Duane Hicks Despite growing funding challenges, the district still is well-deserving of the title of a “safe community” after the Safe Communities Rainy River District (SCRRD) scored a perfect 20 out of 20 for the sixth-straight time on the National Report Card from Safe Communities Canada. Rainy River District scored […]
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the OPP Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Rainy River District OPP officers responded to a premise alarm at a business in downtown Fort Frances. Upon arrival, officers noted the front window to the main entrance had been smashed. A description of a culprit was determined and the OPP North West […]
the OPP With Ontarians starting to head out for social outings in celebration of the upcoming holiday season, the OPP is pulling out all stops to take impaired drivers off roads between now and the new year. The OPP is conducting its annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign […]
Press Release ETFO Rainy River Teacher Local, ETFO Occasional Teacher (OT) Local, and ETFO Educational Support Personnel (ESP) Local have received “no board” reports through the conciliator appointed by the Ministry of Labour to resolve their bargaining impasse with the Rainy River District School Board. As a result, the three […]
Heather Latter Businesses, organizations, and individuals who have supported the Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) group since its inception in August, 2010 were recognized Friday night during the inaugural “Hats off to Seniors” gala at La Place Rendez-Vous here. “It certainly exceeded our expectations,” said Nell Laur, a member […]
Heather Latter A group of 22 First Responders at Fort Frances High School are ecstatic about the recent addition to their team. “METIman”—a $60,000 technologically-advanced simulator mannequin—arrived recently and will mark a significant improvement in the training of student First Responders there. “It’s so much better for learning because it’s […]
Heather Latter Grades 6-8 students in the Northwest Catholic District School Board learned about leadership last week as part of a forum where local teen Dexter Fichuk offered a presentation at four of the board’s schools. “The response was really good,” noted Fichuk. “The students were engaged and listening. “I […]
Heather Latter With Christmas quickly approaching, the local Salvation Army is preparing to help make the holidays a better time for hundreds of district residents. Those in need of Christmas hampers this year as invited to pick up an application tomorrow or Friday (Nov. 22-23) from 10 a.m.-noon or 1-4 […]
the OPP A trio of Fort Frances area residents were busted for drugs last week near Kenora. Kenora OPP conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 17, west of Kenora, on Nov. 13. An investigation led police to arrest the occupants, as well as search them and the vehicle. Police located […]
Press Release St. John’s Anglican Church here once again will be hosting an authentic East Indian supper to commemorate Diwali, India’s Festival of Lights. Diwali is the Indian equivalent of Christmas—a time when people of all religious traditions, including Christians, celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, […]
Heather Latter Sturgeon Creek School was awarded the Rainy River District School Board’s monthly Recognition of Excellence during its regular meeting last week after staff there revived a long-standing tradition of musical productions with the presentation of “Peter Pan” back in March. “It took a great deal of planning,” admitted […]
Heather Latter The Rainy River District School Board is continuing its effort to help students with mental health issues. Darryl Gannon of Atikokan High School and Michelle Mosbeck of Fort Frances High School, both members of the Mental Health and Wellness Committee, spoke to the board during its regular meeting […]
