the OPP Dryden OPP officers received a report Sunday of a 1975 Cessna 152M in distress about 12 km north of Vermilion Bay. The pilot, a 22-year-old Quebec man, was forced to make an emergency landing. Officers arrived and learned the pilot had stopped to fuel up in Sioux Lookout. […]
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Staff Naicatchewenin First Nation and Mineral Mountain Resources Ltd. have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with respect to the latter’s gold exploration activities on its current and future properties in the Straw Lake area, the company said today in a press release. A traditional ceremony celebrating the signing of […]
the NHU World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually from Oct. 1-7. This year’s theme is “Breastfeeding Support: Stay Connected.” During World Breastfeeding Week 2011, the Northwestern Health Unit is encouraging new mothers to stay connected through local support groups, parenting programs, and the social media. They also will be expanding […]
Press Release Police responded to a call from the Adventure Inn staff regarding a fight occurring in the bar area on Saturday around 2:15 a.m. Upon arrival, officers helped to disperse the crowd of patrons who had been involved in an altercation. One male was taken into police custody to […]
Staff Carrying on with what’s become an annual tradition here, the local Salvation Army will hold its community Thanksgiving lunch next Friday (Oct. 7) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Citadel. “Everybody is welcome,” said Capt. Angel Sandoval-Silva, noting the non-denominational lunch, which will feature turkey and all the fixings, […]
Staff Advanced polling for the Oct. 6 provincial election will wrap up at 8 p.m. today. “[Advanced] voting has been fairly steady and we expect a heavy turnout today because it’s the last day,” said local returning officer Ian Simpson. Advanced polls opened Sept. 21. “I would like to encourage […]
Staff Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is working with the Northwest Local Health Integration Network, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, local physicians, and community partners to address the physician shortage in Rainy River. In a press release issued yesterday, Riverside said the Rainy River Health Centre is experiencing […]
Staff The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service will be at Canadian Tire this Saturday (Oct. 1) to get an early start on Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15). Fire safety specialist Wayne Riches said firefighters will be there from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and that the public is encouraged to stop […]
Staff The Fort Frances Power Corp. has been advised by Hydro One that its customers can expect another brief power outage tomorrow (Sept. 30) from 7:30-7:45 a.m. This interruption is necessary so Hydro One can perform maintenance on its equipment. A similar three-minute outage occurred this morning.
Staff Council proclaimed this Saturday (Oct. 1) as “National Seniors Day” in the Town of Fort Frances at Monday night’s regular meeting. Mayor Roy Avis noted seniors are welcome to drop in at the Sister Kennedy Centre here from 1-4 p.m. that day for coffee and cake. As well, he […]
Staff A batch of six local road and sewer/water infrastructure projects are getting close to completion, and for the most part remain on schedule, Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told council Monday night. The season’s major project—the water and sanitary sewer line replacement, new storm sewer installation, and new […]
She may be running for the Green Party but Jo Jo Holiday is the only candidate who isn’t “green” on the campaign trail. The longtime Keewatin resident ran here for the Greens during the 2007 provincial election; and also was a candidate in the Kenora riding in 2008 federal election. […]
