Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Out of the Cold Shelter housed by the Apostolic Way Church is set to open for overnight stays starting December 1. The shelter is currently only open as a warming centre. Dan McCormick, chief administrative officer at the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB), said he hopes […]
While there is no doubt COVID-19 had its impacts on businesses in Canada and the United States, those impacts are different in nature and have a wide range of repercussions. Bryce Campbell owns four businesses, two in Ontario and two in Minnesota. The businesses in Ontario are the Copper River […]
(DRYDEN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Dryden Detachment is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. Nazariy GELETIY, 24 years old of Vancouver, British Columbia was last seen on September 12, 2020 near Roussin Road in Machin Township (west of Dryden). The male is described as being […]
(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located boaters in distress on Shoal Lake. On Monday August 31, 2020, at 2:42 a.m. the OPP were dispatched to a marine call. Police were advised that a 37 year old man with a 7 year old […]
The Northwestern Health Unit announced that all COVID-19 cases in the region are resolved. This announcement coincides with the first week of classes without substantial complaints. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit said residents should still remain vigilant in the northwestern region. “We are […]
When Ryan McMahon took to the Townshend Theatre stage on March 13 as the fifth show of the 2019-20 Tour de Fort season, no one knew the impact the COVID19 pandemic would have on live music. Almost every live music event across the country was cancelled or postponed over the […]
Kasper Transportation CEO Kasper Wabinski is ready to fight for his business, and he’s prepared to take the battle all the way to the Premier’s office. “What choice do I have? I don’t have a choice,” said Wabinski. Last week, Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) announced new routes, linking Atikokan […]
Press Release Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the inaugural Riverside 50/50 Online Raffle is Donna Doman of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Born and raised in Fort Frances, Doman (nee Fedoruk), who was literally left speechless with the news of her winning $23,825, was happy […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 0 C (32 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud during the day before clearing overnight with a high of 13 (55) and a low of four (39). Thursday will bring a mix […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 7 C (45 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers during the day before clearing overnight with high of 18 (64) and a low of nine (48). Saturday will […]
Observers of an overdose may hesitate to call 911 in fear of police involvement, if they are in possession of drugs themselves. To encourage people to seek life-saving assistance, the OPP is reminding citizens of the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act (GSDOA). In 2017, the law was enacted to encourage […]
KENORA – Ontario is investing $330,280 to help laid-off forestry workers in Kenora retrain for new jobs. The Kenora Forest Products lumber mill closed in September 2019, citing weak domestic and global lumber markets, and “very damaging” duty deposits as reasons for its closure. Today, a new physical action centre […]
