Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) saw eight new COVID-19 cases announced this week: three in the Dryden/Red Lake region and five in the Kenora region. We currently have nine active cases; one of the Dryden cases is resolved, but two previous cases from Sioux Lookout are still active. Dr. Kit […]
A digital town hall meeting was held for Thunder Bay Thursday night by Future Majority to discuss topics concerning young voters. Future Majority is a non-profit organization that aims to politically mobilize young Canadians who are interested in issues such as climate change, mental health and education. Future Majority has […]
The town of Fort Frances is being asked to give our local bee population a helping hand next spring. At last Monday night’s town council meeting, mayor and councillors heard a deputation from Reagan Breeze of Dryden in regards to an initiative he is at the forefront of that aims […]
At its November 3, 2020 regular Board meeting, the Rainy River District School Board awarded the construction contract for the Atikokan K-12 School, Childcare and EarlyON Child and Family Centre to Finn Way General Contractor Inc. in the amount of $26,124,170 + HST. With this approval complete, the Board can […]
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has received reports of three new positive COVID-19 test results – two in the Dryden / Red Lake region and one in the Kenora region, including one in a school. Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who […]
Press Release Weechi-it-tewin Family Services will be holding a free Chili and Bannock Lunch, to promote awareness about domestic violence. The event is a public event, with pick-up and go service, T-Shirts and prize draws. Please wear a mask – a limited number are available on-site if needed. The event […]
(GRASSY NARROWS, ON) – On November 10, 2020 the Treaty Three Police (T3PS) contacted the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to assist with a death investigation of a Grassy Narrows First Nation resident. The deceased has been identified as 39 year old Wesley Pahpasay. Mr. Pahpasay died on November 2, 2020 at […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – In the afternoon of Sunday November 15, 2020 members of the Fort Frances Detachment conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of Scott Street in the Town of Fort Frances, Ontario. As a result of this investigation, a 25 year-old Collingwood Ont. man has been […]
Amazon Prime Video Alex Rider – TV-14 – Action, Adventure, Family – Nov 13Based on the young adult spy novels but Anthony Horowitz about a teenaged spy. Alex rider is an ordinary teenager, except he’s also working to become an extraordinary spy for the British MI6. Crave Moonbase 8 Season […]
Police briefs Police are warning of an old scam, which has resurfaced in area mailboxes this week. Appearing to be a “Match 3” scratch ticket, the cards are actually linked to a high pressure sales scam. “This is a scam. This company clearly preys on people by misrepresenting themselves,” said […]
Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order to clamp down on indoor and outdoor private gatherings; celebrations, receptions, and other events; and bars and restaurants. Social gatherings in private homes will be limited to 10 people, indoors or out, with members being allowed from no more than three different households. […]
Due to surging numbers, Manitoba has entered the Critical Red level of pandemic restrictions, province-wide. The NWHU is advising local residents to not travel to Manitoba unless necessary, and to restrict interactions for two weeks after their return. The new provisions include:
