Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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 […]
The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association is breaking ground this spring at the Stratton Sales Yard to add a new facility and upgrades to the existing barn. Marcus Powlowski, member of parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River announced on Friday, March 19 a non-repayable loan of $830,000, which is being granted to […]
The cat colony is emptying thanks to Best for Kitty, but they need help Feral cats have become a serious nuisance in many of our communities. You can be part of the problem by putting out food, encouraging cats to breed indiscriminately or, like the organization Best for Kitty, do […]
We are going to take a break from featuring a “Pet of the Week” this week to tell you a bit about “Best for Kitty”. We are an emergency rescue for cats and kittens in the Rainy River District and began operation at the end of October, 2020. Since our […]
In the year of COVID many local groups have had to adapt to keep life as close to normal as possible, and the Rainy River District 4-H Association has been no exception. Coming into the end of March, when the agriculture group traditionally holds its annual awards banquet, the 4-H […]
Starting today, those 75 years and older can book using the ministry booking system. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) said she encourages anyone who is eligible to book an appointment for the vaccine. Those who are currently eligible are anyone born […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the OPP is requesting assistance from members of the public to locate a missing person. The OPP is trying to locate 54 year old Hal HARASYMYK of Burditt Lake in Senn Township. Hal is believed to be operating a White […]
Amazon Prime Video The Stand Season 1 – TV-MA – Adventure, Drama, Fantasy – March 19 Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, The Stand, is King’s take on a post-apocalyptic world. The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a 108-year-old and a handful […]
Police briefs Please contact 911 for emergencies or call 1-888-310-1122 to make a report of a non-emergent nature. (FORT FRANCES, ON) – Shortly after 10:00 pm on March 12th, members of the Atikokan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act violation. Further investigation […]
As the federal government deliberates, MPP Greg Rickford said he is in support of the use of a “vaccine passport” for International travel. “Over the past summer, I had the opportunity to meet with tourist operators across Northwestern Ontario,” said Rickford. “During this time, I heard loud and clear that […]
Last Wednesday, Emo Council were given closure about a conflict of interest investigation involving Emo Mayor Harold McQuaker. McQuaker was being investigated by the Township’s integrity commissioner after an Emo resident filed an application on July 15, 2020 alleging that McQuaker contravened section 5 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest […]
Booking process open to those aged 80 and over The provincial vaccination booking system was launched on Monday. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said there were a few technical glitches, but many residents were able to book dates for vaccinations. The […]
