The Atikokan detachment of the Ontario Provincial police is currently investigating $100 bills that are in circulation in Atikokan. Police are encouraging the public to carefully examine $100 bills that come into their possession and pay attention for key security devices featured on a genuine bank note. A genuine bill […]
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With the annual Terry Fox Run coming up Sunday, Sept. 17, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau is putting out the call for participants to pick up pledge forms and start raising money for the fundraiser. Pledge forms for participants are available now at the Volunteer Bureau (in the old […]
Officers from the Fort Frances and Emo detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police were successful in seizing a large quantity of drugs during two separate incidents over the past week. On July 28, members of the Fort Frances OPP crime unit assisted by uniform officers and canine unit, executed a […]
A terror plot uncovered in Britain is being felt across North America today, including at Falls International Airport where security measures have been stepped up in response to the threat. “It takes a little bit longer to get through security,” said Jeff Herberg, general manager of the airport in International […]
In recent years there has been the highest walleye abundance ever documented in Rainy Lake, Darryl McLeod, local area biologist with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, informed those in attendance at the Rainy Lake Conservancy annual general meeting here Sunday. The data, which goes back to 1965, shows there […]
Preliminary data from an aerial spray for jackpine budworm post-assesment shows that the Ministry of Natural Resources was successful in slowing the population explosion of the insect. Although analysis is ongoing, data indicates the spray was able to acceptably protect the area affected by the insect. The spray of Bt […]
Marcel Meloche can barely remember a time when he wasn’t carving fish decoys. At 12 years old, his father helped him carve his first decoy and he has steadily been improving that skill ever since. Meloche now creates a variety of decoys and carved fish sculptures which he sells as […]
Kerri Russell was thrilled to discover a quality women’s soccer league when she moved to Fort Frances 10 years ago. A veteran of leagues in New Brunswick, London and Dryden, Russell, then in her 20s, was quick to sign up to play the sport she loved. There was just one […]
It is probably the best summer on the record books for al fresco dining. Long, warm days and few bugs set the stage for fabulous outdoor cooking. This is the season when each household’s “BBQ” specialist struts their stuff. Send your outdoor cooking enthusiast to Clover Valley Farmers’ Market this […]
When enjoying Ontario’s campsites, lakes, forests and hiking trails, it’s wise to remember that you’re in the natural habitat of black bears. Bears have a keen sense of smell, and are attracted by the odour of human food and garbage. To avoid conflicts with bears, prepare . . . and […]
Brian Miles, president of the Northwestern Ontario Development Network (NODN) board of directors would like to announce the appointment of Dan Brenzavich as the new NODN manager. “I am excited to start a new chapter in the life of the Northwestern Ontario Development Network as our organization looks forward to […]
A forced power interruption left Hydro One customers in Rainy River and Kenora districts without power for four hours yesterday. The interruption began at about 6 p.m. with power having been restored at about 8:19 p.m. Some 3,653 customers were affected, including people in Fort Frances, Emo, Devlin, La Vallee, […]
