Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Canadian Women’s Foundation received $19.6 million to give as grants for women’s and other organizations offering gender-based violence support. These grants were given from the federal government to help organizations deal with the surge in reported gender-based violence incidents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian Women’s Foundation is Canada’s […]
Press Release The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the motoring public to practice safe winter driving habits. Snow and freezing temperatures will create some hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are reminded to completely clear the snow off their vehicles and to ensure visibility in all directions before heading […]
As schools continue with virtual learning, most parents are looking for new ways to keep their kids engaged and on track. Fortunately, there are some simple tips and tricks that can help. Stay ahead of the learning curve with these simple remote learning tips. Keep to a school schedule. School […]
Premier Doug Ford has announced that Ontario will be returning to a State of Emergency due to increasing COVID-19 cases. In the his daily press conference today, Ford said the state of emergency will last at least 28 days with the possibility that it could be extended if numbers have […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Tuesday that there are no new cases to report but numbers are still high with 44 active cases in the region. There are two in the Dryden/ Red Lake area, 50 in the Kenora region and 27 in the Rainy River District. Since […]
Covid-19 Restriction limit to 5 people effective January 14, 2021 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding lake goers of some important rules when attending an ice hut. Ice fishing and time outdoors is a great way to enjoy the winter season. However, police would like to address the public pertaining to […]
Member of provincial parliament, Greg Rickford, announced three supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19. The applications for these grants will be available through the Ontario website. Ontario Small Business Support Grant This grant offers up to $20,000 to small businesses that must close or significantly restrict services due to the […]
No matter your skill level, if you have yarn, knitting needles and passion, there is room for you at the knit-a-long. Birch Bark Yarns is hosting their “Sweater Weather knit-a-long”. The virtual knit-a-long will run from January to March 31, 2021. For each sweater completed during this time, the person who […]
The Rainy River District continues to see a rise in COVID-19 cases. The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced 20 new cases over the weekend – 18 for the Rainy River region. The total of active cases in the district to 14. Since March, there have been a total of 206 […]
The Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of six new positive COVID-19 test results in the District of Rainy River region and two new positive COVID-19 test results in the Kenora region. Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The fluctuation in temperature and warmer weather has caused concern regarding the condition of the ice in the Rainy River District. The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police would urges members of the public to ensure they consider proper safety precautions if they are […]
THUNDER BAY — The 2020 Festive RIDE program saw close to 60 drivers charged with impaired driving offences in northwestern Ontario. According to preliminary data released by Ontario Provincial Police on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 14 people were issued warn range suspensions and 44 people were charged with impaired, driving with […]
