Heather Latter Many men throughout the district grew moustaches last month in support of “Movember,” which raised funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer. Those participating were encouraged to register at ca.movember.com with a clean-shaven face, then for the next 30 days grow their moustaches to become walking […]
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Heather Latter An annual candlelight vigil and service, once again being held to honour the women of Rainy River District who lost their lives due to violence, is set for tomorrow (Dec. 6) at 6 p.m. at Knox United Church here. Called the National Day of Remembrance and Action on […]
the OPP As a result of an investigation by officers of the Fort Frances Community Drug Action Team (CDAT), one female is facing drug-trafficking charges. A 22 year-old Couchiching First Nation woman, was arrested and charged Nov. 23 with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking when officers […]
the OPP Kenora OPP stopped the driver of a 1997 Blazer for a traffic violation yesterday at 10 a.m. on Highway 17A in the City of Kenora. While dealing with the occupants, the officer identified they were transporting a quantity of unmarked cigarettes. The two males were arrested and taken […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP officers are continuing to investigate the death of male inside a residence at the Elizabeth Street Manor here on Tuesday. The OPP Forensic Identification Unit assisted the regional coroner with a post-mortem examination on Wednesday at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital in […]
Staff Break-ins and assaults were among the most prevalent crimes the OPP responded to locally last month. In Rainy River District, 11 break-and-enters were reported in October—eight of which were in Fort Frances, Insp. Steve Shouldice told the Police Services Board meeting this morning. In one incident, a shed was […]
There is a 30 percent chance of snow tonight, mainly after midnight. Look for an overnight low of minus-12 C (10 F) and east winds at 10 m.p.h. Tomorrow will see a chance of snow before noon, then a risk of snow and freezing drizzle. Expect a high of minus-two […]
Heather Latter She’s a mom. Her name starts with “J.” And she likes to bake. That’s why Jennifer (Galusha) Marr decided to call her new business “Mamma J’s Sweet Treats.” The mother of two from Emo recently took the initiative to turn her love of baking into something more. “I […]
Heather Latter Randy Nickle will seek the Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) nomination for the Kenora-Rainy River riding during a meeting set for Saturday in Dryden. A long-time resident of Kenora, Nickle has been a business owner and volunteer in his community, and feels he has the qualities needed to assist […]
Heather Latter The popular “Spirit of Christmas” fundraiser, which made a one-time comeback Sunday at La Place Rendez-Vous here, was deemed a success, topping $7,000. Hosted by the Rainy River District Breast Health Network, the organization was given the opportunity to reintroduce the event this year to help pay for […]
Heather Latter The fun, flirty, and fabulous “Hope and the City” event held Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous here was a success, raising just over $5,000 for women’s cancer research. “We were very pleased with how it went,” enthused co-organizer Jennifer Anderson. “We were very excited with the turnout, […]
Heather Latter The local Physician Recruitment Committee is continuing its efforts to bring more doctors to Rainy River District. Allan Katz, CEO of Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc., noted he, Dr. Jason Shack, and physician recruiter Todd Hamilton attended Health Force Ontario’s Health Professionals Recruitment Tour earlier this fall and […]
