Sam Odrowski The Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services recently saw a change in leadership with the hiring of a new CEO. “I’m very honoured and excited about the opportunity,” enthused Kayla Caul-Chartier, who officially stepped into the role last Monday. Caul-Chartier first started at FFTAHS about three years ago […]
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Press Release Ontario saw a net increase of 17,600 jobs when Statistics Canada announced December job numbers on Friday morning. “Our government is creating an environment where businesses can thrive, grow, and create good jobs–and where the people of Ontario can build their careers and support their families,” said Economic […]
Sam Odrowski New owners recently took over the Bayview Motel here and have big plans for the location going forward. Fort Frances native Jamie Pryde and Myles Wilcott of Pine Falls, Man. purchased the property in late December and started renovating within the first week. “The idea is we are […]
Press Release The provincial government is recognizing those who committed themselves to defend our land, waters, and way of life with a token of appreciation–they now can fish in Ontario at no charge. Amendments to Ontario’s fishing regulations came into effect Jan. 1, enabling active Canadian Armed Forces members and […]
Press Release The provincial government is making life more affordable by putting a stop to hunting licence fee increases for all Ontario residents and removing the $2 service fee. “We’re making it easier for Ontarians to enjoy the great outdoors by keeping hunting licences affordable,” said Natural Resources and Forestry […]
Skies will clear tonight, with an overnight low of minus-23 C (nine below zero F) and north-northwest winds gusting up to 30 km/h. Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness, with a high of minus-15 (five) and low around minus-22 (seven below). Look for west-northwest winds gusting up to nine km/h. Gradual […]
From the OPP The Thunder Bay OPP currently is investigating a suspicious death in which foul play is suspected. Police received information yesterday that a body was located on the shoulder of Highway 527 just north of the Highway 11/17 junction. An investigation has been commenced by the OPP’s North […]
From the OPP On Friday around 11 a.m., Dryden OPP officers conducted a traffic stop as a result of Highway Traffic Act offences on Highway 17 in Southworth Township, east of Dryden. As a result, police seized eight kg of cocaine with an approximate street value of $800,000. A 29-year-old […]
From the OPP Last Tuesday, members of Treaty #3 Police Service responded to a report of a deceased male found in a wooded area on Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation. The male has been identified as Norman Copenace, 47, of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation. A post-mortem examination was conducted […]
Staff The ace has been “caught.” Richard Norman of Alberton was the lucky winner in the “Catch the Ace” raffle draw held Friday evening at the Emo Legion. His ticket was drawn and he had selected envelope #17–which contained the ace of spades. As such, Norman won the weekly prize […]
It will be mostly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-13 C (eight F) and southwest winds gusting up to 15 km/h. Tomorrow also will be cloudy, with a high of minus-six (21) and low around minus-24 (11 below zero). Look for west winds gusting up to 28 km/h. […]
From the OPP On Friday at 11:30 p.m., Rainy River District OPP officers stopped a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act infraction. After speaking with a 17-year-old driver, he subsequently was arrested for an alcohol/drug-related offence. He was taken to the Fort Frances detachment and released on a promise […]
