(FORT FRANCES, ON) – In the afternoon of Sunday November 15, 2020 members of the Fort Frances Detachment conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of Scott Street in the Town of Fort Frances, Ontario. As a result of this investigation, a 25 year-old Collingwood Ont. man has been […]
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Hayley Michaud
Hayley Michaud
Amazon Prime Video Alex Rider – TV-14 – Action, Adventure, Family – Nov 13Based on the young adult spy novels but Anthony Horowitz about a teenaged spy. Alex rider is an ordinary teenager, except he’s also working to become an extraordinary spy for the British MI6. Crave Moonbase 8 Season […]
Police briefs Police are warning of an old scam, which has resurfaced in area mailboxes this week. Appearing to be a “Match 3” scratch ticket, the cards are actually linked to a high pressure sales scam. “This is a scam. This company clearly preys on people by misrepresenting themselves,” said […]
Staff
Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order to clamp down on indoor and outdoor private gatherings; celebrations, receptions, and other events; and bars and restaurants. Social gatherings in private homes will be limited to 10 people, indoors or out, with members being allowed from no more than three different households. […]
Due to surging numbers, Manitoba has entered the Critical Red level of pandemic restrictions, province-wide. The NWHU is advising local residents to not travel to Manitoba unless necessary, and to restrict interactions for two weeks after their return. The new provisions include:
Staff
Tickets are selling fast for the biggest pyjama party in town, so don’t delay! The Pjs and Pearls Virtual Gala will be held November 28. Hosted by the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Br#29, this online party will be held over Facebook Live, featuring a gourmet four-course meal delivered right to your […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
Needs in the community are increasing, but the Salvation Army is hoping residents step in to help fill the gaps this holiday season. In contrast to neighbouring communities, the Fort Frances Salvation Army is going ahead with its Christmas Hamper and Adopt-a-family programs, in full. Dryden and Kenora have downscaled […]
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Police are warning of an old scam, which has resurfaced in area mailboxes this week. Appearing to be a “Match 3” scratch ticket, the cards are not from ESSO at all, and are actually linked to a high pressure sales scam. “This is a scam. This company clearly preys on […]
Press Release
The former Rainy River/Baudette Border Lions Club- RRBB Lions has had its charter and name amended to more accurately reflect its mission and service area. The new club’s charter is named the West Rainy River District Lions Club. “This is not a dispute with our neighbouring community Baudette, MN, but […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Having one son in active battle during WW2 would have been traumatic enough, but five of Agnes and Fred Crowe’s six sons were all veterans in WW2. David known as Dado was in the Army reserves. He was trained and willing to go when called upon. The youngest son Doug […]
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(KENORA, ON) On Sunday November 8, 2020 at 2:34p.m, the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a missing person on Pelican Pouch Lake. Police were advised that a Manitoba man had attended his camp and when he failed to return home the OPP were called. The OPP marine Unit, […]
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre in Rainy River First Nations is celebrating a big win at the provincial level. During a virtual award ceremony held on October 28 by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) for their annual Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence, the historical centre was revealed to be the […]
