From the MNRF During hunting season, both hunters and firefighters may be on the same landscape and roadways. Hunters are asked to use caution when on the back roads and forested areas as firefighters may be working in the same locations. Only one new fire was reported between Oct. 13-15. […]
District News
Staff An outage east of Fort Frances left 422 Hydro One customers without power for about four hours this morning. The outage affected those in Mine Centre, Seine River 23A FN, and Lac La Croix FN, as well as in the unincorporated areas of Baker, Tanner, and Perch Lake. A […]
Press Release Shear Serenity here now offers women who suffer from hair loss or thinning hair a practical and beautiful solution. Paula Jensen has been certified as an Evolve Hair Restoration Specialist. Jensen attended a three-day training program to instruct qualified stylists in the art and science of the Evolve […]
From the OPP The Kenora OPP has charged a Winnipeg man following the discovery of a submerged vehicle. Just before 10 a.m. yesterday, police, the fire department, and an ambulance were dispatched to a report of a vehicle underwater at the public boat launch in Keewatin. Authorities determined no one […]
Press Release In conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, Riverside Health Care has lifted the respiratory outbreak restrictions at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here. Rainycrest staff took several steps to help residents and staff, and keep the illness from spreading. These included: •isolating residents with symptoms; •postponing group activities; and •aggressive […]
Joey Payeur The Canadian economy has been a central topic of the federal election campaign. But it was the recovering U.S. economy that helped out local tourist camp owners this year. That was part of the message portrayed by members of the North Western Ontario Tourism Association during their annual […]
Staff Area United churches have come together to respond to the Syrian refugee crisis with a fundraiser they’re calling “Open Hearts—Open Doors.” “We had planned to do an event, we’ve done it in the past, to raised money for a different organization,” explained Rev. Frances Flook. “And so we had […]
Heather Latter Dr. Lorina Jenks is using her love of running to give back to the community. Set to participate in her sixth marathon—the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon—this Sunday, she also is running to kick-start a campaign to raise funds to purchase a much-needed piece of equipment for infants at […]
Heather Latter Kathy Mueller was waiting for someone locally to step forward with a way to help families amid the conflict zone in the Middle East. When no one did, she decided she would—by proposing the community of Fort Frances and wider Rainy River District sponsor a refugee family. “As […]
From the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region from Oct. 6-8. Two active fires remain in the region—one in Kenora District and one in Sioux Lookout District. Both are being monitored and posing no problems. The forest fire hazard currently is “low-moderate” but forecast to rise […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The Emo Legion is hosting a traditional Thanksgiving supper this Sunday (Oct. 11). The menu consists of ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salads, buns, cranberries, and desserts, with the cost being $15 for adults and $7 for kids 10 and under. Pre-ordered take-outs also available. • • […]
Press Release Due to a number of residents experiencing upper respiratory symptoms at Rainycrest Long-Term Care, an outbreak has been declared. Despite significant reductions in the number of existing and new cases, a visiting restriction will continue to be in place until further notice. Family members are asked to restrict […]
