the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing female teen. Police were notified yesterday at 3:15 p.m. that Michaela Smith, 13, of Watten Township, was reported missing. She was last seen at the Fort Frances Public Library. She is described as a First […]
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Staff Local snowmobile racer Curtis Boivin has made progress in his recovery from head injuries sustained in an accident at Beausejour, Man. earlier this month. According to the latest update posted online by the Boivin family, the 19-year-old no longer is in critical condition. He has been moved from the […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP and district emergency crews were kept busy responding to motor vehicle collisions earlier this week. On Wednesday around 2 p.m., officers were flagged down by a passing motorist in Emo, who reported that a pickup truck had rolled over on the Off Lake Road […]
Dave Ogilvie Two local Sea Cadets will be travelling to Europe this spring as part of their program. They will be studying and touring various aspects of the town where they will be staying. To be eligible for this trip, each cadet had to meet certain criteria and also write […]
the CBSA In November, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Fort Frances port of entry (POE) processed more than 48,000 travellers in 31,000 vehicles, as well as 792 commercial trucks. Twenty-four charter buses and 713 pedestrians were processed during the month. The CBSA also conducted more than […]
Staff Local snowmobile racer Curtis Boivin has made progress in his recovery from head injuries sustained in an accident at Beausejour, Man. earlier this month. According to the latest update posted online by the Boivin family, the 19-year-old has opened his eyes and has had positive results in preliminary tests […]
Robin McCormick Once again our small community is saddened by the loss of a lifelong resident. Ethel Bujold passed away on Sunday after a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Ethel not only was active in the Devlin/La Vallee area, but was a part of the entire district. […]
Dave Ogilvie Looking for a last-minute stocking stuffer sure to please anyone on your list? How about a ticket to a fun night out, where someone will win a fabulous trip for two to Los Angeles to see Paul McCartney at a “Grammy Week” event? “Rock 94” presents a special […]
Staff Sunday Wilde, a blues singer from Atikokan, has received her second international nomination—this time in Germany for Best Acoustic Blues Album of the Year. “This has been one crazy, exciting year for me,” enthused Wilde, noting she’s been nominated among great artists such as Rory Block and Ray Bonneville. […]
the OPP Yesterday at 2:13 a.m., Rainy River District OPP responded to a serious incident involving a pedestrian and train at the Canadian National (CN) Railway main yard in Fort Frances. Justin DeGagne, 28, of Fort Frances was killed when he was struck by a departing westbound freight train. The […]
the MNR Northern Ontario residents can harvest their own Christmas tree from Crown land. Natural Christmas trees have a smaller ecological footprint than artificial trees do, and they are a sustainable natural product. But the Ministry of Natural Resources encourages people to keep a few basic rules in mind if […]
Dave Ogilvie The Borderland Community Orchestra’s annual Christmas concert, which was held last week at Donald Young School in Emo, was well-attended by people from across the district. The orchestra played a variety of modern and classic Christmas tunes to a full house. The concert also featured Emma Dykstra reading […]
