Staff More than 2,200 Hydro One customers in the west end of Rainy River District lost power this morning. The outage began around 7 a.m., with a Hydro One crew being dispatched to investigate. Power was restored by 9:40 a.m. Hydro One said the reason for interruption was equipment material […]
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From the OPP On Monday at 11:15 a.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP, with the assistance of the Community Street Crime Unit, conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act infraction here in Fort Frances. As a result, a 29-year-old female from Dryden was arrested at the […]
It will be partly cloudy and cold tonight, with an overnight low of minus-24 C (11 below zero F) and south-southeast winds gusting up to 11 km/h. Tomorrow will see light snow in the afternoon, with a high of minus-10 (14) and low around minus-14 (seven). Look for south winds […]
From the OPP On Tuesday, members of the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team of the OPP, along with members of the North West Region Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, executed a search warrant at a local business identified as Winnipeg River Naturals located on Highway 17E in Kenora. As a […]
Sam Odrowski Indigenous education is a top priority at the Rainy River District School Board and work constantly is being done to increase students’ knowledge, understanding, and awareness of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit histories. Earlier this month, indigenous education lead Bob Kowal gave a presentation to trustees with the […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP wants to remind people to be aware of tax scams. At this time of year, Canadians face many types of scams with perpetrators claiming to be agents of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Along with the RCMP, the OPP wants people to […]
It will be mainly clear but frigid tonight, with an overnight low of minus-34 C (29 below zero F) and west winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will be cloudy and not as cold, with a high of minus-22 (seven below) and low around minus-23 (nine below). Look for […]
Sam Odrowski Much has been accomplished so far this school year and there are several goals the Northwest Catholic District School Board hopes to achieve in the coming months to support student learning. Director of Education Brendan Hyatt lauded the capital projects that started last summer to improve the places […]
Press Release The speed limits on several highways in northwestern Minnesota will increase from 55 to 60 m.p.h., according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The new speed limits take effect when the new signs are posted. Speed limits lower than 55 m.p.h. along these sections of highway will remain […]
Sam Odrowski A fun idea has returned to Fort Frances High School to boost morale and build community, as well as help students develop a sense of belonging and “Muskie Pride.” The “House Groups” program divides students into 20 teams, who then are given opportunities to earn points for their […]
Sam Odrowski With schools across the district now halfway through the year, the director of education for the Rainy River District School Board says there’s lots to celebrate and look forward to. “I think we’ve accomplished a great deal, and we’re just going to remain focused on our annual operational […]
Sam Odrowski Developing a balance in life with respect to mental wellness, self-care, and self-esteem is important–and teaching these lessons to children at an early age can help strengthen their mental health. To promote positive messages relating to students’ mental well-being, St. Michael’s School hosted a “Wellness Day” back on […]
