Two new fires were discovered in the Northwest Region by the afternoon of May 13. Four new fires were discovered in the Northwest region in the May 12 update. At the time of this update the fire hazard was high across most of the region, though incoming precipitation is expected […]
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(Emo, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating several thefts from motor vehicles within the Township of Emo, Ontario. Between May 7 and 8, 2020, police received six different complaints alerting them to the thefts. Culprit(s) stole various items ranging from […]
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As the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) looks toward Canada Road Safety Week, it is reporting an increase in road fatalities as well as the leading behaviours linked to the deaths, which are the very focus of the national campaign. As of May 4, 71 people have died in fatal collisions […]
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(Sioux Lookout, ON) – Warmer temperatures and spring weather have increased foot traffic on our local streets, as well as crimes of opportunity. Members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting assistance from the public in preventing these crimes by securing their vehicles and keeping valuables out of sight. […]
Two new fires were discovered in the Northwest Region by the afternoon of May 13. Four new fires were discovered in the Northwest region in the May 12 update. At the time of this update the fire hazard was high across most of the region, though incoming precipitation is expected […]
Ken Kellar United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) staff were on hand at their Circle of Life Building on Mowat Ave. on Tuesday morning for the first day of the UNFC’s Breakfast Buddies for Kids program. The Breakfast Buddies program is a long-running program in local schools that provides breakfast three […]
Submitted Residents have seen some interesting things while out for their walks. One spotted this – drain covers from Surrey, BC along our waterfront. If anyone knows the story behind these covers, let us know! Send your answers, or pictures of oddities you’ve seen around town, to tips@fortfrances.com.
Caitlyn Morrison Bryan Patterson and his dog Pepper have been staying busy and active by taking walks and hikes all over this beautiful area. What is your family doing to stay busy and active during COVID-19? With May Long weekend upon us, and beautiful weather on the way, it’s a […]
Press Release TORONTO — Dust off your golf clubs and load up your boats, Ontario. The province has eased more restrictions in time for the May Long Weekend. Today, the Ontario government announced the retailers, seasonal businesses and health and community service providers who will be permitted to open or […]
Submitted Riverside celebrated their latest “Go-Live” accomplishment. In partnership with Rainy River Drugs the Emo and Rainy River Health Centres successfully completed their transition from paper to electronic despite these challenging “COVID times”. Above, RPNs Chantal Seguin and Nadine Gerula at RRHC with their new Med Cart sporting a laptop […]
Submitted Siblings Arianna and Colby Windigo were out for a fun wagon ride/walk around their home on Nigigoonsiminikaaning First nation. Both have been passing the time outside almost all day everyday playing with their toys and going for walks, trying to stay active. What has your family been doing during […]
Submitted These Berkshire cross pigs were born two weeks ago at David Donaldson’s farm in Burriss Township. The litter of 10 are doing well. When they’re not eating, have been enjoying burrowing in the deep straw on these cool days.
