Fort Frances Times Online Edition - May 13, 2020

Child Safety Week is here, and although community events have been cancelled due to COVID-19, safety is even more important than ever. As many families across Canada stay home due to public health directives, Public safety charity and Hydro One have teamed up to create a tip sheet, to help you make your home safer for children.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has closed a path, which allowed small vessels to cross the border in the river. Yesterday, the CBSA announced the temporary suspension of service at certain small vessel reporting sites, small airports of entry, ferry terminals and to the Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) program.

The Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) has announced its first inductee into its Hall of Fame - Fort Frances Times' own Jim Cumming.

Jim was born with ink flowing through his veins. His father, grandfather, grandmother and several aunts and uncles all worked in the newspaper industry, from Ontario through to Saskatchewan.

(Fort Frances, ON) - On the evening of May 11, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the Rainy River District with assistance from the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau; Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau; Northwest Region Emergency Response Team; Northwest Region Crime Unit; and OPP Canine Unit executed a search warrant at the Nugget Motel on Portage Ave in Fort France

(RAINY RIVER, ON) Charges have been laid in a firearm incident at Rainy River Hospital.

On the morning of May 7, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to an incident outside the Rainy River Hospital located at 115 Fourth Street Rainy River, Ontario. No one was hurt or injured in this incident.

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) - Members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) working in partnership with the Lac Seul Police Service (LSPS) have laid drug trafficking charges following a domestic dispute.

One local man is using his COVID-19 downtime to benefit others in the community.

The COVID-19 pandemic causes another cancellation. This time it's the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fall Fair. The Board of Directors announced last week that it was with much sadness this decision was made. They did feel it was the right decision for the safety of all people that would be attending.

If you've ever had an idea on how to honour local sports legends, now's the time to have your voice heard.

The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is currently looking for new volunteers who are willing to step up and help guide the organization as the current committee approaches the end of their tenure.

Thunder Bay, Ont. — The Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Junior Hockey League are nearing their completion of the inaugural staff after announcing the addition of Dylan Butler to the coaching staff, in the role of assistant coach.

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The Kam River Fighting Walleye are pleased to announce that Doug Colbon has been named as an assistant coach.

“I am excited to have Doug join our coaching staff. He brings a wealth of hockey knowledge and together with his enthusiasm will make a fantastic team alongside coach Valley,” said Kevin McCallum, general manager of the Fighting Walleye.

Siblings Arianna and Colby Windigo were out for a fun wagon ride/walk around their home on Nigigoonsiminikaaning First nation. Both have been passing the time outside almost all day everyday playing with their toys and going for walks, trying to stay active. What has your family been doing during COVID-19?

These Berkshire cross pigs were born two weeks ago at David Donaldson's farm in Burriss Township. The litter of 10 are doing well. When they're not eating, have been enjoying burrowing in the deep straw on these cool days.

Riverside celebrated their latest “Go-Live" accomplishment. In partnership with Rainy River Drugs the Emo and Rainy River Health Centres successfully completed their transition from paper to electronic despite these challenging "COVID times”.

Camden Gushulak turned seven on April 30, with all the fanfare of a birthday parade. His family and friends put a large parade together with Super Mario Music, balloons and signs. Birthday parades have become a popular option during COVID-19, to celebrate special events, while social distancing.

The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is looking for new committee members. The organization celebrates the accomplishments of local athletes, by holding banquets and displaying information and memorabilia at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances.

Keith Caul is manning the tractor, while his son-in-law, Rey Chartier and son Rustyn help him guide the bucket, to push in fence posts for a new fence line around their Burris property. The ground was soft enough to use the tractor bucket - no hole digging required! What is your family doing during COVID-19 to stay busy? Take a picture and send it to us, so we can share it with other readers!

Tonight will see periods of rain with a low of 5 C (41 F).

Tomorrow will see a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight with a high of 13 (55) and a low of five (41).

Friday will bring a mix of sun and cloud during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 21 (70) with a low of seven (45).