Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter Northern Community Development Services (NCDS) is seeking participants aged 15-18 for its Youth Job Connection summer program. The goal of the program is to take youths who are returning to high school in the fall, or going on to post-secondary education, that do not have a summer […]
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Nicholas Donaldson Thirty-one secondary school and 66 Apprenticeship, Essential Skills, and Post-Secondary School graduates were honoured at the Seven Generations Education Institute’s 26th-annual graduation ceremony here last Thursday. Held at the Memorial Sports Centre, Ontario Secondary School Diplomas, as well as certificates in Pre-Health Sciences, Indigenous Wellness Addictions Prevention, Culinary […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for June 11-17 were Deb Courchene (Ignace), Justin Taylor (Fort Frances), Randy and Cathy DeGagne (Fort Frances), Kathy McNabb (Stratton), Guy and Brenda Johnston (Fort Frances), Stephanie Kozlowski (Stratton), and Allan LaRocque […]
Nicholas Donaldson Thirty-five graduates walked across the Townshend Theatre stage on Monday to receive their diploma or certificate–and celebrate–during convocation ceremonies for Confederation College’s Rainy River District campus. The celebrations weren’t all for the students, though, as the college also received plenty of recognition for being in its 50th year […]
Nicholas Donaldson Martha Gerber once again will be saying goodbye to this area as she returns to the country of her birth. But this time, she’s planning a more permanent stay there. Gerber is planning to fly to Switzerland in August following her marriage to a Swiss man, Daniel Fenner, […]
From the MNRF Three new fires were reported in the Northwest Region between June 8 and yesterday afternoon. They were small fires that responded to FireRanger crew efforts in the districts of Fort Frances, Kenora, and Red Lake. The forest fire hazard was expected to range from “high” to “extreme” […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is asking for assistance from the public. On Saturday around 8:30 a.m., officers were advised of an attempted robbery of a male on the 400 block of Scott Street. The victim suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. The suspect is […]
From the MNRF The forest fire hazard currently is “moderate” to “extreme” across the Northwest Region. The recent warming trend has seen the fire hazard continue to rise, especially in the western portion of the region. As such, people are urged to use caution when venturing into forested areas. As […]
From the OPP The OPP is continuing to request the public’s assistance in locating a male wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result of failing to comply with a recognizance. Daniel Sanche is described as a heavy-set white male, 35 years of age, standing 5’11” (180 cm) and weighing […]
Staff There are two active fires in the Northwest Region, including one here in Fort Frances District. Fort Frances Fire #7 first was reported Tuesday west of Mud Lake. The human-caused blaze is listed as “under control” at 0.2 hectares in size. The other active fire, Red Lake Fire #9, […]
From the OPP Shortly before 11 p.m. on June 2, a member of the Rainy River District OPP observed a traffic-related infraction involving an all-terrain vehicle in the area of O’Brien Street and Mercury Avenue in Atikokan. The officer stopped the vehicle in question and conducted an investigation. As a […]
