Kiera KowalskiSpecial to the Times Growing up in small-town Northwestern Ontario, Canada’s territories seemed almost unreachable. The Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut were an exotic and otherworldly place, only travelled to by the greatest adventurers. In fact, it seemed like more people ventured to Europe than Canada’s North. For these […]
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Duane Hicks Voters will have a chance to meet candidates in the upcoming municipal election this Saturday. Candidates running for mayor and council here, as well as trustee seats on the Rainy River District School Board, will be at the Rainy Lake Square from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Candidates can show up […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP would like to remind the public that this is the time of year that bears can be seen in our communities in search of food. Not every bear sighting is an emergency situation. Here is who to call if you encounter a […]
Betty Brown and Gord Playter of Fort Frances were among the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar winners for September. Also winning $40 were Chuck and Cathy Mosbeck (Emo), Marianne Gilbertson, Rita Gallik, and Lavone Smith (Kenora), Susan McIntosh, Brock Chisholm, Sheila Toderian, and Bertha Holmstrom (Keewatin), and […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent A sure sign of fall is the annual “harvest supper” organized by Guthrie United Church in Devlin. This year, the supper will take place on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 5-7 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. The meal always features amazing turkey, ham, potatoes, gravy, veggies, and many […]
From the MNRF A Lake Helen man has been fined and given a probation order under the Forest Fire Prevention Act. Arden Fawcett pleaded guilty and was fined $600 for burning grass without a permit. He also was given a two-year probation order prohibiting him from starting a fire at […]
Sam Odrowski A Lakehead University student from Couchiching First Nation was selected by the Royal Canadian Mint to design a new silver- and gold-plated coin that is meant to honour the heroic Shawnee war leader, Tecumseh. This year marks the 250th anniversary of Tecumseh’s birth. The indigenous chief is recognized […]
Staff It’s that time of year for district residents to get those half-empty paint cans and used-up batteries out of your garage and basement. This year’s Hazardous and Special Waste Day will take place on Saturday (Sept. 15) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Public Works yard (900 Wright Ave.) […]
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 […]
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 […]
