the OPP The OPP wrapped up its “Distracted Driving” campaign with strong support from the public, the media, and other valued road safety partners. Officers from the Rainy River District detachment participated in the campaign and issued 18 charges. Public education is an important component of the OPP’s Provincial Traffic […]
District News
Staff It didn’t even take a full season’s worth of work for Nathan Park to establish himself as the SIJHL’s most dangerous masked man. The Fort Frances Lakers’ netminder yesterday was named as the league’s top goalie this season—despite not joining the team until mid-December after spending the first part […]
Press Release Canada Border Services Agency officers have charged a Minnesota resident with smuggling firearms following a vehicle search last week at the Fort Frances port of entry. On March 17, two U.S. residents arrived to apply for Remote Area Border Crossing permits. Both had nil declarations but the primary […]
Staff Fort Frances won’t be the site of an Ontario Volunteer Service Awards ceremony after all. The local ceremony—tentatively set for May 6—was dropped due to an insufficient number of recipients. Instead, local recipients will be invited to attend the ceremony in Thunder Bay on May 7. Fort Frances has […]
Heather Latter With the Miss North Ontario Regional Canada Pageant just over a month away, Rainy River District representative Alyssa Chiasson is in the midst of pageant preparations. “I’m getting excited but a little overwhelmed—there’s so much to do,” admitted the 16-year-old Fort Frances resident. One of the most pertinent […]
Heather Latter The Community Development Class at Confederation College here is getting residents on board to help support the Loaves and Fishes community kitchen at the New Beginnings Fellowship. “One of the main reasons is their funding has been completely cut,” noted student Harvey Jolicoeur, referring to why they chose […]
Heather Latter Despite a lack of snow, the “Snoasis 3” family fun day went off without a hitch Saturday at the Fort Frances Public Library. “Planning outdoor events in March is always a gamble,” reiterated Duane Hicks, president of the “Friends of the Museum,” which once again organized the event. […]
Heather Latter Rainy River First Nation’s 25 mega-watt solar project, located just northeast of Pinewood on the Morley-Dilke Road, has been nominated for a Game Changer Award by the Canadian Solar Industries Association. “It’s a game-changer award in the sense of what it’s going to do for those individual communities,” […]
the OPP The OPP has been receiving an increased number of complaints from local bus drivers and concerned citizens regarding vehicles not stopping for school buses that are stopped with their overhead red signal-lights flashing. It is important for drivers to remember that the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, section 175(11), […]
Staff Those aged 14-24 are encourage to register for the Weechi-it-te-win Family Services Youth in Transition “Mino Ayaawin” Youth Wellness Gathering slated for March 28. “It is open to all youth,” said Hilary Morrisseau, Youth in Transition worker. She noted there will be a number of workshops for participants, such […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for March 15-21 were Douglas Mills (Spruce Grove, Alta.), Irene Grennier (Fort Frances), Candice Nordrum (Steinbach, Man.), Sharlene Clarke (Winchester, Va.), Stewart and Donna Birnie (Gilbert Plains, Man.), Christie Olsther (Winnipeg), and […]
Heather Latter Grade 5/6 students in Debbie Jean’s class at St. Francis School are striving to create clean water in a Third World country through “Free the Children.” Calling it the “Change 4 Change” campaign, the students are asking staff and students at the school, as well as the community, […]
