Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada released the results of its 600 MHz spectrum auction last week and Tbaytel is among a number of wireless carriers from across the country that were successful at obtaining spectrum. Tbaytel acquired a block of spectrum in the 600 MHz frequency band within the […]
District News
Press Release
The province is expanding the use of service plates for boat, snowmobiles, and off-road vehicles. Transportation minister Jeff Yurek recently announced changes that will make it easier and more efficient to transport boats, snowmobiles, and off-road vehicles (ATVs) to customers and recreational shows. Past governments expected dealers to buy a […]
Bob MacDonald and Alice Pollard of Fort Frances were among the $30 cash calendar winners for the week of April 7-13. Other winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association draw for that week included Tim Mutz (Devlin), Mary Elder (Atikokan), Dawn and Shawn Jacobson (Thunder Bay), and Joe […]
Ken Kellar
After a long and busy day, Lisa Teeple and her team had the chance to step back and examine the fruits of their labour. “I’m happy,” Teeple said when asked about how this year’s “Ag Day” turned out. “We were happy with the number that we had turn out. We […]
From the OPP
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Dryden Detachment members would like to request the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. Susan Tilley, 39, of Dryden, was reported as missing on April, 11, 2019 at approximately 2:30 p.m. She is described as being five feet in height, heavy build, mid-length, dark […]
Press Release
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn.–U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers working at the International Falls Port of Entry targeted multiple rail containers destined to arrive in Ranier, Minnesota. CBP officers inspected the rail containers and discovered merchandise in violation of intellectual property rights (IPR) regulations. The containers […]
From the OPP
On April 11, 2019 at 5 p.m., officers of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on the 300 block of Scott Street in the Town of Fort Frances. After speaking with the driver, he subsequently failed the roadside test and was arrested […]
From the OPP
Despite it being well into the month of April, we are currently in the midst of a storm that has brought mixed precipitation to much of our area. The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public to keep a close eye […]
From the OPP
On March 21, 2019 members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Community Street Crime Unit along with members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit and Treaty Three Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence in the Town of […]
Sam Odrowski
A relatively young not-for-profit organization has already made a big impact on the district. Since starting in 2014, the volunteer-run Emo Thrift Shop has helped cover the operating costs of the food bank and donated over $30,000 back out to the community through revenue received from clothing sales. “The thrift […]
