From the OPP Police know the approaching holiday season brings an increase in the number of alcohol-impaired drivers on Ontario roadways. This means there likely is to be more tragedy on our roads in the days ahead. The OPP is setting up traffic stops around the province—and around the clock—as […]
Local News
Duane Hicks In front of applauding family members, friends, and colleagues, die-hard hockey volunteer Larry Patrick was honoured as the 2015 “Citizen of the Year” for Fort Frances at last night’s council meeting. This past year was a banner one for the long-time Fort Frances Lakers’ supporter. Patrick took the […]
Staff The Town of Fort Frances will announce its “Citizen of the Year” tonight. The presentation will be made at 7 p.m. during the regular meeting of council. The town put out a call for nominations last month, with the submission deadline being Nov. 5. The committee of the whole […]
Staff Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell has some new duties. She has been named the NDP critic for community and social services. This file includes keeping an eye on Ontario Works, the Ontario Disability Support Program, and the Family Responsibility Office. In the past, Campbell has been the NDP’s critic […]
Staff The Rainy River District OPP has been nabbing more drivers over the past week-and-a-half thanks to new technology borrowed from the Kenora detachment. The loaned cruiser features automatic licence plate recognition (ALPR) equipment, which captures licence plate numbers of passing vehicles and, in turn, can detect drivers on the […]
Duane Hicks The town has put out a request for proposals to develop a market square on Scott Street. Chief Building Official Travis Rob said the town is looking for a reputable architecture firm to design an open-air market square at the site of the former Rainy Lake Hotel. Rob […]
Heather Latter Janine Lange had the idea of opening a salon for men since she was in hair school. Now she’s thrilled to open the doors of CrossHairs Cuts for Men at 262 Church St. (in the basement). “It’s always something that’s been in the back of my head,” Lange […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances Little Theatre has a new home. As of Dec. 1, the troupe not only will be able to store its props and stage equipment at Knox United Church here, but perform on the stage at McMillan Hall, as well. Cathy Richards of Little Theatre said the […]
Heather Latter A group of students in Fort Frances is working towards completing the Pre-Technology (Electrical) Ontario Certificate program being offered by Confederation College in partnership with Hydro One. But the college is offering the program again next year and is looking to recruit people from the north to apply. […]
Heather Latter Words of praise rang out Saturday for the organizers of the inaugural “Dash 4 Diabetes” held on the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s trails at Rocky Inlet. “Great event,” enthused participant Tammy Riordon on the event’s Facebook page. “Great organization and wonderful team of volunteers. “Thank you for […]
Heather Latter Over the past week, donations to the “Families for Families” refugee family fundraiser have continued to pour in, with the tally jumping from $16,000 to $28,000. “It’s so great to see,” enthused committee chair Kathy Mueller, noting they’re well on their way to the $35,000 goal. Mueller was […]
Duane Hicks It looks like Santa will be riding in style during the Fort Frances Community Christmas Parade on Nov. 28. A call for donations to help repair Santa’s sleigh was met with overwhelming support from local businesses and residents, who donated more than twice the amount needed. “We got […]
