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 […]
District News
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 […]
Heather LatterDaune Hicks Some district municipal leaders are concerned about the possible reassessment of the mill property in Fort Frances heading into 2013. With the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board’s cost apportionment schedule based on weighted assessment, including payments in lieu, using municipal tax ratios for municipalities, and […]
the OPP An Atikokan area man was charged following a motor-vehicle collision Thursday on Highway 11 east of Atikokan. Shortly after 6 a.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP responded to the scene and conducted an investigation which led to a male being arrested. As a result of further […]
the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP responded to 16 motor-vehicle collisions from Dec. 24-29. Many of the accidents occurred as a result of drivers failing to adjust their driving habits to meet weather and road conditions. Drivers are reminded that it is of the utmost importance to […]
