SUDDEN DEATH IN FORT FRANCES AT WHITE PINE INN (FORT FRANCES, ON) Members of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), are investigating a sudden death at 800 Scott Street in Fort Frances. The address is known as the White Pine Inn. At 9:14 a.m. on Sunday […]
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The Associated PressDeb Riechmann WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on three senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party for alleged human rights abuses targeting ethnic and religious minorities China has detained in the western part of the country. The decision to bar these senior officials and […]
The Associated PressMark Sherman WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court issued a mixed verdict Thursday on demands for President Donald Trump’s financial records that will keep his tax returns, banking and other documents out of the public eye for the time being. The court rejected broad arguments by Trump’s lawyers and […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 170 new cases of COVID-19, and three new deaths due to the novel coronavirus. The total number of cases now stands at 36,348, which includes 31,977 marked as resolved and 2,703 deaths. The province is also reporting 172 newly resolved cases today. […]
With campfire season here, the OPP and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) are offering the following Campfire Tips: Repeat until:
Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Municipality of Red Lake. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be contacted directly. According to […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Camping at Point Park is an annual tradition for many. But this year is unlike any previous one – due to COVID-19, most services have been changed to comply with evolving provincial guidelines, and the Point Park campground is no exception. Travis Rob, operations and facilities manager, said all town […]
Four new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by the mid-afternoon of July 8. An additional fire was confirmed during the evening hours of July 7: The fire hazard is mainly high across the Northwest region with isolated pockets of moderate hazard in most sectors. Areas of extreme hazard […]
(Rainy River District, ON) On July 5, 2020 Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial (OPP) received a complaint of a break and enter that occurred in Red Gut Bay on Rainy Lake. Members of the OPP marine unit attended the scene and learned that the […]
(Ontario) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Canada Day week traffic campaign ended in tragedy with seven people dying on OPP-patrolled roads and waterways, and thousands of others posing a public safety threat by engaging in risky behaviours. During the week-long campaign, five people died in motor vehicle collisions and […]
Submitted Sophie (left) and Claire Bisson have been enjoying walks with their mom along the riverfront during COVID-19. What has your family been doing to stay busy during COVID-19? Take a high resolution photo and send it to us at tips@fortfrances.com.
Press Release TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force that were made under s.7.0.2(4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act to July 22, 2020. The extension was made to ensure the province maintains […]
