On almost any summer weekend you’ll see it out there—on the river, on Rainy Lake, or some of the other lakes at the north end of the district. The blue and white boat with “Police” written on the side could turn up anywhere at any time. Three local officers—Cst. Caroline […]
District News
At approximately 8 p.m. yesterday, the Fort Frances detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police initiated a search for a wanted Missouri man after he illegally entered Canada at the Fort Frances Customs Point of Entry. Shortly after 10 a.m. today, members of the Fort Frances detachment assisted by the OPP […]
The Atikokan OPP assisted by the Northwest Region Crime Unit is investigating a sudden death on Darky Lake in Quetico Provincial Park. On Wednesday, a group of canoeists were camped on Darky Lake in Quetico Provincial Park. During the night, one of the group stopped breathing. After resuscitation attempts failed, […]
The fate of local ambulance service is still unknown as members of the local Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board await a decision from the provincial government on whether it will increase its funding. “We’re still on hold,” Dan McCormick, health services manager for the RRDSSAB, said yesterday. Minister […]
A walk-out at the Ainsworth Barwick OSB mill scheduled for 12:01 a.m. today has been postponed for the time being. As of this morning, a team of negotiators from Ainsworth and the Canadian Energy and Paperworkers Union are still talking. Union officials stated earlier in the week employees would remain […]
Crime Stoppers of Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota proudly announce their First Annual Tribute Gala Honouring Law Enforcement, Military, and Fire Services to be held in the 116th Independent Field Battery Armouries in Kenora. On Saturday, Oct. 15, this black tie optional formal gala will be held by Crime Stoppers […]
The bees have been busy getting ready for Bulk Honey Day at Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. This Saturday (Sept. 3), Seven Bends Honey Farm will be at the market with 45 gallon barrels of freshly extracted local honey ready to pour. Customers need to bring their own containers to be […]
Most gardeners will agree that the clematis is a fantastic vine that produces months of beautiful flowers. So why do many gardener’s shy away from adding this spectacular vine and its many choices of colours to their garden? It amounts to the simple reason that many gardeners are confused or […]
The seventh-annual Mud Lake City Music Fest on Sunday (Aug. 20) was another huge success. Although showers dampened the area Sunday morning and again Sunday evening, the afternoon conditions co-operated to make the day a sheer delight. Approximately 500 folks signed the guest book, however it’s likely that far more […]
Young children weren’t the only ones who got busy reading at the Fort Frances Public Library this summer. Close to 100 local teens participated in the “Jiggle ‘n Jive” program at the library, where they had their name entered in a grand prize draw for every book they read. The […]
There are many new faces joining the students and staff at public schools across the district this year. The Rainy River District School Board has hired a total of 25 teachers for the 2005-06 school year—12 elementary teachers and 13 secondary. In addition, the board has hired 17 occasional teachers—13 […]
As the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship has shown over the years, the secret to running a successful tournament is to provide plenty of off-water activities to keep the crowds interested until weigh-in time. The recently concluded International Falls Bass Championship was quick to pick up that lesson and reaped […]
