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 […]
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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 […]
Staff The Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Under the Big Top” fundraiser next month is sold out. Foundation director Samantha Manty said yesterday that tickets for the annual dinner, which will take place Oct. 3 at the Copper River Inn, were snatched up quickly. “We still have maybe a seat […]
Heather Latter The Girl Guides of Canada programs remain strong locally—and even are seeing increased enrolment as the new season began earlier this week. “The Pathfinder unit is going to be the largest we’ve had,” enthused Trisha Law, who has led the Pathfinders (ages 12-15) for the past four years […]
Heather Latter The second-annual community barbecue celebrating safety went off without a hitch Saturday, with about 400 people stopping by for a complimentary barbecued lunch and learning about community services while having fun. “It’s something to educate people as to the different resources we have in our community, as well […]
Heather Latter Back by popular demand, Dr. Kiti Freier Randall is returning to the district for a two-day workshop thanks to a partnership between the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team, Rainy River District Best Start Network, and Seven Generations Education Institute. The workshop, entitled “Risk and Resiliency: Changing […]
