Police briefs The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning the public of the recent increase in drug overdoses in the North West Region. Concerns have been raised that there could be a potential batch of fatal street drugs circulating in the area. “Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid. You can’t […]
District News
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
The saying that nothing is so bad it can’t get a little worse came true on Tuesday afternoon, September 7 at the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Sales Yard in Stratton Ontario when a bolt of lightning made an apparent direct hit on the Hydro transformer about 3 pm. It brought urgent […]
Press release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises the public that there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated residents in the Emo area. An outbreak associated with Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program (SCAP) and SonShine Christian Kindergarten has been declared and affects many households and age groups. By provincial definition, an […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) will be holding vaccination clinics at schools to provide teachers, staff and students aged 12 and older the opportunity to get the vaccine, if they so desire. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said the vaccine is the most effective […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
There’s a new program in town aimed at giving Indigenous women in need a helping hand and skills to work towards a better future. Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) has recently launched the first session of its brand new Azhmeniinigoziwin (AZH) program, a nine-month women’s empowerment program aimed at providing […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The last day for advanced voting was on Monday and with six more days until election day, voters are ready to get in line on Sept. 20 to make the final call. Kevin O’Donnell, assistant returning officer for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, said the voting process is running smoothly. Prior to […]
Election Day in Canada is on Monday, September 20. The Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding has five candidates to choose from. We asked each of them to submit their thoughts on current issues to help voters to make an informed choice at the ballot box. To find out where and how […]
Press release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises the public that there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated residents in the Emo area. An outbreak associated with Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program (SCAP) and SonShine Christian Kindergarten has been declared and affects many households and age groups. By provincial definition, an […]
Staff
Three COVID-19 cases related to schools have been announced recently. The Rainy River District School Board received a notice of two positive cases of COVID-19 associated with Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program in Emo, on September 9. Both cases are students. The Northwest Catholic District School Board announced one student case […]
(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On Saturday Sept 12, 2021 at 10:17 pm members of the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 11-17 at the intersection of Hwy 102 also known as Sistonen’s Corner. Investigation revealed that a westbound […]
Press release
A toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom has been confirmed in Wabigoon Lake in Dryden. The body of water was sampled and tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) asks people to be cautious when using water from the lake in areas where suspect blue-green algae […]
Press release
Variant has been in area for several months The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) says the Delta variant of COVID-19 is noted throughout the region, according to a statement issued by the NWHU. In a follow-up statement, they noted that Delta is now the dominant strain in Ontario, and NWHU at […]
