Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Every Thursday in the Township of Alberton, you will find Debora Gerber in her kitchen, mixing history, kneading culture and designing personality into her bread. Debora has fond memories from her childhood in Switzerland, of her mother making fresh bread for their household. After she moved to Canada six years […]
Pikangikum, Ontario – Almost two weeks after the Ontario Provincial Police exited Pikangikum First Nation, which led to the disruption of nursing and health care support in the Community, the First Nation still has no resolution from government and authorities on next steps. “The community is looking for its own […]
There has been a confirmed case of the UK variant in a high school student in Dryden. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) expects more variant cases to be confirmed in the upcoming days and it is unclear at this time if this cluster of cases is linked to the COVID-19 outbreak […]
COVID-19 has hit hard many sectors in northern Ontario and manufacturing is no exception. As an important sector to Canada’s economy, the government of Canada announced that is helping northern Ontario companies to modernize their processes with involves adopting new technologies, improving productivity and maintaining a highly skilled workforce. On […]
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has identified that there was a low level risk of COVID-19 exposure in many business locations throughout Dryden between March 9 and March 24, 2021. All individuals who had high risk exposure to COVID-19 have been notified and given specific instructions. Anyone who has shopped in […]
The OPP are sending out their thanks to the public for their assistance in locating a missing Burditt Lake man. Hal Harasymyk has been located. Out of respect for Hal’s loved ones, no other details are being released by police at this time. Hal was reported missing by concerned friends […]
Have you been pining for a sit-down meal at your favourite restaurant, but were worried you’d be turned away due to restricted capacity? The province is now giving you one less thing to worry about. According to a release from the Northwestern health Unity, the Province has loosened some of […]
Amazon Prime She Dies Tomorrow – R – Psychological thriller, Comedy, Drama – Mar 25 Without any rational explanation, Amy has a strange feeling she’s going to die tomorrow. To make matters worse this feeling is contagious and spreading quickly through town. Crave Penelope (Requires Starz) – PG – Comedy, […]
Police briefs Please contact 911 for emergencies or call 1-888-310-1122 to make a report of a non-emergent nature. For anonymous tips, call Cirmestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca (FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now made an arrest in connection with a serious assault that […]
Vaccination clinics have opened across the District, with those aged 75 and over now eligible to register for a COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Northwestern Health Unit, the clinics have been designed with safety in mind, to limit contact between clients. Each clinic has signage indicating entrances, parking, exits, and […]
It has been over one year since COVID-19 ripped through the region, causing turmoil for both businesses and individuals. On March 18, the Wilson Center hosted their webinar: Measuring the Regional impacts of the Canada-U.S. Border Restrictions to talk to experts about the impacts the border closure has had. In […]
In February, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Investigation Coordination Unit hired Dr. Olsen Harper, a member of the Lac Seul First Nation, to identify human trafficking in northwest Ontario and its impact on Indigenous individuals and communities. Det. Staff Sgt. Andrew Taylor of the OPP’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit said […]
