Local News from Across the Rainy River District
It was announced Friday morning that the province will proceed with administering the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said anyone who has received their first dose should contact the pharmacy or provider where it was […]
OTTAWA – The sort of brazen digital attack that recently shut down a key U.S. energy pipeline could strike Canada, says the head of the federal cyberprotection agency. “The fact is, it can happen anywhere,” said Scott Jones of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. “I’d be lying if I […]
Milton Glueheisen passed away on May 20, 2021 at La Verendrye Hospital at the age of 99 years. He was born August 27, 1921 in Burnett County, Wisconsin to Ralph and Mabel Marsh. He attended both public and high school at Webster, Wisconsin. After high school, he moved to Clearwater […]
OTTAWA – Firefighters in Ottawa say they were called to put out eight fires caused by fireworks on Victoria Day. Fire officials say their crews responded to four grass fires, including a large one in the area of Hunt Club Road and Riverside Drive. They say other incidents included a […]
The project developed by the Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) to address tourism and marketing for Fort Frances is back for discussion.The vision is set to be achieved through the beautification of Scott Street, town entrances and the Trans-Canada Highway. This item initially appeared on the Planning and Development […]
A group of curious deer decided to check out all the action happening on Eric Crescent. Contractors have been busy finishing up the infrastructure, with new curbs being set this week. The Town recently sold its first lot in the new subdivision. With 27 more to sell, the Town is […]
(PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION, ON) Members of the Pikangikum Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Pikangikum Police Service are looking to the public to assist in locating a 49 year old male. Allan KING is described as an aboriginal male with short black hair, 6′ ft. tall and […]
(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded with the Sioux Lookout Fire Department to four fires within the Municipality in May. On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at approximately 6:00 pm, emergency services responded to a fire at a seven-unit apartment building on Prince Street, in the […]
TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford is set to make an announcement about Ontario’s reopening plan on Thursday afternoon as COVID-19 cases in the province decline. The health minister has said the plan will be “sector-specific” and involve a staggered approach to reopening some activities. “We need to do this slowly […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – Ahead of national Canada Road Safety Week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting 76 road collision fatalities since January 1, 2021. Consistent year to year, a significant number of the road deaths so far in 2021 are attributed to driving behaviours that are the focus of […]
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