District News

(Updated Feb. 20) At approximately 8:30 p.m. Feb. 18, a CN train derailed near Emo, at Highway 602, south of the Trans Canada Highway. The crash blocked one crossing, according to CN. Approximately 30 railcars derailed in various positions, with 26 carrying crude oil. At least two cars leaked. The […]

INTERNATIONAL FALLS–Voyageurs National Park Association (VNPA), in partnership with the National Park Service and the University of Minnesota – Duluth, will host a free dark sky program on Feb. 27. The program will be offered twice and registration is required. The Cosmic Tour and Dark Sky Adventure will be hosted […]

(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Organized Crime and Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) have made an arrest as a result of an investigation. On Tuesday Feb. 18, at 1:39 p.m. police arrested a 35-year-old Kenora man with multiple weapons-related infractions, including Possession of a […]

Today [Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020], the undersigned municipal councillors issued the following statement: “We are councillors in Northwestern Ontario. We make this statement on our own behalf. “Collectively, we are a caucus of the youngest municipal representatives in the region, and as such, we are uniquely positioned to comment on […]

MPP Sol Mamakwa, the Official Opposition critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, released the following statement in support of the Wet’suwet’en Nation, and supporting actions throughout the nation: “The recent arrests by the RCMP in Wet’suwet’en Nation signal yet another failure on Canada’s part to recognize and respect the laws […]

New Gold announced a new life of mine plan for its operations north of Barwick, with an expected closure in 2028. Mayor June Caul said she isn’t too concerned about the mine’s reduction in lifespan from 2031, as there’s still several years to find other sources of employment for the […]

The 38th annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival is almost here. The family friendly carnival will be held Friday, March 6 to Sunday March 8, with a full weekend of events planned. Friday: 3-6 p.m. Free children’s games at the Nestor Falls Public School Skating Rink. Dogsled rides, games, glow skating, […]

Local police officers have been busy apprehending impaired drivers over the past two weeks. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Feb. 7, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate a collision. The driver was transported to the Fort Frances Detachment where […]

The Emo Hospital Auxiliary will be holding their annual Shamrock Tea and Bake Sale on Friday, March 13 in the Emo Hospital Cafeteria from 1 – 3 p.m. Admission to the tea will be $5 and will support the work and projects of the Auxiliary in the Emo Hospital. Come […]

Several Prides of Lions were spotted prowling Rainy River on Friday, Feb. 7. The frigid temperatures soon had some four dozen seeking shelter in the meeting hall of the Royal Canadian Legion, Br 54. The occasion was the Charter Celebration of the Rainy River-Baudette Border Lions Club. RRBB Lions was […]

It was a full house at the Ethnic Supper at Our Lady of the Good Counsel in Rainy River, Sunday night, Feb. 16. Hosted by the Fr. Florentin Council of the Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight Dave Sharp of Stratton MC’d the event. This year the Ethnic Supper was held […]

The regular executive meeting of the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary was held on Monday Feb. 3. Linda Booth presided, with ten members and one guest attending. A meeting was not held in January. A Lobby Sale hosted by the LVGHA was held in conjunction with a Staff Coffee Break […]