the OPP Rainy River District OPP officers remain at the scene of a fatal collision involving a lone operator of a single snowmachine on Lake Despair. The OPP and Rainy River District Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the area just before 3 a.m. today. Upon arriving on the scene, […]
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Staff January is “Alzheimer Awareness Month” and the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts is hosting several events to educate people on the disease. A trio of awareness presentations are slated for next month, with a special focus on women. The Alzheimer Society says women are doubly affected by the […]
Heather Latter Getting some of her earliest business knowledge right here in Rainy River District, former resident Nicole Hyatt is making a name for herself in the tanning business, with more than 30 “Tan On The Run” franchises in Canada, the U.S., and internationally. And locals residents will have a […]
the OPP The OPP would like to remind residents to be aware of frauds and scams at Christmas and all year round. Some tips to protect you from being a victim of fraud are: •do not give money in order to collect a prize; •do not give out personal information […]
Andy Tattrie of Atikokan was the lucky winner of the $2,500 up for grabs Dec. 24 in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Dec. 21-27 were Mark and Peggy Medwechuk (Fort Frances), Jessica Ballan (Fort Frances), Shane Folk (Lumsden, Sask.), Adam Gale […]
Ken Kellar St. Mary’s Church here was filled with the aroma of cinnamon this past weekend as youths and parent volunteers baked sticky buns to raise money for a pilgrimage to Poland in 2016. The fundraiser aimed to bake and sell 64 dozen “Cousineau-style” buns in order to help send […]
Heather Latter With the “Kiss ’n Ride” program running smoothly at J.W. Walker, Robert Moore, and St. Francis here, the Fort Frances Traffic Safety Committee has wrapped up the initiative. “We will bring the group back together if any concerns arise,” said local OPP Cst. Anne McCoy, though noting with […]
Heather Latter Back in November, Fort High Grade 9 students Shelby King and Ryann Scott attended the “Healthy Futures Fair” hosted by the Voyageur Lions Club there. Among the booths in the small gym were the Lions promoting the upcoming “Polar Plunge,” which takes place each New Year’s Day, as […]
Joey Payeur Genevieve McGinnis still can remember the feeling of determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable opposition. The Manitou Rapids First Nation elder once was a child in the residential school system in Canada, which is infamous for its attempts to dismiss and discourage the cultural heritage and identity […]
Staff The local Legion won’t be holding a 50/50 draw for the month of January due to a changeover in its executive. The Legion currently has a licence to run 50/50 draws for November through April. But Legion Br. #29 president Noris Piccinato explained that since the current executive is […]
the OPP Shortly after 4:20 a.m. on Nov. 1, the Rainy River District OPP responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting an impaired driver. Officers attended the scene and an investigation revealed the claim made was false. As a result, a 27-year-old Atikokan man recently was charged with common nuisance. He […]
Heather Latter Anyone interested in enrolling their children in a French Immersion program has until tomorrow to complete the survey available on the Northwest Catholic District School Board’s website. The board is looking at the potential re-establishment of the program at St. Michael’s School but needs to gauge the interest […]
