Police briefs (FORT FRANCES, ON) -The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are reminding members of the public to call 911 in emergency situations or the Provincial Communication Center (PCC) at 1-888-310-1122. By calling the PCC, your concern will be addressed by an officer in a timely […]
District News
By Hayley Michaud
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Amazon Prime Video Daughter of the Wolf – R – Action, Thriller – Feb 25 This Canadian thriller follows an ex-military specialist who returns home after her father dies and upon learning about her inheritance her son is kidnapped. She uses her skills to try to find him. Crave Framing […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Concerns of racism have emerged in Kenora region from increasing numbers Those with children in school are probably already aware that on Friday the province updated its COVID-19 screening tool to include changes to symptom screening criteria. Now if a single symptom is selected in the screening tool, children must […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Amanda Schmidt and her husband bought the Hilltop Lodge Motel in International Falls, Minnesota, in 2019 after a testament from the previous owners that they had made a good investment purchasing the border business. While Amanda and her husband saw predictions of revenue on paper, they never saw them materialize, […]
Staff
Businesses in need of signage, stickers and barriers are getting a financial break from the Rainy River Future Development Corp. The newly announced Covid Safety Protocol Project will provide up to $5,000 in a non-repayable contribution, to offset the costs of operating under any new or existing COVID protocols, which […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
Crossroads School students have all been gifted with a red plaid neck warmer. The neck warmers were especially appreciated during last week’s cold spell. This gift was made possible by Mr. Wiersema and his class of Grade 5/6 students. The class not only took on the challenge of learning how […]
By Hayley Michaud
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Amazon Prime Video I Care A Lot – R – Comedy, Crime, Thriller – Feb 19 Starring Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) and Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), I Care a Lot follows a less than honest legal guardian who has been draining the savings of her elderly wards who meets […]
Amazon Prime Video The Map of Tiny Perfect Things – PG-13 – Fantasy When two teens live the same day repeatedly they use this as an opportunity to make a map of tiny perfect things. The Silencing – R – Action, Crime, Thriller A former hunter living alone on a […]
DRUG CHARGES (FORT FRANCES, ON) – Shortly after 3:00 pm on February 14, 2021 members of the Rainy River District Crime Unit conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act violation. Further investigation at the traffic stop lead to grounds to arrest the driver and passenger for possession of […]
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
In the early hours of Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Rainy River Volunteer Fire Department members received an alert of a house fire on 5th St between Broadway and Mill Ave in the Town. Extreme cold conditions at the time of the alarm made fire fighting operations very difficult. Fire […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Tuesday that it will be issuing a Class Section 22 Order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. This went into effect yesterday and will remain in effect until the medical officer of health determines the order is no longer required. Dr. Kit […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The provincial government announced the launch of the new and improved Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) programs to help increase economic development and promote job creation in the north. The announcement was made on Feb. 11 and included the introduction of four new programs that will target existing and […]
