the OPP On Saturday around 11:30 a.m., police, Emergency Medical Services, and the local fire department were called to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of King’s Highway and Holmes Avenue. Investigation determined an eastbound vehicle turned into the path of a westbound one. A passenger in the eastbound vehicle, […]
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It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of one C (33 F) and north winds at five-10 m.p.h. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny, with a high of 15 (59) and low around two (35). Expect northeast winds at 10 m.p.h. There is a 40 percent chance of […]
Press Release Unifor members in Kenora unanimously ratified a six-year labour agreement with Kenora Forest Products yesterday. Along with a 67 percent increase in employer contributions to employee pensions, the new deal will see production pay rise by 18 percent. Licensed trades pay will increase by 36 percent to about […]
Lindsay Campbell The Fine Line Art Gallery here commemorated 20 years with an open house yesterday that allowed residents to revisit work by local artists, as well as check out new pieces. Jean Richards, who spearheaded the gallery’s founding, said although it’s been rewarding, she’s worked hard over the years […]
Duane Hicks The local Voyageur Lions Club is gearing up for its third-annual “Jail or Bail” later this month—and have just over a dozen “convicts” lined up to participate. The event will take place Saturday, May 23 in conjunction with the 2015 Community & Business Expo at the Memorial Sports […]
Press Release Since Shriners International opened its first Shriners Hospital for Children on Sept. 16, 1922 in Shreveport, La., Shriners Hospitals for Children have shared their love with more than one million children. Acceptance into the Shrine hospital system is based solely on a child’s medical needs if, in the […]
Cameron Penney The countdown is on for Grade 12 students at Fort High—only 50 days left until graduation. And immediately following the ceremony is the annual “chem-free” grad party. “‘Chem-free’ is a substance-free graduation party that allow graduates to gather as a group one last time to celebrate their high […]
Duane Hicks Local food banks are collaborating better to share information, prevent unfair usage, and improve efficiency. Representatives from the United Native Friendship Centre, Fort Frances Salvation Army, and Sunset Country Métis have been meeting regularly and recently decided to communicate more with each other. They also will be making […]
Heather Latter La Flambée International Cuisine here closed its doors Friday but will reopen at a later date under new management. Duane Cridland, who finished up his career in the insurance industry with Gillons’ Insurance on Thursday, is taking over the restaurant’s reigns from Achour Cheblaoui, who has owned the […]
Duane Hicks When local RN Lori Gladu boarded a WestJet flight in Winnipeg to go on vacation in Montego Bay, Jamaica back on April 1, she thought she would be leaving her work behind her and have a nice, relaxing holiday. But when Gladu heard the announcement on the plane’s […]
Heather Latter The Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual spring luncheon Sunday afternoon at Robert Moore School was a big hit once again—raising more than $9,000 for health care. “It was definitely a success,” enthused Foundation director Samantha Manty. She noted the funds will be put towards the purchase of […]
Cameron Penney Tonight is the big night for students in Fort Frances High School’s annual musical production. That’s when the curtain rises on Fort High’s rendition of “Grease,” which runs until Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. “I’m a little nervous but it’s all pre-show jitters,” […]
