Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Ontario is reporting 948 new cases of COVID-19 today, and seven new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 315 cases are in Toronto, 269 in Peel Region, 81 in York Region and 64 in Ottawa. The province says it has conducted 27,908 tests since the last […]
New COVID-19 restrictions take effect in Manitoba today as the province moves to curb the spread of the virus, particularly in its capital city. The Winnipeg region faces tighter restrictions than the rest of the province, including a ban on indoor service at bars and restaurants, and a limit of […]
A $50,000 reward is being offered by the provincial government for information on a missing woman from Nipigon. On April 14, 2020, 26-year-old Alyssa Turnbull was reported missing. At the time of her disappearance, Alyssa was residing in Nipigon. Alyssa is described as 5’3″ (160 cm), 100 lbs (45 kg) […]
Although gardening doesn’t need a lot of fancy equipment, having some proper tools can make all the difference in the making the job easier and more efficient. I have listed some of the best garden tools that I have invested in over the years. For watering chores I use the […]
Ask anyone to name a butterfly and almost without exception they will say ‘Monarch’. The big, reddish-orange and black butterfly is present and easily recognised across the southern third of Canada, throughout the United States, and into Mexico. Our general familiarity with the Monarch unfortunately has come about due the […]
Flurries on the way Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of -11 C (12). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of two (36) with a low of 0 (32). Saturday will be cloudy with a chance of showers […]
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has faced Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers enough times to understand the challenge facing his young cornerbacks. “I don’t want to disrespect any other quarterbacks, but this guy’s the best in the business in my opinion,” Zimmer said. Rodgers and three-time Pro Bowl receiver […]
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned a deadly attack in the French city of Nice on Thursday as a “heinous” act of terrorism, saying that the perpetrators “do not get to define Muslims.” An attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church in the Mediterranean city, […]
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the European Union’s two top political leaders expressed faith in the American people today ahead of a presidential election whose outcome has major implications for global relations. Trudeau, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel, the European Union Council president […]
Police briefs The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to advise of a recent increase in reports of cyberfraud in the area. The majority of those affected have been victims of phishing schemes involving call spoofing- individuals who responded to an email, text message, or recorded voice phone call that […]
Detachment commander Insp. Nathan Schmidt, left, Fort Frances mayor June Caul, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, OPP Deputy Commissioner of Field Operations Chris Harkins and Couchiching First Nation Chief Brian Perrault posed together for a photo following a tour of the new OPP detachment building in Fort Frances on Tuesday […]
Sam Green hugs it out with a new friend at the Fort Frances Nursery School. The preschool facility has been in full Halloween mode, with crafts and pumpkin carving, in preparation of the big day.
