From the OPP A man has been charged for trafficking unmarked cigarettes. Last Friday around 2 p.m., members of the Kenora OPP conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 near Moth Lake. When dealing with the driver of the vehicle, police determined he was transporting a quantity of unmarked cigarettes. […]
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From the OPP A telephone scam has resurfaced in Rainy River District. Recently, individuals have received telephone calls similar to the “Emergency or Grandparent Scam” that has occurred in the past throughout Canada and the U.S. In the typical scenario, a grandparent or elder receives a phone call from a […]
From the MNRF At this time of year, with hunting, outdoor recreation, and rural cottage and resident clean-up, people are reminded to manage all outdoor fires safely and watch for firefighting personnel working on wildfires. For further tips on how to be FireSmart, visit ontario.ca/firesmart While no new fires were […]
Press Release The local Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary met Sept. 9, with 32 members in attendance. We hope everyone had a good summer. The Legion ladies now will be busy preparing for the annual Remembrance Day Tea—and will need every member’s assistance to make this worthy event the huge success it […]
Heather Latter While it didn’t top last year’s event in terms of participants or money raised, organizers of this year’s Terry Fox Run were pleased with the turnout for the 35th anniversary. “I think it went really well,” said Jane Trivers of the Church of the Holy Spirit, whose congregation […]
Heather Latter Many know her as “Wendi with an ‘eye’” from her weekly column in the Fort Frances Times, but now Wendi Stewart can add “author” to her list of accomplishments. The former local resident, who now lives in Nova Scotia, has returned here to launch the fictional novel where […]
Heather Latter Those attending a “seniors’ fair” at the Sister Kennedy Centre here Friday not only received plenty of excellent information from the local speakers, they also took home the 2015 Directory of Senior Services for Fort Frances and area. “If you are looking for any services whatsoever, they should […]
Heather Latter The massive yellow parts are beginning to look more like trucks, excavators, and dozers as equipment assembly continues on site at New Gold’s Rainy River Project. “It’s coming along—things are looking good,” project general manager Grant Goddard noted Monday. “Everything is on track for assembly.” One of the […]
From the OPP Two Kenora men are facing weapons charges following an incident in downtown Kenora involving a pellet gun. On Friday just before 9:30 p.m., members of the Kenora OPP received a number of 9-1-1 calls regarding two males in the downtown area. One was reported to be wearing […]
From the MNRF One fire was confirmed over the weekend. Dryden Fire #28, located near Kin Lake, is now “out” at 0.1 hectares in size. No new fires were confirmed by yesterday afternoon. There is one active fire in the Northwest Region. Kenora Fire #44 is a 0.2-hectare, lightning-caused blaze […]
Staff A planned power outage lasted longer than expected yesterday thanks to an unexpected equipment failure. The outage was supposed to be for six hours—from 7 a.m.-1 p.m.—but ended up lasting until after 4 p.m. As the Hydro One maintenance crew was finishing its work, and preparing to bring customers […]
From the MNRF The forest fire hazard is “low” across the entire Northwest Region heading into the weekend. No new fires were confirmed yesterday. Meanwhile, there’s only one active fire in the region. Kenora Fire #44 is a 0.2-hectare, lightning-caused blaze that’s listed as “being observed.” The fire is smouldering […]
