The Fort Frances Curling Club will be hosting an Introduction to Wheelchair Curling, in anticipation of the Northern Ontario Provincial Wheelchair Championships. The event is open to the general public and free of charge. It will take place Friday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Fort Frances […]
News
Tonight will be cold and clear with a low of -25 C (-13 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of minus-nine (16) and a low of -11 (12). Friday will continue to see sun with cloudy periods overnight and a high of zero (32) with a […]
Sam Odrowski
New Gold announced a new life of mine plan for its operations north of Barwick, with an expected closure in 2028. Mayor June Caul said she isn’t too concerned about the mine’s reduction in lifespan from 2031, as there’s still several years to find other sources of employment for the […]
Press Release
The 38th annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival is almost here. The family friendly carnival will be held Friday, March 6 to Sunday March 8, with a full weekend of events planned. Friday: 3-6 p.m. Free children’s games at the Nestor Falls Public School Skating Rink. Dogsled rides, games, glow skating, […]
Staff
Local police officers have been busy apprehending impaired drivers over the past two weeks. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Feb. 7, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate a collision. The driver was transported to the Fort Frances Detachment where […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
The Emo Hospital Auxiliary will be holding their annual Shamrock Tea and Bake Sale on Friday, March 13 in the Emo Hospital Cafeteria from 1 – 3 p.m. Admission to the tea will be $5 and will support the work and projects of the Auxiliary in the Emo Hospital. Come […]
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
Several Prides of Lions were spotted prowling Rainy River on Friday, Feb. 7. The frigid temperatures soon had some four dozen seeking shelter in the meeting hall of the Royal Canadian Legion, Br 54. The occasion was the Charter Celebration of the Rainy River-Baudette Border Lions Club. RRBB Lions was […]
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
It was a full house at the Ethnic Supper at Our Lady of the Good Counsel in Rainy River, Sunday night, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Fr. Florentin Council of the Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight Dave Sharp of Stratton MC’d the event. This year the Ethnic Supper was held […]
Lenore Cates
La Verendrye news
La Verendrye news
The regular executive meeting of the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary was held on Monday Feb. 3. Linda Booth presided, with ten members and one guest attending. A meeting was not held in January. A Lobby Sale hosted by the LVGHA was held in conjunction with a Staff Coffee Break […]
Staff
Ladies, it’s going to be the pajama party of the year, and you’re invited. The Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary 29 is busy organizing it’s first ladies only fundraising dinner, the PJs and Pearl’s Gala, to be held Saturday, April 4 at the Legion. The event is an exclusive, fun-filled […]
Ken Kellar
Hot on the heels of another fundraising dinner, the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River is at it again. The Society, with the help of the Red Hat Ladies of Rainy River, will be hosting the annual Linda Johnston Memorial Dinner at the Rainy River Legion on Saturday, Feb. 22. Alzheimer […]
From the OPP
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of statutory release. Jamie Dryden is described as an Indigenous male, 32 years of age, 5’6″(168cm), 165 lbs (75kgs) with short […]
