the MNRF No new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. The one remaining active fire, Red Lake Fire #17, was “being observed” at last report at 152 hectares in size. It is located in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park. Kenora Fire #11 was declared “out” on Tuesday […]
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the OPP Shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, members of the Rainy River District OPP were dispatched to a sudden death at a Mosher Avenue address here. A 69-year-old Fort Frances male was pronounced dead after being transported to La Verendrye General Hospital. The Rainy River District Crime Unit, along […]
the OPP On Tuesday around 3:30 p.m., the Thunder Bay OPP was called to the Kaministiquia River, in the area of Highway 102, regarding a body that had been located in the water. Officers attended the scene and recovered a deceased male from the water. An autopsy was conducted in […]
the MNRF One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Kenora Fire #11, located near Scout Bay on Lac Seul, was listed as “under control” at 0.1 hectares in size. The other active fire in the region, Red Lake Fire #17, was “being observed” at last […]
the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP were advised of two different thefts of prescription medication from Atikokan residences between May 26 and June 2. An investigation was conducted and Jodi Human, 46, of Atikokan subsequently was charged with several counts. These included one count of break and […]
Heather Latter Parents of children starting school this fall have until the end of next Wednesday (Aug. 13) to register them for the annual “First Rider” program. Two sessions will be held at the Fort Frances Education Centre (school board office) at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. […]
Haley Anderson Perhaps those who didn’t attend the annual open house at the Emo Agricultural Research Station last Thursday evening were just as much of an indicator to the state of agriculture in the district as those who did. The event historically has drawn dozens of community members and specialists […]
Staff Three new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region over the long weekend, but only one of which continues to burn. The most recent was Red Lake Fire #21—a lightning-caused blaze confirmed yesterday. It currently is listed as “not under control” at 0.1 hectares in size. Meanwhile, Red Lake […]
Duane Hicks The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is cautioning people to be wary with outdoor fires heading into the long weekend. “Right now, the fire hazard throughout the district ranges from ‘moderate’ to ‘high,’” local fire management supervisor Marney Brown said this morning. “But with the weather we […]
Staff No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region yesterday but another blaze was declared “out.” Red Lake Fire #18, which started on Tuesday, was “out” at 0.3 hectares in size. This leaves Red Lake Fire #17 as the only active one in the region. The lightning-caused blaze currently […]
Press Release “Chemo Sabe,” “Rowbust,” and “Survivor Thrivers!” If these sound like rather odd names for dragon boat teams, it’s because the common factor that unites them is “cancer.” Recent medical research now indicates upper-body exercise can be greatly beneficial to women recovering from breast cancer. The International Breast Cancer […]
the CBSA In June, Canada Border Services Agency officers at the Fort Frances port of entry processed 138,682 travellers in 66,729 vehicles. That represented a two percent increase in travellers and a one percent decrease in vehicles from last June. More than 617 international travellers entered by bus. CBSA officers […]
