At its November 3, 2020 regular Board meeting, the Rainy River District School Board awarded the construction contract for the Atikokan K-12 School, Childcare and EarlyON Child and Family Centre to Finn Way General Contractor Inc. in the amount of $26,124,170 + HST. With this approval complete, the Board can […]
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Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has received reports of three new positive COVID-19 test results – two in the Dryden / Red Lake region and one in the Kenora region, including one in a school. Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who […]
Press Release Weechi-it-tewin Family Services will be holding a free Chili and Bannock Lunch, to promote awareness about domestic violence. The event is a public event, with pick-up and go service, T-Shirts and prize draws. Please wear a mask – a limited number are available on-site if needed. The event […]
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(GRASSY NARROWS, ON) – On November 10, 2020 the Treaty Three Police (T3PS) contacted the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to assist with a death investigation of a Grassy Narrows First Nation resident. The deceased has been identified as 39 year old Wesley Pahpasay. Mr. Pahpasay died on November 2, 2020 at […]
(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 […]
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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:
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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 […]
