District News

Travel restrictions near Fort Frances, due to the 407 hectare Fort Frances 47 fire, have been lifted. But the Ministry of Natural Resources Fire reminds the public, that doesn’t mean all danger has passed. The public is reminded that Fort Frances 47 is an active fire with ongoing fire suppression. […]

The fires are generally located in the southwestern part of the park, including near the international border and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. On Monday, Quetico’s managers announced that the parts of the park affected by the fires is closed to visitors. No camping or travel is allowed in […]

Police Briefs To report a crime, online reporting can be accessed at www.opp.ca/reporting. To contact the police by phone, call OPP Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. (Rainy River District, ON) – On June 13, 2021 members of the […]

While the dry and sunny weather may be nice for weekends at the cabin, farmers in the district are suffering the consequences of drought and are having to face the hard decision of selling their livestock. Kim Jo Bliss said it is a very stressful time because they are at […]

Summer is hard upon us, but it’s not too late for you early birds to get a worm. This Saturday evening, July 17th at 7:00 pm the West Rainy River District Lions will be holding their Early Bird Draw on that beautiful Princecraft Pontoon Boat that has been gracing the […]

The Rainy River District OPP has welcomed Inspector Shaun Crabbe as the new Detachment Commander, after the retirement of Nathan Schmidt. He took up his new post at the start of July. Crabbe is not new to northwestern Ontario as he has been a detachment commander in Red Lake and […]

(Rainy River, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police are investigating an incident involving a suspicious male in a truck in Rainy River, Ontario. On June 26, 2021 at approximately 10:00pm a male driving, what was described as, a white truck with a topper and rust around […]

Dennis Smith recently retired after a 35-year policing career with the OPP, and Treaty 3 Police. Throughout his career, Dennis has become a respected police officer. He has made a difference in the lives of many and hopes to continue to do so. Dennis, 62, was born to Billy and […]

With Phase 3 of the province’s reopening plan set to start on Friday, it’s easy to get excited for all the fun events that can make a return, including the Emo Fair. Due to the pandemic, Emo Fair organizers are taking things one step at a time and planning for […]