Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Relief is on the way for farmers and agricultural producers in the Rainy River District, but there are worries it won’t be enough. At a press conference held Tuesday afternoon inside the Ontario Crops Research Centre – Emo, formerly the Emo Agricultural Research Station, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford was […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has crossed another vaccination milestone, with more than 80 per cent of those aged 18 and older in the region having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. In addition, 67 per cent of people aged 12 and older in the region have […]
Bouncy castles and family games being organized in place of midway After a rocky start, the Emo Fair is underway, and planning is full speed ahead. Angela Halvorsen, board member of the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society, said they received the go ahead in early July and since then they […]
Restrictions have eased and Smear players have started shuffling in again. As we have computer classes on Tuesdays, for the time being we will be playing cards on Monday and Friday at 1:15 p.m. The Wednesday drop-in will take place Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, as the afternoon is […]
He holds a marker in the morning and a lathe at night. Ron Cameron’s woodwork is not like any other. From coffee tables to deck chairs, the rustic charm makes his carvings a little extra special. Cameron, 45, owns Woodenearth designs and is also a teacher at Nestor Falls School. […]
The first week of hosting forest fire evacuees from northwestern Ontario in Timmins has gone “very good” so far, says fire chief Tom Laughren. Timmins is temporarily housing about 150 people from Pikangikum First Nation who were forced to leave their community due to forest fires. A total of 865 […]
Despite recent precipitation, the forest fire situation in Ontario’s Northwestern Region continues to escalate. Forestry and industrial activity across the region has been restricted, and a total fire ban remains in place. As of the last report, there were 140 fires burning across the district, including 14 new blazes. Fires […]
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. (MARATHON, ON) – On July 14, 2021 at 9:55 p.m. members of […]
The fires in northwestern Ontario are at unprecedented levels with drought and lightning taking most of the credit. Chris Marchand, fire information officer with the Aviation Forest Fire and Emergency Services centre in Dryden, said the numbers of new fire starts is a cause for concern. There are currently 165 […]
The winner of the West Rainy River District Pontoon Boat Early Bird Draw for $1000 was ticket # 2955, Nico Tang. The draw was conducted on Saturday July 17, 2021 at 7:00 pm by Lottery Chair Jack Elliott at Br #54 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Rainy River, ON. […]
The long anticipated Sales Barn is nearing completion, and recently got a visit from MPP Greg Rickford. The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association was awarded $829,700 by the province, through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to rebuild two sales barns, install an underground watering system, purchase a new scale […]
Canada is known for its vast forests and beautiful wildlife, something that we often take for granted because we assume it will always be here but in other parts of the world, it is something that they are trying to get back. Michael Yellowlees is walking across Canada to bring […]
