Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Acting CAO aims to assist township for short term Facing a staffing shortage which forced the closure of the municipal office last week, the Township of Emo has appointed Doug Brown, former CAO of Fort Frances, as its acting CAO for a short-term period. Brown retired from the CAO position […]
About 50 people gathered at Knox United Church to commemorate victims of violence against women. December 6 was declared the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women by parliament in 1991. The day is marked on Dec. 6 each year because it is the anniversary of the […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is urging residents to continue following public health measures, especially now that the Omicron variant is being detected in northern Ontario. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health for the NWHU, said residents should not let their guards down especially as the holidays approach […]
The Rainy River Abattoir is heading in the right direction, and in better financial shape than recent years, but there is still work to be done to ensure the service continues to be offered in the region, said abattoir treasurer Kim Jo Bliss. Bliss said the organization still owes money, […]
Toy/food drives The Muskie Boys hockey team will be having their own Teddy Toss at their game against the Saints on Thursday. Bring a stuffy to toss on the ice after the team’s first goal. The Fort Frances Lakers will be accepting new, unwrapped toys outside the sportsplex before their […]
Having your town bisected by a disabled train may be a rare occurrence, but when the unlikely scenario became a reality, the joint emergency services of Alberton, Chapple, Emo and LaVallee were up for the challenge. On Sunday, November 28, a train experienced a mechanical failure in Emo, cutting the […]
In keeping with the Government of Canada’s recently announced adjustments to Canada’s border and travel measures, Riverside Health Care (RHC) has likewise adjusted its Covid-19 visitation requirements for Long Term Care and Acute Care visiting. Effective immediately anyone presenting to a RHC site will be required to provide proof of […]
Local OPP officers have stopped a number of impaired drivers over the last two weeks. On December 3, 2021 at around 2:15 p.m. officers from the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a traffic infraction on King’s Highway 11 near Mine Center. Officers conducted a traffic stop and […]
THUNDER BAY — Andrew Scribilo isn’t really going to drive all the way to Winnipeg in a snowstorm just to buy a smoked ham for the holidays. But he admits he thought about it. The Kenora chamber of commerce president says the fact he can’t buy a Christmas ham in […]
All travellers coming to Canada must submit their mandatory information in ArriveCAN (free App or website), including their digital proof of vaccination and a quarantine plan within 72 hours before arriving in Canada. For more information, visit www.canada.ca/arrivecan. If you need assistance with the app, or don’t have a computer, […]
Holding true to the season of giving, another opportunity to help give those in need of a helping hand is approaching, this Saturday. The annual Stuff-A-Cruiser will be held in multiple locations across the Rainy River District on Saturday, December 4, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Event organizer Jennifer […]
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently seeking candidates interested in a career in policing. Uniform recruitment is travelling the region looking for applicants at their competitive best and ready to apply. We are looking for auxiliary members, special constables, and uniform constables. Minimum qualifications Minimum 18 years of age Canadian Citizen or permanent […]
