The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board Water Levels Committee (WLC) has established an initial spring regulation plan for Rainy and Namakan Lakes. The plan, launched on March 10, is in accordance with a new temporary supplementary Order, and takes into account the previous high flood risk and the standard […]
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By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The government is currently considering all input to determine the best way to balance the recovery and protection of Black Ash, said Gary Wheeler from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). Black Ash was classified as endangered in Ontario by The Committee on the Status of Species at […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A growing coalition is looking to add Fort Frances to its ranks as it works to have the region’s voice heard by a multi-billion dollar corporation. Rainy Lake Property Owner’s Association (RLPOA) board director Craig McKenzie and City of Ranier mayor Dennis Wagner made a deputation to the Fort Frances […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Most river basins have an above average amount of water in the snowpack, increasing the risk for spring flooding particularly for the Bad River and the St. Louis River. Spring flooding is highly dependent on weather conditions in March and April. Ketzel Levens, meteorologist at National Weather Service Duluth, said […]
(RAINY RIVER, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 274 occurrences between Monday March 6, 2023, and Sunday, March 12, 2023, including: The Rainy River OPP laid 40 charges under the Criminal Code and 35 under the Highway Traffic Act.
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What do you get when you have two pairs of twins? A whole lotta calf, that’s what. Kim Jo Bliss snapped a photo of her twin pair of twins from this year’s calving season as they snuggled up in their bedding on a chilly late winter day. Keep warm little […]
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Fort Frances councillor Mike Behan, left, Ethan Andrusco, Becky Andrusco, Elaine Fisher, Sandra Tibbs, New Gold Rainy River GM Gord Simms, New Gold Rainy River community superintendent Alex Bruyere and Kaleb Firth joined for a photo celebrating New Gold’s $20,000 donation to the Make A Big Splash Spray Park committee […]
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About150 members of Unifor Local 324-99 voted 88% in favor of a new 4 year collective agreement with West Fraser Timber covering its Barwick oriented strand board (OSB) mill near Fort Frances. Stephen Boon, Unifor Northern Area Director, said, “Unifor forestry Locals across Eastern Canada have had an extremely successful year bargaining some of the largest wage increases in the forest industry in […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
New funding available from the provincial government could hopefully help to fill some of the vacant spots in high demand careers across the province, including here in the Rainy River District. Introduced last year, the Ontario government’s Stay and Learn grant is aimed at students who might be interested in […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
The investigation into one’s ancestry can be a fun and challenging process that reconnects people with their roots. Those interested in genealogy services can now book an appointment at the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre. The services started in Fort Frances this early March and are led by […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The road conditions were less than perfect, but Joey Payeur took that into account as he began the drive to Thunder Bay on the afternoon of December 29, 2022. He was cautious and careful, and intent on delivering his passenger to their destination. They never made it to Thunder Bay. […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
A local operating room nurse travels to Central America to work for two weeks in a historic hospital, helping many who have waited decades receive a life-altering surgery. She encounters language-barriers, erupting volcanoes and the culture shock of an underdeveloped healthcare system. In early February, Tashina Morgenstern traveled to Antigua, […]
