Staff It’s not too late to enter your boy or girl in the mini-king and mini-queen contest, which will be held next Wednesday (June 27) at 11 a.m. in front of the Fort Frances Museum. Organizers Melissa Gushulak said that of this morning, there are openings for four boys and […]
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the OPP At 1:25 a.m. on Thursday, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District Detachment officers charged a 20 year-old Fort Frances male with several driving offences as a result of him operating a dirt bike within the Fort Frances municipality in a reckless manner. While on patrol, police observed […]
the OPP Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District is continuing to respond to several reports of mischief and theft. The OPP reminds the public to be vigilant in locking up personal belongings such as bicycles, vehicles and out buildings. In addition, the public is asked to immediately report any […]
Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is welcoming yesterday’s successful passing of Bill 55. The bill that passed third and final reading yesterday, is significantly improved from the one that was introduced in April, says Campbell. “Over the past two months, I have spoken to thousands of people across […]
Robin McCormick Members of the Devlin T.O.P.S. took part in Friday’s “Relay for Life” in Fort Frances in honour of long-time member Jeanine Shine, who passed away earlier this year after a courageous battle with cancer. The club had a goal to raise $3,000 but were ecstatic to almost double […]
Dave Ogilvie A flea market at the fairgrounds in Emo will be held this Sunday (June 24) from 1-3 p.m. All interested vendors are encouraged to contact Marie Whiting (487-2323), but last-minute vendors also will be accepted. A previous flea market held there was successful, with six vendors and more […]
Duane Hicks First Response volunteers at Naicatchewenin First Nation will be able “to do their jobs better” thanks to a new vehicle provided by the Ministry of Health. First Responder Darlene Smith drove the large van from Fort Frances to Naicatchewenin First Nation last Wednesday, delivering it to the community […]
Staff There have been no new fires in the region for the past few days, the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Northwest Region Forest Fire Management Centre reported late yesterday. The fire hazard has dipped to “low” across the board, and more and more fires are being declared “out,” it added. […]
Staff A mini-king and mini-queen contest will be held here on Wednesday, June 27, but parents who want to enter their children will have to act fast. Organizer Melissa Gushulak said yesterday that due to a limited number of sponsors, only a maximum of eight boys and eight girls can […]
Dave Ogilvie The Rainy River District Women’s Institute Museum in Emo has two summer student employment positions available. If you are interested in applying for a position, send your résumé to R.R.D.W.I. Museum, P.O. Box 511, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0 (attn: summer employment). The deadline for applications is June 19. […]
Sarah Pruys Kenneth Young, 64, recently received both an invitation to give a workshop on Agent Orange on the “Peace Boat” and a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his volunteer work with veterans’ groups. His wife, Chris, said Young specifically addresses Agent Orange issues. “It is a pollutant, […]
Staff A U.S. man drowned Monday evening while on a canoe trip through Quetico Provincial Park. The victim was identified as Jacob Jones, 27, of Ruston, La. Police said two men were fishing in their canoe around 8:30 p.m. when one of them suffered a medical emergency which caused the […]
