From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP wants to remind people to be aware of tax scams. At this time of year, Canadians face many types of scams with perpetrators claiming to be agents of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Along with the RCMP, the OPP wants people to […]
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It will be mainly clear but frigid tonight, with an overnight low of minus-34 C (29 below zero F) and west winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will be cloudy and not as cold, with a high of minus-22 (seven below) and low around minus-23 (nine below). Look for […]
Sam Odrowski Much has been accomplished so far this school year and there are several goals the Northwest Catholic District School Board hopes to achieve in the coming months to support student learning. Director of Education Brendan Hyatt lauded the capital projects that started last summer to improve the places […]
Press Release The speed limits on several highways in northwestern Minnesota will increase from 55 to 60 m.p.h., according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The new speed limits take effect when the new signs are posted. Speed limits lower than 55 m.p.h. along these sections of highway will remain […]
Sam Odrowski A fun idea has returned to Fort Frances High School to boost morale and build community, as well as help students develop a sense of belonging and “Muskie Pride.” The “House Groups” program divides students into 20 teams, who then are given opportunities to earn points for their […]
Sam Odrowski With schools across the district now halfway through the year, the director of education for the Rainy River District School Board says there’s lots to celebrate and look forward to. “I think we’ve accomplished a great deal, and we’re just going to remain focused on our annual operational […]
Sam Odrowski Developing a balance in life with respect to mental wellness, self-care, and self-esteem is important–and teaching these lessons to children at an early age can help strengthen their mental health. To promote positive messages relating to students’ mental well-being, St. Michael’s School hosted a “Wellness Day” back on […]
Staff Local writer Judy Johanson just released her first collection of poetry, entitled “Intersections.”
Dave Ogilvie Mary O’Connor, client services co-ordinator for the the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, gave a presentation on how to make the most of a visit with someone who has dementia yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau. In conjunction with January being “Alzheimer Awareness Month,” a […]
Sam Odrowski Grade 12 students at Fort High observed a live autopsy last Thursday morning through a “Connected North” session, in which they were joined via video teleconference with medical professional Ray Vollmer out of St. Louis University. The students learned about forensics and also had the chance to ask […]
Duane Hicks Members of 116th Independent Field Battery of the Royal Canadian Artillery set up a second Arctic tent in the field north of the Fort Frances Curling Club on Saturday afternoon. Braving the bitter cold, reservists practised the use of skis and other specialized equipment, as well as basic […]
Fort High Grade 7 students students Jace Carlson and Hayden Beckett drilled holes into triangle-shaped pieces of wood to create a pegboard game on Friday during the carpentry portion of the “Techways” program. It began with fixing bicycles, as well as teaching about bike mechanics, to help get more students […]
