Staff There was one new forest fire in West Fire Region over the long weekend—a 0.3 hectare human-caused fire reported yesterday in Sioux Lookout District. The fire is considered “not under control” at this time. There also are four fires being monitored in the far north part of the region […]
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Press Release Ontario is making the province’s roads safer for all Ontarians with new changes that will help protect young and novice drivers. Starting Aug. 1, all drivers 21 years of age and younger must have a zero blood alcohol level when they get behind the wheel or face: •an […]
Duane Hicks FORT FRANCES—As part of a plan to prevent deer from wandering onto the runway at the Fort Frances Airport, the town will be installing motion detection noise equipment at the main deer trails nearby. The equipment, supplied by the Ministry of Natural Resources, has sensors that, when they […]
Staff A third occupant involved in the single motor vehicle accident that occurred last Thursday on Highway 17A near Kenora has died, the OPP reported this morning. Jewan Kim, 17, died yesterday as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. The driver, Soo Hyun Kim, 46, remains in hospital […]
Staff An inquest into the jail cell death of an Atikokan man is slated to take place in late September at the Fort Frances Courthouse. The inquest will examine the death of Dylan Wreggitt, 21, who died Aug. 15, 2009 at La Verendrye Hospital following his arrest by the OPP. […]
Staff The Ontario Trillium Foundation has awarded the Town of Fort Frances a grant for upgrades to Sunny Cove Camp. The $100,000 grant will be used to help pay for plumbing, electrical, and structural renovations. “We applied for it [the grant] because we knew there is some upgrades that need […]
Peggy Revell Local businesses beware: a phone scam where callers pose as health inspectors has cropped up here in Rainy River District. Posing as a health inspector, the scammers use the ruse of a “customer complaint” against the business for the need to book a health inspection—all while attempting to […]
Hey guys! My name is Megan Veniot and this year I finally got the nerve to run for Emo Fair queen! I live in Crozier along with my brother, Bryan, and my parents, Kelli and Mike. I am 16 years old and next year I’m heading on up to Grade […]
Hey! My name is Hillary Brown, also known to my friends as “Brownie.” I am 17 years old and currently living in Stratton with my Uncle Brad and Aunty Patti. This year I will be running for Emo Fair queen. I would like to say thank you so much to […]
Hi, my name is Elysia Huitikka. I am 17 years old and entering Grade 12 in the fall at the Fort Frances High School. I plan on attending university in the future, studying to be a dentist. I live in Fort Frances with my mom, Angela Cousineau, and my step-dad, […]
Press Release On the 30th anniversary for the Terry Fox Run, the congregation of The Church of the Holy Spirit has taken on the pleasure of hosting this year’s event in Fort Frances. A member of this congregation, George Walsh, has been an active member of the Terry Fox Run […]
Heather Latter A local family is concerned about what they believe to be an arson attempt at the site of the summer home they’re nearly completed at the 5 Mile Dock Road on Couchiching. Curtis Hoard told to the Times last week that he went there to complete the installation […]
