Fort Frances Times Online Edition - September 23, 2020

Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 have expressed outrage at the news of the reduction of charges laid against Brayden Bushby in the alleged killing of Barbara Kentner.

Residents in Fort Frances now have a brand new option available to them to make dinner easier at the end of a long day.

DashDelivers is a third-party delivery app that has recently expanded into Fort Frances, giving people in town another was to access local restaurants.

A local woman from Fort Frances made the Tim Hortons Hero Cup - a cup that recognizes essential workers who rose up to the occasion when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.

Every week, Tim Hortons prints over 150 names of essential workers nominated by their family, friends or community members.

Alzheimer doesn't take time off during a global pandemic, and neither does the Alzheimer Society.

Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts client services co-ordinator Mary O'Connor shared that the society will be offering one of its learning series to people who are beginning to experience the first stages of Alzheimers and dementia, as well as those who care for them.

Despite a strange and unusual year, there are still plans to recognize an important month here in the Rainy River District.

The LaBelle's Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic is taking place this Saturday, Sept. 26, with COVID-19 restrictions in place.

Dale LaBelle is taking all the necessary precautions.

Riverside Foundation for Health Care has welcomed a new member to its board of directors.

Meghan Cox joined the board for a three year term at the Riverside Foundation for Health's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday. Cox filled the only vacancy on the board.

The first annual Redrum Motorcycle Club Treaty #3 Poker Run was a success, according to organizers.

“All the support was awesome and it was great to see,” said James Eastman. The new charter's first run attracted several dozen motorcycle enthusiasts and Redrum MC members from across he region, to raise money for charity and share their passion for motorcycles.

The RRWT Pontoon Raffle hosted by the West Rainy River District Lions Club and Nestor Falls Marine came to a close Saturday evening, September 19, 2020 at the Rainy River Legion. Lion’s member Telford Advent oversaw the drawing of the tickets.

The winners were:

1st Prize: Princecraft Vectra 21 Pontoon Boat

Ticket # 4314

Catherine Piotrowski

The council of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (WIN) and Chief Waylon Scott signed a Relationship Agreement: Comprehensive Response to Mercury and Human Health in Wabaseemoong Independent Nations with the Federal Government.

Jasmine Bruyere has been fundraising to send her daughter Jordynne Brown, 10, to the International Presentation of Performers (IPOP) convention in Los Angeles in January.

The Ontario government has injected $108,379 into Riverside Healthcare, to upgrade its facilities.

COVID-19 forced people to spend more time indoors, forcing them to find new hobbies and crafts to feed their boredom. Coupled with this adjustment was businesses trying to cater to local demands and remaining afloat. According to greenhouses in Fort Frances, more people began gardening after COVID-19.

Across the northwestern region, there is only one active blaze, but the risk of forest fire isn't extinguished yet.

Chris Marchand, information officer in the northwestern region for the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services, said the forest fire hazard is still quite high in the Fort Frances area, along the Minnesota border as well as in Kenora.

With most universities delivering their courses through online means in the first semester, post-secondary students are making decisions as to whether they will go back to living on campus, rent a house with their friends or stay at home until they go back to in-person classes.

Thunder Bay-Rainy River Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski, on behalf of Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, announced an investment of $81,230 in Thunder Bay-Rainy River last week. These funds will be dedicated to support projects organized and delivered by community groups to help seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Royal Canadian Legion in Emo opened for carpet bowling season, the first week of September. After the seniors finish playing, they all gather – while physically distanced – for a luncheon meal.

With COVID-19, all seniors play with their masks on and use different sanitized woods to push the balls along the carpet.

The LaBelle's Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic is set to launch this Saturday, Sept 26.

Although spectators will not be allowed, and the steak dinner has been cancelled, 33 teams have already signed up for the annual one-day tournament, which begins at LaBelle's Point Lodge, and allows anglers to fish anywhere north of the Causeway.

Rt. Hon. John Turner (front-left) with LOWWSF Directors Polly Craik (front right), Tony Stephens (back right) and Executive Director Todd Sellers (back -left) on Lake of the Woods near Kenora. Turner was a staunch supporter of the Boundary Waters watershed.

And they’re off! The first riders hit the road, above, in the first annual Redrum Motorcycle Club charity poker run. Bikers and volunteers gathered on Saturday at the Rainy River First nations Clubhouse, to raise funds for charity and enjoy a beautiful fall ride. The weather co-operated, and participants were all smiles.

Jeff and Shelby Gustafson won these beautiful trophies hand crafted by Steve Hanson. The third time was the charm for the pair, as they learned the lake and worked their way up through the standings over the years.

Home grown

Annie van Rozen, co-owner of A.G. Produce, shows her freshly grown sweet potatoes to Wilma Wielinga, at her pop-up market in Emo on Saturday. This weekend will likely be the last market date for the producers. Shoppers can also shop at the online store, while supplies last.

Immediate proclamation of key sections of new trespass and food safety act will better protect people and livestock transport drivers