From the OPP Sept. 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day. Members of the Rainy River District OPP would like to remind the public that if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, help is available. Warning signs that may suggest someone is at risk of suicide include thinking […]
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Staff It’s that time of the year for local residents to put on their thinking caps and start brainstorming as to who they would like to see recognized for their years of community service. Town council received a timeline for the nomination, approval, and recognition of the 2018 “Citizen of […]
From the OPP On Saturday around 7:20 a.m., officers from the Thunder Bay OPP were advised of a vehicle in the ditch on Mabella Road on Highway 11. Officers attended the scene and upon further investigation, it was revealed the vehicle was stolen from Fort Frances. A 36-year-old Fort Frances […]
Staff Four formerly reserved parking spaces now are available for public use in the downtown area. In a report from bylaw enforcement officer Patrick Briere, to be received by council at its regular meeting tonight, the town has received a few requests to remove private parking spaces at Fort Floral […]
From the MNRF Four new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon, including two in Fort Frances District. Fort Frances Fire #76, located near Calm Lake about 30 km northwest of Atikokan, was listed as “not under control” at 0.1 hectares in size at last report. Fort […]
Sam Odrowski A Fort Frances High School student selected as one of the winners of the Rainy River District School Board’s travel scholarship recently embarked on a “Me to We” trip to India. During her stay there from July 3-18, 15-year-old Shallin Scott-MacNeil did work with regards to women’s rights, […]
Duane Hicks The nominations are in for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd-annual business awards, with winners to be announced during the gala next Wednesday night (Sept. 12). The Chamber put out a call early last month and received nominations for 41 different individuals or businesses, executive director Jennifer […]
Sam Odrowski Cousineau Eye Centre’s recent renovation, expansion, and integration of eye-care services has allowed it to provide an improved level of service to its patients. This expansion means more people are getting diagnosed for ocular eye issues like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, keratoconus, and diabetic retinopathy. A couple of […]
Duane Hicks The Terry Fox Run will be held here for a 26th year. The national fundraiser for cancer research is slated for Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Sorting Gap Marina, with registration at 1 p.m. and then the walk/run at 2 p.m. Lead organizer Judy Koski, who has been […]
Lillian Pearson and Darwin Hayes of Fort Frances won the $100 for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, respectively, in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Aug. 26-Sept. 1 were Barbara Kircher (Fort Frances), Bunny Gaudry (Rainy River), Dave Hawn (St. Thomas, Ont.), […]
Sam Odrowski Do you or your child still need to register for a sport, club, or recreational activity? Well, tomorrow will be the time to do so as KidSport is hosting a “1-Stop Registration” open house from 5-7:30 p.m. in the arena auditorium. Representatives from more than 20 different sports […]
Press Release Arthritis affects more Canadians than any other chronic condition, yet is it is simply not understood well enough or taken seriously. Unlike other diseases, arthritis is not believed to be life-altering. The Arthritis Society wants to change that perception. The numbers are alarming. Today, more than six million […]
