Police are seeking the public’s assistance in a violent crime investigation. Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on March 20, 2021, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an assault with a weapon that took place on the 200 block of Scott Street […]
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By Jocelyn Galloway
Special to the Times
jgalloway@fortfrances.com
Special to the Times
jgalloway@fortfrances.com
The Family Centre is collecting donations of kids clothing for their semi-annual Kids Giveaway. The event runs from March 23 to 24. The Family Centre will have a room set up with kids clothes arranged by size. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Donations are […]
By Heather Vita
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
“No one was more shocked than me to discover that I’d had a heart attack,” recalled Walter Davies. “I ran regularly for years and was in good shape. But it happened to me, and, I think, that’s the thing. It can happen to anyone, no matter how fit you are, […]
The Galloway cattle have been enjoying our early spring weather, at their home on Willow-Mor Farm, north of Devlin. This shaggy breed is known for its hardiness. It’s one of the oldest domesticated breeds of cattle, originating in the Galloway region of Scotland in the 17th century. They were first […]
While Best for Kitty does have approximately half a dozen cats currently in our care, many of those are coming off extended periods as “strays” and require some socialization before they are ready for adoption. That is allowing us to once again feature “Cosmo” an approximately six month old female […]
Diana Nixon, famously known for operating “Diana’s Needle Art Embroidery” recently retired and sold her embroidery machine to Gavin and Joelle Paull who own Baker Graphics. After embroidering masterpieces for more than 25 years, Nixon said she is happy to retire and the Paulls said they are looking forward to […]
Grade 5 students at Robert Moore School got down to business creating catapults that were used to hurl marshmallows in siege s’morefare on Friday, March 12. The students used plastic spoons, popsicle sticks and rubber bands to create their ancient weaponry. –submitted photo
Grade 3 students at Robert Moore School spent time recently learning about Indigenous culture. They built dioramas displaying tipis, wigwams, and long houses. They have been adding details to show the lifestyle, such as fires for cooking and ponds for fishing. – Submitted photo
On March 9, MPP Greg Rickford (far right) announced $650,500 fund for the expansion of the Paramedicine for the long-term care support program in the Rainy River District at the Ambulance Base. The funds will go towards helping seniors stay in their homes safety while they wait for space in […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
About 80 people showed up to walk in honour of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). The walk, which took place between the Sorting Gap Marina and the Bayview Motel, is part of the Red Ribbon Campaign created by Grand Council Treaty #3. This campaign was launched […]
By Jack ElliottRainy River Correspondent Over the last decades Dutch Elm Disease has steadily wiped out the towering American Elms lining many streets in our towns. During the last five years the few remaining giants in Rainy River have succumbed and a responsible municipality and private property owners have undertaken […]
