(Sioux Lookout, ON) – Warmer temperatures and spring weather have increased foot traffic on our local streets, as well as crimes of opportunity. Members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting assistance from the public in preventing these crimes by securing their vehicles and keeping valuables out of sight. […]
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Two new fires were discovered in the Northwest Region by the afternoon of May 13. Four new fires were discovered in the Northwest region in the May 12 update. At the time of this update the fire hazard was high across most of the region, though incoming precipitation is expected […]
Submitted 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”. Above, RPNs Chantal Seguin and Nadine Gerula at RRHC with their new Med Cart sporting a laptop […]
(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 […]
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 […]
Submitted 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 […]
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(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 […]
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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) […]
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(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. On Saturday night, May 9th, 2020, officers from the Sioux Lookout OPP and LSPS responded […]
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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 […]
Submitted 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.
Submitted 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 […]
