Rob Maaddi The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person familiar with the deal. The Eagles will receive a third-round pick in this year’s draft and a conditional second-round pick in 2022 that can turn into […]
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Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The Town of Fort Frances has recently purchased flowers to be planted at the cemetery and around town in the spring. Travis Rob, operations and facilities manager, said the plan the town is working on depends on COVID-19 restrictions. Rob said even if there are restrictions in the spring, […]
Students in Nathan cousineau’s Grade 4/5 French Immersion class at St. Mary School didn’t let a thing like COVID get in the way of keeping their Shrove Tuesday traditions alive. Rather than a school-wide pancake meal, these students were able to tuck in over their lunch period.
Jim Avis is one of many volunteers who keep the area’s trails in good repair for skiing, walking and snowshoeing. Use of the trails has been considerably higher this year, as people look for ways to stay active outside. Volunteers use groomers and snowmachines to keep the network of trails […]
Jim Avis is one of many volunteers who keep the area’s trails in good repair for skiing, walking and snowshoeing. Use of the trails has been considerably higher this year, as people look for ways to stay active outside. Volunteers use groomers and snowmachines to keep the network of trails […]
Jim Avis is one of many volunteers who keep the area’s trails in good repair for skiing, walking and snowshoeing. Use of the trails has been considerably higher this year, as people look for ways to stay active outside. Volunteers use groomers and snowmachines to keep the network of trails […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The winter season is earmarked for different snow activities. Just like a lot of time and energy is dedicated to maintaining the ice for curlers and hockey players, volunteers work tirelessly to maintain the trails in town in order to make a fun and memorable walking, skiing and snowshoeing experience. […]
A home was destroyed by fire last week in Rainy River. The occupant escaped unharmed and neighbouring homes were spared, but more than a dozen firefighters were unable to spare the building. – Submitted photo
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
In the early hours of Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Rainy River Volunteer Fire Department members received an alert of a house fire on 5th St between Broadway and Mill Ave in the Town. Extreme cold conditions at the time of the alarm made fire fighting operations very difficult. Fire […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has left more people feeling unsure about their future. So the Government of Canada’s pre-budget meeting allowed local Members of Parliament to hear ideas and concerns from those in their communities about how Budget 2021 can best support the residents of northwestern Ontario. The virtual meeting was […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Tuesday that it will be issuing a Class Section 22 Order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. This went into effect yesterday and will remain in effect until the medical officer of health determines the order is no longer required. Dr. Kit […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The provincial government announced the launch of the new and improved Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) programs to help increase economic development and promote job creation in the north. The announcement was made on Feb. 11 and included the introduction of four new programs that will target existing and […]
