the OPP Rainy River District OPP recently investigated incidents involving property damage. These cases remain open, and officers are asking the public to notify police if anyone has information regarding them. On Aug. 30, culprit(s) broke into a garage on the 1000 block of Second Street East in Fort Frances […]
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the OPP Around 4:15 p.m. yesterday, Thunder Bay OPP officers were called to the Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park and interacted with a male subject. During the interaction, the male fell into the Kakabeka Falls canyon and died at the scene as a result of injuries sustained. The OPP notified the Special […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL—AbitibiBowater Inc., Canada’s largest newsprint producer, says it will change its name to Resolute Forest Products, effective Nov. 7. “We are changing our name to Resolute Forest Products to better reflect the fundamental characteristics of the company we are today, including our determination, strength, and resolve to […]
Staff Potential development of town properties will be the topic of a special committee of the whole slated for tomorrow (Thursday). Fort Frances CAO Mark McCaig said yesterday a couple of items to do with town-owned property were included in the recent strategic plan, and these have been set out […]
Staff Town council will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed official plan on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Civic Centre. At last night’s regular council meeting, held a day later due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Mayor Roy Avis said the public is encouraged to attend and “review what […]
the NHU Getting a ’flu shot is a small action on your part but can mean a great deal to those who are most vulnerable for getting very sick or dying from influenza. A ’flu shot protects you, your loved ones, and your community. Seasonal influenza vaccine is available to […]
Peggy Revell Kenora-Rainy River voters have spoken—and Sarah Campbell will be following in the footsteps of Howard Hampton as their MPP. “It’s going to be sad to see [Hampton] go, there’s no doubt about that at all,” Campbell said after keeping the riding NDP orange in Thursday’s provincial election. “But […]
Heather Latter It’s unlikely the proposed La Verendrye Parkway Village condominium will get underway before the snow flies as more pre-sales of units still are needed before construction can begin. “It’s one of those situations where we take two steps forward and one step back,” said Kathy Judson of Re/Max, […]
Duane Hicks Having voted in favour of removing the sidewalk on the east side of Armit Avenue, between Church Street and Front Street, at its Sept. 12 meeting, town council decided last night to stand by its decision. Council had received a letter from Dr. Cam Moorhouse asking it to […]
Heather Latter Now raising funds for trip to Europe The newly-formed “Travel Club” at Fort Frances High School will see about 20 students heading to England and France over the March Break. But they already are beginning their fundraising efforts to help lower the cost. “It’s for students who aren’t […]
Peggy Revell They won’t be heading to Queen’s Park but the four candidates who weren’t elected as MPP for Kenora-Rainy River are tempering the disappointment with plans to lay the groundwork for success in the next campaign. “I guess I was a little bit disappointed,” Progressive Conservative candidate Rod McKay […]
Staff After voting in favour of removing the sidewalk on the east side of Armit Avenue between Church and Front Street at its Sept. 12 meeting, town council will get a letter this evening from Dr. Cam Moorhouse asking it to reconsider the decision. Dr. Moorhouse wrote that he owns […]
