Staff No new fires were reported over the weekend, with the cool, wet weather keeping the fire hazard “low” in the southern part of the Northwest Region, including Fort Frances District. But the fire hazard is on the rise in the northern sectors of the region—and nice weather is expected […]
District News
the MNR With more rain falling across the Northwest Region, the forest fire hazard has dropped to “low” in all districts. The hazard may rise to “moderate” in the far north with temporary clearing of weather on the weekend. But more rain is in the long-range forecast, so things are […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for July 7-13 were Mary and Alan Kerr (Atikokan), Robert Koroseil (Red Lake), Carrie Kellar (Fort Frances), Bonnie Cawston (Fort Frances), Jim Radburn (Ranier, Mn.), Neil Anderson (Atikokan), and Deb Riley (Atikokan). […]
Staff After a lengthy in-camera session at the Treaty #3 Police Services’ annual general meeting in Kenora on Tuesday, area chiefs decided to replace the current board with new leadership. Chairman Wayne Smith stepped down, with Shoal Lake 39 Chief Eli Mandamin taking over the position. Although a 45-day layoff […]
Sarah Pruys Almost 50 people left the Sunset Country Métis Hall here last Wednesday evening with a better idea of how to live healthier following a presentation on healthy eating, food preparation, and resistance training. The free workshop filled up quickly, with attendees enjoying samples of gluten-free banana bread, spinach […]
Heather Latter Dexter Fichuk is heading on another adventure. After visiting Ecuador last summer to see poverty first-hand, the 18-year-old Fort Frances resident is travelling to Kenya this summer to learn about food security. “It’s always been a dream of mine to go to Africa,” said Fichuk, though admitting he […]
Heather Latter After 16 years in Fort Frances, Brenda and Mike Tullio, along with their children, Aiden and Mia, will be relocating to southern Ontario to be closer to family. That also means two local businesses—Nirvana Salon and The Ear Clinic, both located at 261 Scott St.—will be closing their […]
Ken Johnston It is likely that you know someone who has been either directly or indirectly affected by Alzheimer’s Disease. For that reason, the Kenora-Rainy River Alzheimer Society has placed staff in both the Kenora and Rainy River districts to help patients, caregivers, and family members deal with its effects. […]
the MNR Kenora District confirmed the only new fire in the region yesterday, which is Kenora Fire #38. This is a 0.1-hectare, lightning-caused fire that will be handled quickly by FireRangers. The final count for July 21 was nine new fires—five lightning-caused and four human-caused. No problems were encountered with […]
the MNR Reports of new fires still were coming in yesterday in the Northwest Region, with six confirmed by early evening. As of press time, there are 40 active fires in the region, including two in Kenora District, 16 in Nipigon District, nine in Red Lake District, and 13 in […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is continuing to conduct routine marine patrol. As a result of recent patrols, the following charges were laid: •On July 14, a 53-year-old male from White Bear Lake, Mn. was charged after officers stopped a vessel on Rainy Lake and found there was […]
Staff Two power interruptions will affect district residents next Sunday (July 28). The Fort Frances Power Corp. has been told by Hydro One that power to town residents will be interrupted from 8 a.m.-noon. This interruption is necessary so Hydro One can upgrade its equipment. Meanwhile, a brief outage will […]
