Heather Latter The Fort Frances Traffic Safety Committee is pleased with the success of the “Kiss ’n Ride” programs implemented this fall at Robert Moore, J.W. Walker, and St. Francis. During a debriefing Monday afternoon, all committee partners indicated positive responses about the convenient, safe, and efficient procedure for dropping […]
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Heather Latter The Rainy River District School Board last night voted in favour of keeping its committee of the whole meeting, scheduled for Nov. 19, at La Place Rendez-Vous here in Fort Frances. The meeting, being held as part of the process to determine the futures of Donald Young School […]
the OPP Yesterday shortly after 1 a.m., the Rainy River District OPP received a call of a stolen vehicle from a Fort Frances residence. Shortly after 1:30 a.m., officers spotted the vehicle in question being driven on King’s Highway and conducted a traffic stop. An investigation at the scene revealed […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Oct. 20-26 were Blaine LaRocque (Atikoka), Erin Williams (Atikokan), Roselyn Ritchat (Atikokan), John Laevens (Rainy River), Rose and Don Calder (Winnipeg), Peter Somer (Newmarket, Ont.), and Marie and Bill Whiting (Emo). […]
Heather LatterSarah Pruys Samantha McQuarrie always wanted to have children. But after being diagnosed with lupus, she didn’t know if she’d be able to have any of her own. “I was watching one of my friend’s foster children and she recommended it to me,” the 27-year-old from Fort Frances said. […]
Heather Latter Fort Frances High School always has staged its share of musical productions, but it hasn’t had an ongoing club for music-lovers—until now. Earlier this month, an after-school music club was struck there under the direction of music teacher Lisa Loney and geography/English teacher Rob Roy Donaldson, a talented […]
Heather Latter Janet Loney was completely surprised when she learned she would receive an Ontario Senior Achievement Award. “They phoned Linda Lamb, who nominated me, and she announced it at choir practice,” the Emo resident said, admitting she had no idea such an award even existed. “I never knew I […]
the MNR As the Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire season nears its official end Oct. 31, there’s been no new fire activity over the past week. There also are no active fires in the region. Given current weather conditions, it is expected to remain quiet through to the end of […]
Heather Latter With the colder weather setting in and snow starting to fly, the Fort Frances Community Garden has wrapped up its season. “It went really well,” enthused Krista Anderson, who sits on the Community Garden Planning Committee. “We had some new gardeners this year, as well as many returning […]
Heather Latter The Rainy River District Breast Health Network launched a support network during its biennial “Luncheon of Hope” held Saturday at La Place Rendez-Vous here. “We’re very excited to be putting together a support network for women who are in the early stages of facing a diagnosis of breast […]
Press Release New Gold Inc. announced yesterday it successfully has completed its compulsory acquisition of the roughly 2.5 percent of the outstanding shares of Rainy River Resources Ltd. not previously acquired by New Gold. As of the close of business on Oct. 15, New Gold became the registered owner of […]
the MNR No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region over the Thanksgiving weekend (Oct. 11-14). Meanwhile, just one blaze remains active in the Northwest Region. It is a fire listed as being “monitored” in Red Lake District. The Ministry of Natural Resources also continues to monitor three prescribed […]
