the OPP On Sunday at 3:45 a.m., the OPP was called to the Best Western Lakeside Inn in Kenora in response to a complaint of occupants causing a disturbance. When police arrived, they found one male lying on the street and observed a window on the fourth floor had been […]
District News
Staff A female driver was seriously injured Thursday night after her vehicle collided with a cement structure in the underground parkade at the Riverwalk Condominiums here. Police said the woman was moving her Volkswagen from an outside parking area into the underground parking area around 8:15 p.m. when it accelerated […]
Riverside Riverside Health Care on Friday released information on employees paid a salary of $100,000 or more. The Public Sector Disclosure Act requires organizations that receive public funding from the Ontario government to disclose the names, positions, salaries and taxable benefits of these employees annually. At Riverside Health Care, 15 […]
Press Release The ’flu outbreak warning has been lifted at the Emo Health Centre. The outbreak was called last Tuesday after three long-term care residents had confirmed cases of influenza ‘A’ and four others had respiratory symptoms. As a result of the outbreak, immediate family members were asked to restrict […]
Ken Johnston The first public meeting to decide the future of Our Lady of the Way School (OLWS) in Stratton was held last Wednesday in the school’s gymnasium. Turnout was light. Only nine people, other than the committee members, attended. Of those one was a former principal, three current staff […]
Staff A spring workshop and activity day, hosted by the Rainy River District Trapper Council on Saturday at Crossroads School in Devlin, was a success according to organizers. “It was a great workshop,” enthused Brian Love, the group’s district president. “We’re very, very happy. We had a great turnout. We […]
Heather Latter The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service was recognized by the Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) during a short ceremony Friday at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre for its outstanding support to Canadian Forces Reserve members. Capt. Jon Baker of the 116 Independent Field Battery, Royal […]
Heather Latter During her presentation about human trafficking at the Métis Hall on Monday, Diane Redsky of Shoal Lake First Nation warned those in attendance that Aboriginal girls and women are often targeted for the purpose of sexual exploitation. And with human trafficking happening throughout Canada, she wanted to make […]
Heather Latter During their recent trip to Cuba, members of the Fort Frances High School band sat with students from Cuba’s National Arts School for lunch. Given the language barrier, as well as the shy personalities of the youth, it could have been a very awkward meal. But the students […]
Press Release U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations arrested two Valcourt, Que. men March 1 for possessing roughly 958 grams of hash and 11 grams of methamphetamines. Stephane Grimard and Shawn Menard, both citizens of Canada, were encountered at the Baudette port of entry by CBP officers. […]
Press Release Local MPP Sarah Campbell is calling on the province to go beyond jurisdictional excuses and commit to a serious effort to save the freshwater research station known as the Experimental Lakes Area. “Ten days from now, the Experimental Lakes Area is scheduled to close as a result of […]
Press Release Local MP John Rafferty has given the 2013-14 federal budget a failing grade. “The budget that was tabled today [Thursday] will not help families and businesses who are struggling in Northwestern Ontario,” Rafferty charged. “It looks like the Harper government is just playing a shell game with this […]
