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District News
Police briefs
(NIPIGON, ON) – On October 7, 2020 at approximately 1:07 p.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment responded to an incident where a male was located with vital signs absent at a residence in Nipigon. The male was transported to the hospital for medical treatment, but he was […]
Staff
This morning, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, revoked seniority based hiring of Ontario teachers, in favour of a merit-based model. The change will come into effect October 29, and will be a one-year policy, until the government and school boards can agree on a permanent solution, which address concerns of […]
Staff
Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Rainy River region. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be contacted directly. For reporting purposes, […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
This year’s “Harvest Market” held at Emo Feeds on Saturday, October 10, was deemed a success by organizers. Despite COVID-19 hovering not too far away the Emo Feed Store was a busy place this past weekend. Many people following the COVID-19 protocol to do some shopping in this extremely unique […]
Since our St. Patrick’s Day luncheon had to be cancelled due to the onset of coronavirus in Canada, we felt a need to find a way to communicate with our fellow seniors after months of silence. For those who use Facebook, our name there is: Rainy River Activity Depot. On […]
Ken Kellar
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Following two years of work and almost $40-million, the new bridge that connects Rainy River to Baudette, Minn. is finally complete. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, announced the completion of the Baudette/Rainy River International Bridge on Tuesday. The project began in […]
Press Release
This year the Minnesota Land Trust is happy to announce that the Rainy Lake Conservancy has been awarded the honor of the Minnesota Land Trust “Partner of the Year.” “The Rainy Lake Conservancy truly is one of our unsung heroes when it comes to conservation,” says Kris Larson, executive director […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced one new positive COVID-19 case in the Dryden/Red Lake region. Currently there are five active cases, two in the Dryden/Red Lake area, one in Kenora and two in Sioux Lookout. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said the health unit […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
On Thursday, about 15 protesters gathered in front of 479 Government Rd. in Dryden, Ontario, to ask the provincial government for increased staffing and funding for long-term care homes. Katrina Peterson, vice-president of Unifor Local 324 and a full time registered practical nurse at the Princess Court long-term care home […]
LVGHA News
The monthly meeting for the Laverendrye General Hospital Auxiliary was held in the hospital conference room on October 5 with eight members in attendance Five in person and three virtually. COVID -19 protocols were observed. The Hospital Auxiliary Association of Ontario has been disbanded, and is now part of Volunteer […]
The Rainy River Seniors Depot is searching for a Secretary. Responsibilities would be attending monthly meetings, writing the minutes, and reading them at future meetings. Contact Myrna Armstrong, 707-8536, Angele White, 483-1088, or Rebecca Wood, 271-4473, or e-mail seniorsdepot@outlook.com to join. The Rainy River Women’s Institute Emo Museum is searching […]
