through grants and loans for new […]
Press release
(ORILLIA, ON) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers faced a busy Easter long weekend as they conducted their province-wide seatbelt campaign and worked around the clock to keep the motoring public safe. Sadly, three people lost their lives in motor vehicle collisions over the weekend and one person was killed […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Residents are no longer able to join council meetings online for the Township of Emo due to issues faced using Zoom video conferencing and doubts about the necessity of live streaming council meetings. In 2020, the Township of Emo began utilizing Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential […]
Staff
Tbaytel for Good is back, and bigger than ever, but looks a little different. The Tbaytel for Good Community Fund has announced a $30,000 available fund this year, with the goal of multiple recipients. However, the online voting portion of the contest has been replaced with a “panel of diverse […]
By Robin McCormick
West End correspondent
West End correspondent
The Sunset Country Palliative Care Committee invites you to attend “The Pushing Up Daisies Fair” to be held April 20th. This is an informational fair, with many booths to be available, with professionals sharing their knowledge on death and dying. All attending will be able to speak with local services […]
New Gold on Monday reported a 20 per cent increase in gold production in the first quarter of 2023, over the first quarter of 2022 — including a 13 per cent increase in growth at the Rainy River mine, its strongest start to the year ever for the mine. The company said it increased production […]
By Jack Elliott
Again in 2023 the West Rainy River District Lions Club along with Nestor Falls Marine & Sports is sponsoring their popular Pontoon Boat Draw. Timed to coincide with the Rainy River Walleye Tournament. This year’s draw from the Stratton Recreation Centre will be live streamed to the RRWT Big Tent […]
