the OPP Yesterday around 8:30 a.m., members of the Kenora OPP detachment were called to the Norman Dam, where workers located a body floating at the intake to the dam. The OPP’s Marine Unit attended, as well as the Kenora Fire Department, to assist with the recovery. A post-mortem examination […]
District News
Tina Roth and Helen Wensley of Fort Frances were among the $40 winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for March. Other winners include Rosemary and John Laevens (Rainy River), King Johnson, Gloria Smith, Valerie Tilley, Seija Van Haesendonck, and Phyllis Bauldre (Dryden), Lucille Dickey, […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s newly re-branded Business & Community Expo is set for April 26-27 at the Memorial Sports Centre. Formerly known as the Home and Leisure Show, the focus of the event has been shifted to put more emphasis on the vendors. Chamber manager Annely […]
Duane Hicks Betty Anne Johnson, with Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services, recently was commended by OPP Superintendent Ron van Straalen, regional commander of the North West Region, for her work with “Project Safe Hallowe’en.” “I am deeply honoured,” said Johnson, who is supervisor of strategic and quality initiatives […]
Heather Latter There is some hope on the horizon to improve the judicial problems facing Rainy River District due to the loss of a resident judge here last year. Janet Whitehead, chair of the County and District Law Presidents’ Association (CDLPA), met with representatives of the District of Rainy River […]
Press Release During question period yesterday in the House of Commons, local NDP MP John Rafferty called upon the Conservative government to stop its reckless EI cuts that hurt Northern Ontario workers, especially those in the natural resources sector. “Under the Conservatives’ watch, we have seen over 27,000 jobs lost […]
the OPP Two Fort Frances males face drug-trafficking charges after police executed a warrant at a residence on the 300 block of Third Street West here last Wednesday around 11 a.m. As a result of the investigation, police seized drugs, cash, and drug accessories. Both men are scheduled to appear […]
Press Release OTTAWA–Local NDP MP John Rafferty tabled a private member’s motion in the House of Commons yesterday that would establish a permanent Rural Infrastructure Fund to assist small municipalities across Canada in the development, repair, and upgrading of their core physical infrastructure. “I’ve heard from many elected officials and […]
Heather Latter Local residents will say goodbye to Jayne’s TLC and hello to “Shear Serenity” this Friday as ownership of the Scott Street salon changes hands. Jayne Wyder, who opened her business on March 1 some 31 years ago, has handed over the keys to Paula Plichta-Jensen, who grew up […]
Heather Latter The Fort Frances High School senior band is gearing up for its trip to Cuba in just a few weeks. “Plans are coming along really well,” said music teacher Lisa Loney, adding it will be a very educational trip, with the students learning a lot about the history […]
Heather Latter It will be a weekend filled with fun as the 31st-annual Nestor Falls winter carnival is set to roll this weekend (March 1-3) based out of the community hall. “It’s all starting to come together,” enthused Wayne Helliar, acting chair of the Nestor Falls recreation committee which hosts […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking assistance in recovering a stolen snowmobile. Sometime between Feb. 17 and 21, unknown suspect(s) entered an enclosed trailer loaded with a snowmobile. The suspect(s) unloaded the snowmobile and drove away. The snowmobile was stolen from the driveway of a residence on […]
