I’ve enjoyed the challenge of representing Alberton-La Vallee as a trustee for eight years. I’ve lived in the district most of my life, attending schools in Burriss, Devlin, and Fort Frances. For the past 30 years, I’ve operated a commercial bait fishing business (which I just sold) while also logging […]
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Duane Hicks The Friends of the Fort Frances Museum will be rolling out the barrel Nov. 1 for its annual wine, cheese and beer fundraiser gala. Tickets are on sale now for “Novemberfest,” which will run from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre. Tickets cost $30 […]
My family settled in the township more than 100 years ago. I grew up and went to school here. I then left the area as a teenager, returning with my husband and three sons in 1996. I am now retired and live in the village of Devlin. I have deep […]
Duane Hicks Are you a woman who is getting back into the workforce but maybe needs a helping hand? Or do you know someone who is? The newly-launched “Dress for Work” program is here to help. The new non-profit program, started by local entrepreneur Jennifer Horton, will provide women in […]
I decided to run for reeve of Chapple because I believe we are at a fulcrum point. As the industrial powerhouse in the district, it is important to lay policy to keep business attracted to our municipality. We have the ability in front of Chapple to strengthen our future with […]
Press Release With municipal elections approaching across the region, the Northwestern Health Unit is encouraging local residents to learn about and discuss public health issues that affect our communities. The health unit has launched a campaign asking people to “Get Informed, Be Heard, and Vote,” which aims to help the […]
Duane Hicks The local municipal and school board election got off and running here yesterday, with about 11 percent of the electorate having cast their votes via the internet or telephone by the end of the day. “Day 1 went very, very well,” returning officer Lisa Slomke told the Times […]
From the OPP On Oct. 9 around 8 p.m., while conducting a patrol on Portage Avenue in Fort Frances, members of the Rainy River District OPP observed a motorcycle being driven with no lights and no licence plate. Officers activated their emergency lights but the motorcycle driver refused to stop. […]
Staff Both the Muskie senior and junior girls’ basketball teams put in “golden” performances here over the weekend. The juniors went 4-0 while the seniors won both of their games to nab top spot at their annual home tournaments held Friday and Saturday at the Fort High gym. The junior […]
From the OPP Members of the OPP and Treaty #3 Police Service are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. Bradley Kirkrude Jr., 26, last was seen leaving a residence on Big Island First Nation. He is described as being 5’7″ and weighing 130 pounds with a medium […]
From the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen vehicle. On Oct. 8 around 5:10 p.m., a Fort Frances resident contacted the local OPP to report his truck has been stolen. The vehicle last had been parked at a residence […]
From the OPP On Saturday around 1 p.m., the Kenora OPP received a call to assist Kenora Emergency Services. Upon arrival, officers observed the body of a female in a bush area on the north side of Kenora. She was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The woman was identified as […]
