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A record-setting campaign for Safeway for the benefit of the Salvation Army in Fort Frances. The store's Joy of Giving Campaign raised more than $10,700 for the agency. The Salvation Army's Ryan Daw is very appreciative. "Safeway's really stepped up to the plate for the community. They've been amazing and inspirat...

Police searches in Rainy River and Fort Frances have led to charges against two people. Provincial Police say 130 grams of cocaine and $2,000 in cash were found. Fake identification, financial cards and other related property were also seized. Seven people were arrested but charges have so far only been brought upon a ...

All lanes of Highway 17 between Highway 17A and the Kenora Bypass have reopened after being closed due to poor weather conditions. The closure began early Friday morning at 1:25 a.m. and was cleared by 6:47 a.m., according to Ontario 511. Drivers are advised to be cautious as weather conditions in the area may still af...

A call for residents of Fort Frances and International Falls to gather in a show of solidarity. The event is called Hands Across the Border. Organizer Mary Watters is asking people to gather at either end of the International Bridge on Saturday at noon before meeting in the middle. "People will on the walkway go t...

Provincial police are seeing a rise in the number of impaired drivers in the Rainy River District. Charges have been laid in 25 cases this year. That is nearly a third of the total number in 2024, which was also higher than in 2023. Police identify most of the impaired drivers are so by the use of drugs. Acting Sergean...

There has been a tragic end to a lengthy search for a missing International Falls man. Koochiching County Sheriff's Office says the body of 64-year-old Roger Tupper was discovered Tuesday afternoon floating on the Rainy River near Nelson Landing in Birchdale. Authorities say Tupper was trying to kayak to the Canadian s...

Fort Frances council is reserving judgment on a request to remove American flags from municipal-owned facilities. A petition, which also calls for the flags to be replaced by that of Ukraine, was presented in response to U.S. President Trump's comments on trade, Canadian sovereignty and his actions regarding the Russia...

A petition calls for the Town of Fort Frances to remove American flags from town-owned facilities. The petition has been on change.org since the beginning of March and comes amidst continued remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade tariffs and Canada's sovereignty. It asks the town to remove the America...

The Canadian Union of Public Employees says residents can expect reduced service at the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre. The union representing library workers is sounding an alarm bell over plans by the library's management to reduce a staff position in the children's department to part-time, elimina...

Most parents are giving the Northwest Catholic District School Board good marks. Parents whose children attend the board's schools were surveyed last month. The board uses the findings from the community input survey to determine how parents are feeling about their children's education and identify areas for improvemen...