The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is investigating a case of COVID-19 that was reported this weekend. The individual is employed at Pioneer Ridge Long-Term Care home in Thunder Bay. Pioneer Ridge recently tested all staff for COVID-19 as part of the enhanced surveillance initiative currently being implemented in […]
District News
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
There are three new COVID-19 cases in Kenora. Two of the confirmed cases were found in the Kenora jail. The third case was in Whitedog First Nation, which is north of Kenora. Both cases found in prison were asymptomatic, meaning they show no signs of illness but can still pass […]
ONTARIO ACCESSWIRE Today, Ron Bell, the National Spokesperson for the National Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco (NCACT) and a 30-year veteran of the Winnipeg Police Service deemed the Ontario area of Kenora-Rainy River as the Gateway of Contraband Tobacco. “Kenora-Rainy River has always been known as the Gateway of Contraband Tobacco […]
Press release
KENORA-RAINY RIVER – Today MPP Greg Rickford announced that Ontario will allow short term rentals, including lodges, cabins, cottages, homes, condominiums and B&Bs to resume operations in Ontario starting on Friday, June 5 at 12:01 am. Operators will still need to follow occupational health and safety guidelines and follow the […]
Press Release
The Grand Council Treaty #3 would like to give a big congratulations to all the Treaty #3 Online Science Fair Contest Winners for last week’s theme ‘Climate Change’! Kids Category 6-12 1st Place: Kashia N (10) from Couchiching2nd Place: Kole N (7) from Couchiching3rd Place: Jace K-S (10) from Wauzhushk […]
(RED LAKE, ON) – On June 2, officers from the Red Lake detachment of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of officers from Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) conducted an investigation into drug trafficking. As a result of the investigation, a 36 year old Red […]
The Rainy River District School Board is now accepting registrations for the 2020-21 school year online at www.rrdsb-registration.com. Once the application has been submitted, families will receive a confirmation email and will be contacted by the school. Families will complete the final step in the registration process once schools reopen. […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
During these difficult and unprecedented times, there are stories that make you feel good, hopeful and cheerful. Stories that despite it all, give hope for a promising and brighter tomorrow. Sharla MacKinnon, principal at Crossroads Public School in Devlin, shares some positive and feel-good stories as her school navigates the […]
Press Release
The Rainy River District School Board is now accepting registrations for the 2020-21 school year online at www.rrdsb-registration.com. While schools remain closed due to COVID-19, families who have children to register for Kindergarten can register virtually, if they haven’t already done so. In addition, students who are new to RRDSB […]
Staff
Pride lives here – and is on the move to Thunder Bay. Thunder Pride Association has announced they are partnering with Borderland Pride to expand the “Pride Lives Here” campaign to Thunder Bay. The campaign is about promoting visibility of 2SLGBTIQ+ people and promoting inclusion and diversity in northwestern Ontario. […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Cis McComb celebrated her 107th birthday on May 29. This honourable and amazing event was celebrated at the Emo Health Center, where Cis makes her home. Despite COVID-19, a fun filled birthday party was held for Cis. Along with other residents (social distanced), she enjoyed time in the sunroom, with […]
Special to the Times
Kelli Saunders
Kelli Saunders
For those living in the central portion of the watershed, the Rainy River is a majestic landmark that has a wealth of history and significance attached to it, not to mention beauty! For the ecosystem as a whole, it is the most influential tributary to Lake of the Woods, contributing […]
