Local News from Across the Rainy River District
With Halloween looming large on the horizon, enterprising individuals are still taking it upon themselves to offer a fun and COVID safe way for families to enjoy the spookiest holiday of the year. Alicia Leany is a recent transplant to the Rainy River District and Emo in particular, having arrived […]
This morning, the Northwestern Health Unit received a report of two new positive COVID-19 test results in the Dryden / Red Lake region. Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for these cases will be contacted […]
On Friday, October 23, the Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Kenora area. 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 […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a low of -4 C(25). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of minus-one (30) and a low of minus-seven (19). Saturday will see a mix of sun and cloud […]
Police briefs (Couchiching) On Thursday, Oct 8, members of the Treaty #3 Police Service’s Street Crime Unit conducted an investigation into the sale of controlled substances on the Couchiching First Nation, resulting in two people being charged with several offences and a search warrant being executed on a residence on […]
Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Kenora area, Wednesday, October 21. 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 […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 stand in resolute solidarity with the Mi’kmaw Nation. The eruption of violence in Nova Scotia between Mi’kmaw and non-indigenous fishermen over the past several weeks has been closely observed by the leadership and citizens of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3. Since […]
A passionate group of scare fans and volunteers have made Rainy River the home of the scariest event in the district. In conjunction with Rainy River Rec Centre, the town will be playing host to the Trail of Terror, a haunted walk that is being held for the next two […]
(UNORGANIZED TOWNSHIP) – On Friday October 9, 2020 at approximately 1:16 p.m. members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a camper trailer that had been burned to the ground. The camper trailer was located on Charles Road adjacent to […]
It is Spooktacular. The Rainy River Trail of Terror will send a Covid 19 chill up your spine. Envisioned by Shannon Hagarty and Marty Kreger this concept opened a way for the community to be active and involved in a fun Halloween Season activity while not being cowed by the […]
Paws and Claws, a non-profit charity based in International Falls, Minnesota, is expanding into Fort Frances. Before the borders closed, animals found on the Canadian side were transported to International Falls where they received treatment and foster families, until they got adopted. However, with the border shut, Paws and Claws […]
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Yolanda Wanakamik as the Director of Indigenous Affairs. A member of Whitesand First Nation, located in the traditional territory of the Robinson Superior Treaty, Yolanda is passionate about health, education and community. She was appointed to […]
