(Emo, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating several thefts from motor vehicles within the Township of Emo, Ontario. Between May 7 and 8, 2020, police received six different complaints alerting them to the thefts. Culprit(s) stole various items ranging from […]
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As the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) looks toward Canada Road Safety Week, it is reporting an increase in road fatalities as well as the leading behaviours linked to the deaths, which are the very focus of the national campaign. As of May 4, 71 people have died in fatal collisions […]
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(Sioux Lookout, ON) – Warmer temperatures and spring weather have increased foot traffic on our local streets, as well as crimes of opportunity. Members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting assistance from the public in preventing these crimes by securing their vehicles and keeping valuables out of sight. […]
Two new fires were discovered in the Northwest Region by the afternoon of May 13. Four new fires were discovered in the Northwest region in the May 12 update. At the time of this update the fire hazard was high across most of the region, though incoming precipitation is expected […]
(RAINY RIVER, ON) Charges have been laid in a firearm incident at Rainy River Hospital. On the morning of May 7, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to an incident outside the Rainy River Hospital located at 115 Fourth Street Rainy River, Ontario. No one was hurt or […]
Ken Kellar
One local man is using his COVID-19 downtime to benefit others in the community. Joey Payeur, an occasional teacher with both the Rainy River and Northwest Catholic District School Boards, is launching a fundraiser project he is calling “Step Forward.” The project is born both from a lifestyle change that […]
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(Fort Frances, ON) – On the evening of May 11, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the Rainy River District with assistance from the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau; Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau; Northwest Region Emergency Response Team; Northwest Region Crime Unit; and OPP Canine Unit executed a […]
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(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) working in partnership with the Lac Seul Police Service (LSPS) have laid drug trafficking charges following a domestic dispute. On Saturday night, May 9th, 2020, officers from the Sioux Lookout OPP and LSPS responded […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of 0 C (32 F). Tomorrow will bring showers that will turn to periods of rain overnight with a high of 11 (52) and a low of eight (46). Thursday will continue to see a chance of showers throughout the day […]
Minnesota’s health officials have confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in Koochiching County. The individual is currently isolated at home. “We are encouraging all citizens of Koochiching County to continue to follow the directive from Governor Walz to stay at home to help prevent further spread of Covid-19,” said a […]
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The Emo Fall Fair is the latest casualty of COVID-19. In a post to Facebook this morning, the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society (RRVAS) Board of Directors made the announcement that the Fall Fair, originally scheduled for August 13-15, 2020 would be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No additional […]
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A.C.E.L. Fire & Emergency Services would like to provide an update on an incident that occurred last week. At approximately 3:15 p.m. on April 24, Emo station responded to an out of control wildland fire, which originated from a burn barrel. The fire was quickly brought under control by first […]
