From the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP recently responded to a break-and-enter to a King’s Highway residence, resulting in the theft of firearms. An investigation involving the Northwest Region Crime Management team, Emergency Response Team, and Forensic Identification Services was conducted. As a result of the investigation, […]
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Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River District School Board will review the results of the 2016-17 EQAO testing at its regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Rainy River High School. The Education Quality and Accountability Office testing assesses reading, writing, and mathematics in certain grades to help the board determine […]
There is a 65 percent chance of rain tonight, with an overnight low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will see occasional rain and drizzle in the morning, followed by a sun-cloud mix in the afternoon. Look for a high of 14 (57) and low around five (41). Mostly cloudy […]
Press Release U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the International Falls port of entry last month targeted a rail container destined to arrive at the Ranier POE. CBP officers inspected the rail container and discovered merchandise that violated multiple laws and regulations. The merchandise consisted of 3,004 fashion […]
Press Release The 2016-17 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results have been released. The Rainy River District School Board has reviewed these results as compared to the previous year and to results over the past five years. These results, along with other assessments, help the board to focus further […]
It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of seven C (45 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy, with spotty showers in the afternoon. Expect a high of 15 (59) and low around four (39). Partly sunny skies are forecast for Friday, along with a high of just […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit wants to know more about opinions of cannabis in the community. We are reaching out to community members, and the organizations we work with, for ideas and input that will help make Northwestern Ontario communities healthier. There are a couple ways you can offer […]
Nicholas Donaldson Yoyen Szeder’s reason for buying a KIA Soul EV, the first fully-electric car in this area according to her insurance agent, was fairly straightforward. “So I can save gas,” she said. Szeder bought the vehicle at the beginning of August from a dealership in Thunder Bay and has […]
Press Release Representatives from Ontario’s 21 universities will be at Fort Frances High School this Monday (Oct. 2) from 2-3:15 p.m. for the University Information Program (UIP). This free event offers high school students from the surrounding area, and their parents, the opportunity to speak in-person with multiple university reps. […]
Nicholas Donaldson Kingsford Veterinary Services, the new large-animal mobile vet service run by Stacey Angus, is now up and running in the district. “I just got my accreditation last week so the business is just new,” Angus told the Times. “I’m super-excited to be back home in the district, and […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual fall tea, bazaar, bake sale, and white elephant table on Friday, Oct. 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Emo Legion. Admission is $3, with all proceeds going to the auxiliary’s project in the Emo Health Centre. Be […]
Duane Hicks How many times have you planned a tea and bake sale–only to find out someone else is holding one at the exact same time? How about a concert, fundraiser dinner, or sporting event? If you have an event planned for this fall or winter, the Fort Frances Times […]
