(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 […]
District News
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 […]
Special to the Times
Ashley Croswell
Ashley Croswell
Where has the time gone? When they say it flies by. . . they are not kidding! It seems just like yesterday when I received my letter of acceptance in the mail from the University of Winnipeg. Fast forward four years’ time and I am extremely excited to announce that […]
Press Release
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 29 announces winners for the sumissions to the Poster and Literary Contest The Legion said submissions were thoughtful and very interesting to read and see. Three schools participated, with 85 submissions from five classes. The Branch selected seven submissions to be sent to Division in Winnipeg. […]
(RED LAKE, ON) – On May 25, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Red Lake Detachment arrested and charged a Red Lake man following a call for service regarding Child Pornography. As a result of this investigation police arrested a 37 year old Red Lake man. The male is […]
(THUNDER BAY, ON.) – Impala Mine employees have lost one of their own. On May 27, at 3:08 pm officers with the Thunder Bay detachment of the OPP responded to a report of mining incident at the Impala Canada mine located on Highway 527 north of Thunder Bay. One male […]
(DRYDEN, ON) – A routine traffic stop has resulted in Contraband tobacco charges for three individuals. On May 26, at approximately 5:40 p.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial (OPP) Dryden Detachment with the assistance of officers from the Kenora Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17, Docker Township (West […]
