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Drivers charged with impaired in Fort Frances

Drivers charged with impaired in Fort Frances

Two traffic stops resulted in two drivers being arrested and charged with impaired driving.
OPP charge youth with impaired driving in Fort Frances

OPP charge youth with impaired driving in Fort Frances

A youth is facing more than 10 alcohol and driving-related offences after being stopped by OPP over the weekend.
Northwestern Ontario’s housing needs getting overlooked, Melillo says

Northwestern Ontario’s housing needs getting overlooked, Melillo says

Poirier and Melillo have discussed the region's lack of housing funding, and the two share some of the same concerns.  
'It makes you suspicious': Kenora left out of feds’ Housing Accelerator Fund program, Poirier says

'It makes you suspicious': Kenora left out of feds’ Housing Accelerator Fund program, Poirier says

According to the CMHC, the program received 544 applications from municipalities, of which 179 have led to signed agreements. 
Paramedics get high-tech helpers

Paramedics get high-tech helpers

The Rainy River paramedics chief says new chest-compression machines will improve patient outcomes and safety.
Initiative led by residential school survivors to uncover the truth

Initiative led by residential school survivors to uncover the truth

The Bringing Our Children Home Initiative is investigating the possibility of unmarked graves where the Pelican Lake Indian Residential School once operated.
Watay Power is powered up for excellence

Watay Power is powered up for excellence

The project contractors employ 954 First Nation members.
Grants fund much of Fort Frances road work: Town staff

Grants fund much of Fort Frances road work: Town staff

Over the last few years, several major projects that the Town has addressed have been largely covered by grants, according to a release from the city.
District service board commits homelessness prevention fund to the area

District service board commits homelessness prevention fund to the area

The ‘Reaching Home’ program helps fund organizations to address homelessness for those who have experienced domestic violence.
Fort Frances U13 girls Leafs bring home provincial gold

Fort Frances U13 girls Leafs bring home provincial gold

Over the course of the event, the Leafs went undefeated.
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