Robin McCormick The Emo Fair queen committee is looking for mini-king and queen contestants. The annual contest will take place Thursday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. and children aged four-seven are welcome. If you are interested in putting your child in this year’s mini-king and queen contest, contact Mary Croswell […]
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Dave Ogilvie Attention kids in the Emo area! The recreation committee once again is offering a wide variety of daytime activities weekdays from 2-4 p.m. for ages four and up. On Mondays, youngsters are invited to take part in a soccer program at the Emo Sports Field. On Tuesdays, on […]
Staff Four new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday evening, including three in Sioux Lookout District and one in Red Lake District. But the Ministry of Natural Resources also said progress has been made on existing fires, with six declared “out” in the districts of Kenora (one), […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP continues to investigate a serious accident involving a motorcycle in Dawson Township. The collision occurred Sunday around 8:30 p.m. when the southbound motorcycle lost control on Worthington Road #3 and entered the west ditch about half-a-kilometre from Highway 11. Rainy River Ambulance responded […]
the OPP The Treaty 3 Police Service and the OPP have made a second arrest in relation to the death of Charles Minshall, 61, of the Naotkamegwanning Anicinabe (Whitefish Bay) First Nation that occurred there July 22. On July 24, a 16-year-old male from Whitefish Bay First Nation was arrested […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is advising the public to be aware of several current texting scams. Both scams attempt to lure cellular customer into seeking out prize winnings by following through with text message instructions sent to a cellular device. The instructions usually lead the recipient to […]
Staff Canada Border Services Agency officers at the Fort Frances port of entry processed 108,298 travellers in 50,272 vehicles in June, representing a 4.3 percent increase in travellers and a 4.8 percent increase in vehicles compared to June, 2011. Eighty-six charter buses carrying 782 passengers, 564 commercial trucks, and 1,834 […]
Staff A local teenage girl reported missing has been located safe and sound here. Maddi Bruyere, 14, was found by local OPP officers around 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Police were advised Thursday that Bruyere was missing. She had left her residence with the intention of attending a teen dance at […]
Staff FireRangers and air attack were dispatched to a fire north of Sapawe on Saturday. The Ministry of Natural Resources reported their timely response kept that fire to just 3.0 hectares in size. This lightning-caused blaze, Fort Frances Fire #42, was located about 10 km east of Premier Lake and […]
the OPP On Friday at 1 p.m., officers with the Rainy River District OPP’s marine unit and Fort Frances ambulance responded to a 9-1-1 call for assistance at an island near the Five-Mile Dock area. A 66-year-old male from Minnesota had experienced a medical emergency and subsequently was transported to […]
Press Release The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market in Fort Frances will be hosting some fabulous themed days over the next month of summer. Join us on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to not miss out on the excitement and a great selection of local products. This Saturday (July 28) is […]
the MNR Only one new fire was confirmed yesterday in the Northwest Region. Red Lake Fire #90, located in the community of Kee-Way-Win, is small at 0.1 hectares in size. Northwestern Ontario, meanwhile, finally has received relief from Mother Nature. Rain has fallen in varying amounts across the Fort Frances, […]
