the MNRF There were five new fires by the end of yesterday in the Northwest Region—and a total of 12 new fires by day’s end Tuesday. The bulk of the new blazes continue to appear in the northern sectors of the region and mostly caused by lightning. The current number […]
District News
Heather Latter Anyone looking for a Fort Frances souvenir will want to check out the new merchandise available at the Fort Frances Museum. As of last week, the “Friends of the Fort Frances” put out for sale T-shirts featuring the “49 Canadian Lager” label on it, as well as BBQ […]
Heather Latter Even though the government dock was removed last year, a wooden structure and rocks still remain below the surface. And after a discussion at Monday night’s meeting, town council agreed to remove the structure and the rocks. “The flood of 2014 has removed any capacity for us to […]
Heather Latter It’s not just the headliners who will be heating up the stage at the “Harmony of Nations” music festival, which runs this Friday and Saturday under the tent at the Sorting Gap Marina. “All the musicians are so talented,” enthused organizer Jamie Petrin. “They are so accomplished—it’s unbelievable.” […]
Press Release Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District Detachment is looking for assistance from the public. Officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to several mischiefs yesterday at several businesses on the 300 block of Fifth Street East, as well as several […]
the MNRF High humidity, high temperatures, lightning and human-caused fires are keeping firefighters and air attack busy. Fighting fire is physically and mentally challenging under these conditions and firefighters must be vigilant while working a fire to avoid heat exhaustion and dehydration. There were six new fires confirmed by the […]
Press Release In order to recruit and retain a full contingent of qualified trades people for a sawmill re-start this fall, Unifor Local 324 and Kenora Forest Products have agreed to an immediate $5.00/hour pay boost for all licensed trades. “By the final year of the current six-year collective agreement, […]
the OPP At 9:30 p.m. yesterday, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complainant an erratic motor vehicle on the 200 block of Scott Street in the Town of Fort Frances. Officers located the motor vehicle in the west end of […]
It was a happy Canada Day for Marc McPherson of Fort Frances, who won the $1,000 up for grabs in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. David Dolph and Chris Wiedenhoeft (both of Fort Frances) won the $100 for June 30 and July 1, respectively. […]
Heather Latter When Alyssa Chiasson was selected as one of the finalists for Miss Teenage Canada by the reigning Francesca McFadden, while competing in the Miss North Ontario pageant back in May, she didn’t realize just how busy her summer would be. Now, as Miss Teenage Rainy River District, the […]
Heather Latter At just 15 years old, Anna Schwartz is a budding composer, having recently won a student competition at the provincial level. Schwartz was encouraged to enter the competition by her vocal teacher, Renée Martin-Brown, who is a member of the Manitoba Registered Music Teachers’ Association. She subsequently entered […]
Heather Latter Children and young adults with special needs will have plenty to do this summer thanks to a new business that has started up here. Brooke Hammer, who has been studying business at Trent University in Peterborough, returned home for the summer and developed a company called “Take Flight.” […]
