Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Substantial completion of the new OPP detachment in Fort Frances is expected by September, OPP Sgt. Ann McEwen said. Construction did not stop when COVID-19 hit because all the workers and contractors took the precautions that the government recommended, McEwen added. “There is no definite date for us to move-in […]
Despite rain throughout the region, there were 13 new fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the late afternoon of July 7. Currently there are 28 active fires in the region: 14 of which are not under control, two fires are being held, nine fires are under control and three […]
Northwestern Health Unit has revised our COVID-19 numbers based on recent ministry guidance provided in version 8.0 of the Management of Cases and Contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario (Jun 23/20) (http://ow.ly/4K7550At3Y0) to promote consistent reporting across the province. That updated document recommended that a positive test result in an asymptomatic […]
Crayfish are a common sight in this neck of the woods and are a highly sought-after crustacean worldwide, being rich in protein and low in fat. In fact, in Europe, they are considered a delicacy. Crayfish are omnivorous, so they feed on animals and plants, either living or decomposing. Some […]
Press Release There have been reports of algae blooms on Laurenson Lake in Kenora and Thunder Lake in Dryden. The blooms are being tested to see if they are blue-green algae. At this time the results are not known, so the Northwestern Health Unit is asking people to be cautious […]
There were 11 new forest fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the mid-afternoon of July 05. All three fires are in the Eastern side of Quetico Provincial Park There are currently 29 active forest fires in the Northwest Region. 17 are not under control, eight are under control, one […]
(Rainy River District, ON) – On June 24, 2020, two individuals entered Canada from the United States of America through the Fort Frances port of Entry. Along with other stipulations, the two were instructed by Canada Border Services Agency to drive directly to their destination and remain there for 14 […]
(ATIKOKAN) On June 25, 2020, members of the Atikokan Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident involving a threat at the Atikokan municipal office. At 10:26 am, an unknown male entered an electronic online Atikokan council meeting and announced a bomb threat. Police took immediate action […]
(OPP) – With summer now in full swing, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is sharing important facts and data about safety equipment that saves lives and reduces injuries on and off the road. A PFD close by is not close enough A personal floatation device (PFD) is inarguably the most […]
(THUNDER BAY, ON.) -On the 25th of June 2020 at approximately 9:25pm members of the Thunder Bay OPP responded to a single motorcycle collision on Highway 61 near Little Norway Road. The motorcycle operator failed to negotiate a curve and entered the ditch. The female operator was conscious at the […]
Confederation College has been regularly assessing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation and has been following direction given by government and health authorities. The health and safety of the College community remains its primary concern. After much consideration, and as a result of the ongoing pandemic and continued restrictions, the College […]
Win me! No! Not the lovely Hannah…. But the Princecraft Vectra 21 Pontoon Boat. This is the grand prize being raffled by the Rainy River Baudette Border Lions Club at this year’s Rainy River Walleye Tournament, September 19, 2020. The Club took delivery of this unit in June and is […]
