the OPP Yesterday around 5 p.m., the Kenora OPP responded to the area of Pine Portage Bay on Lake of the Woods regarding a missing male. The 52-year-old male had been paddle boarding on the lake when he fell off the board and did not surface. The OPP’s Marine Unit […]
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Staff Two new fires were reported in the Northwest Region yesterday, including a two-hectare, lightning-caused blaze near Sioux Lookout which is “not under control.” Red Lake Fire #63, meanwhile, is a small blaze burning in a slash pile. This fire also was “not under control” as of late yesterday. Three […]
the OPP Late Saturday afternoon, the Thunder Bay OPP received a call about a possible drowning in the area of the Silver Harbour boat launch on Lake Superior. Police arrived and were advised that Kevin Spade, 32, of Sioux Lookout and Marlene Fox, 26, of Big Trout Lake First Nation, […]
the OPP The OPP cautions residents about acting when receiving calls requesting credit card information to secure trip reservations. Recent activities in the region indicate that some residents are being contacted by persons who claim to be representing a local business. This is false! The phone number shows up as […]
Staff The Ministry of Natural Resources announced Tuesday it is cutting 102 jobs in 24 district offices across Ontario, including three at the Fort Frances office. However, it also announced it will hire for 250 jobs, a combination of new and vacant positions in regional and district offices. This all […]
the OPP At 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a 911 call for a break and enter in progress. Officers were dispatched to a Fort Frances address where the home owner had just observed two males enter […]
Heather Latter With more than 55 participants, the “Out of the Darkness Memorial Walk,” which aimed to raise awareness for depression and suicide, was hailed as a success. “It went really, really well,” stressed Jaymee Fiset, 15, who organized the event held Saturday afternoon. “I’m really happy with the turnout.” […]
Sarah Pruys Two students from Fort Frances will enter the Northern Ontario School of Medicine this fall—a journey they both are excited to begin. Kerri Stinson first completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of Manitoba before starting a two-year’s Master’s program at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. Out […]
Heather Latter Thanks to funding to the tune of $2 million from the provincial government, the Township of Emo will be moving forward with improvements to its water and wastewater systems. Couns. Ken Fisher and Anthony Leek, along with administrative staff, were on hand in Kenora on Thursday for the […]
Staff Fort Frances residents hoping to celebrate with one of their former hockey sons and the Holy Grail of hockey will have to put their party plans on hold again. Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Duncan Keith, who played much of his minor hockey career in Fort Frances, confirmed this past weekend […]
Sarah Pruys While many students are spending their summers in unfulfilling jobs, Shai Loyie, 18, and Caitlin Fletcher, 17, both are loving their time working for Community Living Fort Frances & District. Community Living is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. […]
