Gayle Haugland (International Falls) won the $100 up for grabs Sept. 1 in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 1-7 were Chris Ducharme (Fort Frances), R. Wilson (Fort Frances), Rose Landry (Atikokan), Raymond Belanger (Atikokan), Hugh Dennis (Fort Frances), Ted Menzie […]
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the OPP At 9 a.m. yesterday, the OPP received a report of a missing male who fell out of a boat while duck hunting on the English River near Ear Falls. Two males were on the English River duck hunting in a boat Wednesday evening when both lost balance and […]
Joey Payeur Megan Kawulia and her son, Corgan Pattison, shared some time together yesterday morning during “Baby Time” at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, where parents/caregivers enjoy lap rhymes, songs, and companionship. Other programs, such as “Story Time,” “Tales For 2’s,” and “After School Stories,” also began this […]
Joey Payeur An evening centered around remembering a fallen former teammate ended with one less centre for the Fort Frances Lakers—and some bad blood. Lyndon Lipinski scored the game-winner at 2:13 of the third period as the Lakers nipped the Thunder Bay North Stars 3-2 in pre-season action last night […]
Staff The investigation into a threat to the Northern Lights Credit Union is continuing under the guidance of the Fort Frances OPP Crime Unit. Police also can confirm no additional perceived threats have been received or reported, and school board officials have been consulted and updated. The OPP is urging […]
Staff In honour of Mental Illness Awareness Week, the local Canadian Mental Health Association will host a 1K and 5K walk/run, entitled “Steps Against Stigma,” on Saturday, Oct. 5. Mental Illness Awareness Week is designated to public awareness that aims to better inform and educate people about the issues surrounding […]
Joey Payeur Take out the second period and it was a pretty good outing for the Fort Frances Lakers last night in Hoyt Lakes. Unfortunately, until further notice, all three periods count. The host Minnesota Iron Rangers scored the only three goals of the second, then held on for a […]
Heather Latter Zaira Davenport showed off her flexibility during the Clark and Barnes Family Fun Circus held under a big top last night at the Emo fairgrounds. The unique event, which was attended by residents of all ages, was a fundraiser for the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society.
the OPP Members of the Community Drug Action Team and Rainy River District OPP have concluded several drug investigations resulting in charges being laid. On Aug. 22, the Fort Frances CDAT, with the help from the North West Region Crime Unit, charged one adult male with production of marijuana after […]
Staff A Vermilion Bay woman has died of injuries sustained when her vehicle struck two horses standing on Highway 17 last Friday night. Crystal Machendagoos, 38, was eastbound when the accident occurred around 8:20 p.m. in Wainwright Township. She was airlifted to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Centre with serious […]
the OPP The Kenora OPP responded to a call of a plane crash around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Beauty Bay area of Black Sturgeon Lake. Witnesses told police the Osprey floatplane was conducting “touch and goes” (i.e., take-offs and landings). At one point while taking off, the plane […]
Staff Fort Frances will appeal Minutes of Settlement for gas distribution lines located within town limits after a recent reassessment by the Municipal Property Assessment Corp. (MPAC) indicated an unacceptable loss in tax revenue. Following the removal of old Union Gas pipelines and installation of new ones that has taken […]
