the OPP OPP North West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) members, with assistance from the OPP’s Underwater Search and Recovery Unit, located and recovered the remains of a missing Atikokan man on Thursday. Eric Natti, 49, was reported missing to police when he failed to arrive at his place of […]
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There’s a 60 percent chance of thundershowers tonight, with an overnight low of 16 C (61 F) and east winds at five m.p.h. Tomorrow will see a 70 percent chance of thundershowers. Expect a high of 29 (84), that will feel more like 32 (90), and a low again around […]
Staff With less than two weeks to go before voting ends for the World Fishing Network’s “Ultimate Fishing Town” contest, Fort Frances is far behind in the rankings. As of press time this morning, Fort Frances had garnered just 119 votes. Elsewhere in the district, Nestor Falls was faring far […]
Staff As many people plan to take to rivers and lakes this holiday weekend, the Ministry of Natural Resources wants the public to know how safe boating can help CL-415 waterbombers do their job. Curiosity drives people and nothing draws a crowd faster than a CL-415 heavy waterbomber scooping water […]
Press Release Bring on spring with an abundance of cheery colours found at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on McIrvine Road, which is open Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The first stop to brighten your day is at the “Social Butterfly” booth, where Christine Neilson displays children clothing creations. What […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $100 for April 30 and May 1, respectively, were R.J. Wilson (Fort Frances) and Adam Johnson (Atikokan). Winning $30 for April 29-May 5 were Mike and Kim Strain (Fort Frances), Richard Wood (Atikokan), […]
Heather Latter A local woman is planning a fundraising bake sale and garage sale here this Saturday for a Manitoba family that’s currently going through some tough times. “I just thought that there must be something I can do,” reasoned Lisa Lee of Fort Frances, who grew up with Erin […]
Staff Northwestern Ontario continues to see new fires occurring daily, with six new blazes confirmed, including one about 15 km north of Barwick. Fort Frances District Fire #9 is a 2.0-hectare blaze burning in a mixture of bush and grasses. It currently is classified as “not under control.” Meanwhile, three […]
Dave Ogilvie More than 200 people packed into the Emo Legion on Friday night in anticipation of another great show from the Scott Woods Band. And those on hand definitely were not disappointed as the Canadian fiddle champ delighted the crowd with some well-known tunes. The band paid tribute to […]
Press Release The Rainy River Soil & Crop Improvement Association is pleased to announce it has purchased a new manure spreader to add to its fleet of rental equipment. It is available for rent immediately. RRSCIA president Scott McNabb of Stratton said this acquisition is in keeping with the organization’s […]
Heather Latter A local “Relay for Life” team has orchestrated a new fundraising scheme that residents in town just might find themselves a part of. Called “You’ve Been Gnomed,” the fundraiser sees a garden gnome moved from yard to yard—only by paying a removal fee. “The way it works is […]
Nancy Daley Fulton Resiliency is described as a combination of skills and positive attributes that people gain from their life experiences and relationships. These attributes help them solve problems, cope with challenges, and bounce back from disappointments. Parents can help their children develop attributes that enable them to be resilient […]
