the OPP Shortly after 3 a.m. on yesterday, on off-duty member of the Rainy River District OPP came upon a motor-vehicle accident on the 400 block of King’s Highway in Fort Frances. On-duty officers were called and responded to the scene. As a result of an investigation, Ryan Windego, 18, […]
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the OPP The OPP is reminding motorists to take extra precautions to ensure safety while travelling on roadways within the North West Region. According to Environment Canada, periods of snow, mixed with ice pellets and freezing rain, have moved into Northwestern Ontario in advance of a deepening Colorado low. As […]
Press Release The local “Idle No More” movement has organized a peaceful protest for this evening at the Agency #1 reserve lands at the “Seven Oaks” historical site of the Anishinaabe Nation. The event is scheduled to start at 6 p.m., with participants asked to bring a candle and to […]
Press Release “Pink Smoke Over the Vatican” is a documentary film about the controversial movement of women seeking to be ordained as priests in the Roman Catholic Church. On June 23, 2008, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (formerly the Holy Office of the Inquisition) issued a sweeping […]
It was a happy start to 2013 for Maureen Knowles of Atikokan, who won the $2,000 on Jan. 1 in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Dwight Williamson (Fort Frances) won the $100 up for grabs that day. Winning $30 for Jan. 1-5 were Lois […]
the OPP Mariah Wilson, 14, of Morson, Ont., was reported missing by family members Jan. 4 after she failed to return home from a friend’s house. On Jan. 8, a family member was contacted by the teen, advising of her location. Police were contacted a short time later, and confirmed […]
Press Release Deputy Mayor Sharon Tibbs, a dedicated member of Fort Frances town council for 16 years, passed away yesterday. In a press release issued by the Town of Fort Frances, mayor, council, and administration expressed appreciation for her many years of dedicated service to the community. “It is with […]
Heather Latter Not even the adrenaline rush of skydiving can compare to what Laura Darby felt on Oct. 4, 2011 when she was attacked by a large black bear while working as a wildlife analyst for the Ministry of Natural Resources in Thunder Bay. The Devlin native shared her horrific […]
Heather Latter With the final public consultation for Sturgeon Creek School’s accommodation review set for next Tuesday (Jan. 15), the committee is hoping there will be a large turnout to show support for the rural school. “We encourage parents and community members to join us for our final meeting,” said […]
the OPP The OPP is requesting public assistance in locating a missing youth. Mariah Wilson, 14, of Morson, Ont., was reported missing by family members Jan. 3 after she failed to return home from a friend’s house. She is described as a First Nations female, standing 5’1” with slim build. […]
the OPP On Dec. 22 around 2 a.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP detachment were patrolling the business area of Scott Street when they observed a male overturn a potted tree outside a business establishment. Police approached the male and found him to be intoxicated. As a result […]
Duane Hicks For her dedication to humanitarian service, Evelyn Metke recently was honoured as a Melvin Jones Fellow by the Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF). “When I found out, I was absolutely stunned,” said Metke, who was given a pin and plaque Dec. 21 at the Fort Frances Lions Club’s […]
