Staff The Town of Fort Frances was activated as a host community and welcomed 145 residents from Attawapiskat First Nation on Saturday. They are staying at the Copper River Inn. Attawapiskat First Nation has declared an emergency due to high water levels on the Attawapiskat River, which have the potential […]
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Press Release The late spring melt is working its way through the Rainy-Namakan system. These flows, in combination with recent rainfall amounts, have led to steep rises in tributary flow rates to these lakes. Many of these tributaries have water levels and flows greater than that seen on average once […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is asking the public for help in locating a missing Fort Frances youth. Mariah Wilson, 15, was last seen Sunday morning on Armit Avenue here. She is described as a First Nation female, 5’1” tall, and weighing 101 pounds. She has brown eyes […]
Haley Anderson John Grabish of Thunder Bay unloaded his African treasures to showcase at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business and Community Expo, which runs today from 4-9 p.m. and again tomorrow from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre. Admission is $3, with kids 12 and […]
The Canadian PressLarry Millson TORONTO—Starting pitcher J.A. Happ and catcher Erik Kratz had a plan. The left-hander came through with six solid innings and, with two home runs and three RBIs from Edwin Encarnacion, the Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2 last night. Happ (2-1) allowed six hits, two […]
Press Release The OPP will host its annual recruiting initiative, known as “Northern Police Experience,” next Saturday and Sunday (May 24-25) in Thunder Bay. Up to 50 applicants will be selected to spend two days with OPP members and learn about the recruiting process for both uniform and civilian career […]
the OPP Personal flotation devices (PFDs) rarely are found by OPP officers when recovering deceased boaters in marine incidents. In conjunction with Safe Boating Awareness Week (May 17-23), the OPP is shedding light on some notable marine fatality facts and engaging the public in helping boaters make wise choices on […]
the MNR Just seven fires have been reported in the Northwest Region since the official opening of the fire season April 1. These occurred in the districts of Kenora, Nipigon, Sioux Lookout, and Thunder Bay, with a total area burned of three hectares. The forest fire hazard remains “low” across […]
Staff Whether you’re looking for something to do on the long weekend, or have family of friends visiting from out of town who might be interested in local history, gaze no further than the waterfront. The “Hallett” and lookout tower along the La Verendrye Parkway opened for the season today, […]
the MNR Due to the spring thaw, a road washout has caused a culvert to fail on a forest resource road northeast of Sapawe. The Ministry of Natural Resources closed Premier Road at Kekush Creek, about 25 km north of Highway 623, on May 9 for repairs. It is expected […]
Duane Hicks The replacement of water and sewer infrastructure underneath Third Street East from Crowe Avenue to Frenette Avenue will be the major construction project here this summer. On Monday night, town council awarded the tender for its water, sewer, and road work package to Tom Vert Contracting for $2,420,886.63, […]
the OPP The OPP is reporting that off-road vehicle (ORV) deaths have reached a four-year high and the causal factors have the OPP concerned heading into the Victoria Day long weekend. A total of 20 people died in ORV incidents in the OPP’s jurisdiction during 2013, compared to 12 in […]
