Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of slurries and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy throughout the day and overnight with a high of 2 (36) and a low of -2 (28). Saturday will once again see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries […]
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– Ken Kellar photos
A passionate crowd took to La Place Rendez-Vous on the evening of Saturday, January 20, 2024, to attend the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River’s Forget Me Not fund- raising dinner. The dinner, typically an annual event, has been missing in action since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, making its […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
For the last six weeks a tree with glimmering red lights has shone at the Treaty Three Police detachment on Idylwild Dr. with a small red dress hanging from the tree blowing in the wind. The Tree of Hope was lit in December in memory and honour of the estimated […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health has declined a request to conduct a formal, public investigation into Riverside Health Care’s La Verendrye Hospital following the death of Hermina Fletcher, citing multiple procedural upgrades at the facility, and existing investigations into the matter. Lawyer Douglas Judson of Judson Howie […]
Second suspect arrested/charges laid (FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against a second individual in connection to a mail theft investigation which started last month. On January 22, 2024, shortly before 2 p.m., members from the […]
By Robin McCormick
Emo & Devlin Correspondent
Emo & Devlin Correspondent
The quick response to an Emo residence by the Emo & LaVallee Volunteer Fire Department last Thursday was able to save a family home from destruction. At 4:30 p.m. on Jan 18, the family looked out to find their F150 truck in flames, in its parking spot, beside their attached […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
After months of heavy construction, seniors in Fort Frances have brand new spaces at the Fort Frances Senior Centre to take part in the activities they love. As part of an official ribbon cutting held at the centre on Saturday, January 20, 2024, Fort Frances administration officials, along with town […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Two and a half years have flown by since Cameron Penney began his work in one of the most fast-paced and exciting industries as manager of social media at True North Sports Entertainment, the company that owns the Winnipeg Jets. Similar to the players on the ice, Penney and his […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) has been making strides to prepare students to work in a changing cultural landscape. Around 40 per cent of RRDSB students identify as Indigenous, calling for a more concentrated effort to ensure that there are resources and opportunities for teachers to embed Indigenous […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
From Jan. 10-14 the Northern Ontario Mixed Doubles Curling Championship was held at the Stratton Curling club. The event featured a team from Stratton, one from Fort Frances and another from Sudbury. The tournament was a double round robin in which each team played each other twice with the team […]
By Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
One of its own community members is raising awareness about the long lasting and devastating effects of mercury poisoning in Grassy Narrows First Nation. Waawaate Fobister, who is an actor, dancer and playwright, is gearing up to present the dance piece titled Omaagomaan in a pair of major Canadian cities. […]
–Allan Bradbury photos
Fan appreciation night at the Memorial Sports Centre was a hit, with many fans turning out to get autographs from the Lakers after the game and some fans even taking home special prizes. Some fans had their eyes on a few specific players while others ran through the whole lineup. […]
