AUSTIN—Twenty-six teenage cheerleaders tried to cram themselves into an elevator at the University of Texas to see how many would fit, but then they got stuck and had to be rescued. One girl was treated and released at a hospital while two others were treated at the scene after the […]
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DRYDEN, Ont.—Ontario police have charged a 33-year-old Alberta man after two businesses were robbed, two cars were stolen, and officers were led on a five-hour pursuit through the area of Dryden, Ont. Police say the chase began after they spotted a stolen vehicle on a highway but the driver refused […]
EDMONTON—Angry Air Canada passengers are questioning the airline’s evacuation policy after they got stuck on a plane while fire crews inspected it yesterday following a report of smoke in the cockpit. John Rabasse, who flew on Flight 179 from Montreal with his 38-year-old son, Jason Rabasse, and 12-year-old granddaughter, Maurissa, […]
While no new fires were reported in the West Fire Region yesterday, one new blaze got local crews into action early evening Tuesday. FireRangers from the Fort Frances Fire Management Headquarters, along with a waterbomber and bird-dog aircraft out of Dryden, responded to a new fire in Fort Frances District. […]
The Emo spray park project and the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River are among charitable organizations in Northwestern Ontario that will benefit from $646,700 in grants recently ratified by the board of directors of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Township of Emo received $35,000 over one year for the installation […]
Every community has its own peculiarity or bane it must live with. The “Drizzle Creek Curse” raises its ugly head quite regularly at the debating table at The Bakery. We don’t even have to wait until 10 o’clock to start a rumour. “Who’s that new guy I see around town […]
Camp, hike, fish or swim? Recreation is on the rise and it’s important for those entering natural spaces to be aware of the impacts they have on the landscape. Join Park Naturalist Samantha Palm this Friday (July 11) for a presentation with hands-on techniques on “Leave No Trace” ethics. Learn […]
Three years after Hurricane Katrina—one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States hit—local author Rudy French has published a book titled, “You Can Learn a lot From a Hurricane.” The book chronicles many of French’s experiences and tells the stories of the people that […]
To all of those garage bands and music lovers here in Fort Frances who have dreams of playing huge concerts and festivals to hundreds of thousands of screaming fans—don’t lose the dream. Instead take former local musician Tom Gillon as an example. Gillon was born and raised in Fort Frances […]
Heather Dale will be performing at Cornell Farms in Devlin next Tuesday (Aug. 12). Offering a new type of Celtic music for the 21st century, Dale combines a blend of tradition and innovation. She performs with fellow multi-instrumentalist Ben Deschamps. While she grew up in Toronto, he grew up working […]
Looking to determine some long-term direction for corporate activities over the next several fiscal years, the Town of Fort Frances will hold a strategic planning session on Friday, Sept. 5. “Every five years we work on a strategic plan,” noted Mayor Roy Avis. “I’ve been on council now for nine […]
There were no fatalities on the water or highways in Rainy River District over the long weekend. Members of the local detachment focused on traffic safety, which resulted in the apprehension of 43 speeders, one seatbelt charge, eight other Highway Traffic charges, and two Liquor Licence Act charges. There also […]
