The town budget for 2020 is in the books. At Monday night’s town council meeting, Town of Fort Frances treasurer Dawn Galusha presented the finalized 2020 Budget, which sees a residential tax increase of 3.24 percent and a number of challenges -including COVID-19- that we might not see the full […]
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Megan Walchuk
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A resolution to support a proclamation from Borderland Pride was defeated 3-2 in last night’s Emo town council meeting. The resolution would have adopted a pre-worded resolution, provided by Borderland Pride, which would have proclaimed June “Pride Month” and called for a rainbow flag to be displayed for a week […]
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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has closed a path, which allowed small vessels to cross the border in the river. Yesterday, the CBSA announced the temporary suspension of service at certain small vessel reporting sites, small airports of entry, ferry terminals and to the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) […]
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Child Safety Week is here, and although community events have been cancelled due to COVID-19, safety is even more important than ever. As many families across Canada stay home due to public health directives, Public safety charity and Hydro One have teamed up to create a tip sheet, to help […]
(RAINY RIVER, ON) Charges have been laid in a firearm incident at Rainy River Hospital. On the morning of May 7, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to an incident outside the Rainy River Hospital located at 115 Fourth Street Rainy River, Ontario. No one was hurt or […]
Ken Kellar
One local man is using his COVID-19 downtime to benefit others in the community. Joey Payeur, an occasional teacher with both the Rainy River and Northwest Catholic District School Boards, is launching a fundraiser project he is calling “Step Forward.” The project is born both from a lifestyle change that […]
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(Fort Frances, ON) – On the evening of May 11, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the Rainy River District with assistance from the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau; Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau; Northwest Region Emergency Response Team; Northwest Region Crime Unit; and OPP Canine Unit executed a […]
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(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) working in partnership with the Lac Seul Police Service (LSPS) have laid drug trafficking charges following a domestic dispute. On Saturday night, May 9th, 2020, officers from the Sioux Lookout OPP and LSPS responded […]
Tonight will see periods of rain with a low of 5 C (41 F). Tomorrow will see a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight with a high of 13 (55) and a low of five (41). Friday will bring a mix of sun and cloud during the day […]
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By Robin McCormick
By Robin McCormick
The COVID-19 pandemic causes another cancellation. This time it’s the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fall Fair. The Board of Directors announced last week that it was with much sadness this decision was made. They did feel it was the right decision for the safety of all people that would be […]
Submitted Keith Caul is manning the tractor, while his son-in-law, Rey Chartier and son Rustyn help him guide the bucket, to push in fence posts for a new fence line around their Burris property. The ground was soft enough to use the tractor bucket – no hole digging required! What […]
Facebook photo The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is looking for new committee members. The organization celebrates the accomplishments of local athletes, by holding banquets and displaying information and memorabilia at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances.
