Press Release

Effective today, and until further notice, anyone who has travelled outside of Northern Ontario (Parry Sound to the Manitoba border) within the past 14 days are subject to new restrictions prior to entering any Riverside Long-Term Care facility. Visitors who have traveled to or stopped at any Urban Centre (a […]

On November 16, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement on Louis Riel Day: “Today we commemorate and reflect on Louis Riel’s historical legacy and quest for justice. A hero to Métis people, Riel was executed 135 years ago after being found guilty of treason for leading […]

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Remembrance Day was observed across the District last week, including at the Emo Cenotaph. Observances were altered due to COVID this year. Ceremonies held by Canadian Legions were small, private events held by invitation. Rainy River First Nation and Couchiching First Nation each held public gatherings.

Dave Ogilvie photos

Remembrance Day was observed across the District last week, including at the Emo Cenotaph. Observances were altered due to COVID this year. Ceremonies held by Canadian Legions were small, private events held by invitation. Rainy River First Nation and Couchiching First Nation each held public gatherings.

We are now into the Christmas season. There are signs of hope for people around the world. Pfizer and Moderna both announced successful trials of vaccines to prevent getting the COVID virus. Even though the trials have been successful, receiving final approval to distribute the vaccines will take several months. […]

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Kelly (Brittany Hayes), left, prepares to read a letter left behind by a departed family member to Cookie (Beth Logue), Grace (Liz Logue) and Helen (Tracy Gibson) during a rehearsal for “Pearl’s Place,” a short play that will make its debut at the Legion Ladies Br. 29 PJs and Pearls […]

Staff Writer
Natali Trivuncic

The Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletic Association (OFSAA) announced last week that it has cancelled winter sports events. The sports that are being affected include hockey, skiing, basketball, volleyball, swimming and curling. Nicole Clarke, the Muskie girls hockey coach, said they predicted there would be a cancellation because of […]

Staff Writer
Natali Trivuncic

The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) saw eight new COVID-19 cases announced this week: three in the Dryden/Red Lake region and five in the Kenora region. We currently have nine active cases; one of the Dryden cases is resolved, but two previous cases from Sioux Lookout are still active. Dr. Kit […]

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The demolition of the Fort Frances mill continues, in what’s expected to be an 18-22 month process. Canadian National Demolitions is handling the tear-down of the former Resolute facility. Workers are being housed at a camp on the municipal airport grounds, to limit their exposure to local citizens. Employees at […]

Ken Kellar photo

The demolition of the Fort Frances mill continues, in what’s expected to be an 18-22 month process. Canadian National Demolitions is handling the tear-down of the former Resolute facility. Workers are being housed at a camp on the municipal airport grounds, to limit their exposure to local citizens. Employees at […]

Ken Kellar photo

The demolition of the Fort Frances mill continues, in what’s expected to be an 18-22 month process. Canadian National Demolitions is handling the tear-down of the former Resolute facility. Workers are being housed at a camp on the municipal airport grounds, to limit their exposure to local citizens. Employees at […]