District News

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn.–U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the International Falls Port of Entry targeted a rail container destined to arrive in Ranier, Minnesota. CBP officers inspected the rail container and discovered dolls in violation of intellectual property rights (IPR) regulations. Last month, CBP […]

Colourful signs will be popping up at various businesses throughout the Rainy River District, as The Northwestern Health Unit has updated their ChooseWise disclosure system. One new feature includes on-site disclosure inspection signs that will be going up at food premises, personal service settings, recreational camps, and recreational water facilities […]

The Ring of Fire Northern Road Link has been given the green light by stakeholders, in a historic announcement from Ontario and First Nations communities. “We are living in very exciting times,” said Kenora Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and Minister of Indigenous […]

The 38th Annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival is returning from March 6 to 8 and there’s a full slate of fun activities for those who attend. Howard Dodd who helps organize the winter carnival each year said the weekend-long event features everything from a fishing derby and cribbage tournament to […]

St. Patrick’s Church Emo will be hosting their annual Traditional Irish Supper, on Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30 p.m. The meal will be Loin of Bacon (smoked pork loin), served with Creamy Cabbage & Champ and all the sides (mashed potatoes). Admission to the supper will be by advanced ticket […]

The Rainy River Figure Skating Club was busy rehearsing on Sunday, March 1 for their upcoming Blades on Broadway shows Saturday March 7 at 6 p.m. and Sunday March 8 at 2 p.m. There are about 40 young people in this year’s spectacular from Rainy River and neighbouring communities. The […]

On Feb. 29, at approximately 9:13 p.m., officers from the Red Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting regular traffic duties and initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle that was travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 105, within the Municipality of Red Lake. […]

Today, indigenous, municipal and business representatives from North-Western Ontario were at the Ontario Legislature to advocate consideration of all access routes to the Ring of Fire chromite deposit. The East-West Ring of Fire Road Coalition outlined their support for an Environmental Assessment (EA) of all access road alternatives, including one […]

(KENORA, ON) With the nicer weather approaching, many cottage and seasonal property owners begin to open their properties for the season. However, it is important to protect your investment all year-round. Some tips to safe guard your cottage include: If you have been a victim of theft or a break […]

At a meeting with the public last night in Emo, CN representatives speculated that “ice jacking” may have been the cause of last week’s 31-car derailment on highway 602. Although a formal investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada is ongoing, CN’s evidence suggests that track, warped and lifted […]

New Gold recently announced an updated life of mine for its Rainy River site north of Barwick that ceases operations in 2028 instead of 2031, but creates a stronger free cash flow for the mid-tier gold miner. While the shorter lifespan creates some uncertainty going forward for regional employment, it […]