Ladies, it’s going to be the pajama party of the year, and you’re invited. The Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary 29 is busy organizing it’s first ladies only fundraising dinner, the PJs and Pearl’s Gala, to be held Saturday, April 4 at the Legion. The event is an exclusive, fun-filled […]
District News
Ken Kellar
Hot on the heels of another fundraising dinner, the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River is at it again. The Society, with the help of the Red Hat Ladies of Rainy River, will be hosting the annual Linda Johnston Memorial Dinner at the Rainy River Legion on Saturday, Feb. 22. Alzheimer […]
From the OPP
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of statutory release. Jamie Dryden is described as an Indigenous male, 32 years of age, 5’6″(168cm), 165 lbs (75kgs) with short […]
Press Release
Fort Frances is receiving $682,000 from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) to assist in building and reparing roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure. Rainy River is getting $145,000 while Emo secured $64,000 and Morely, La Vallee, Dawson, Chapple, and Alberton each get $50,000, This year, Kenora–Rainy River will receive […]
From the OPP
On Thursday, Feb. 13, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) from the Ignace and Dryden Detachments were notified of three individuals involved in a series of thefts in the Thunder Bay area. The three individuals were believed to be travelling westbound on Highway 17 in two separate vehicles. Officers […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondent
Emo correspondent
Two country jams are on tap for the next couple of weeks. The Barwick Jam will be held in the Barwick Hall on Feb. 15. Admission to this event will be $5 and will include the entertainment plus a light lunch and some tea/coffee, pop or water. Come out for […]
Ken Kellar
While there weren’t quite as many people out as was hoped for, Saturday still marked another successful venture for the Rainy River District Trappers Council. The Council held their second spring trapper workshop, since resurrecting the idea in 2019, at the Metis Hall in Fort Frances. Council president Brian Love […]
Family Day is almost here. Time to pack up the kids, and have some fun together throughout the Rainy River District. This year, the holiday lands on Monday, Feb. 17, and a variety of local groups have been busy organizing events and activities. On the calendar this year are: The […]
Jack Elliott
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
The centre-piece of Rainy River’s Winter Festival will be the Rick Bourre Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Rick Bourre, a long time resident of Rainy, was an extremely dedicated volunteer. Particularly at the arena and curling rinks, where his mechanical genius kept the ice plants and […]
Press Release
Ontario’s government is helping increase broadband access and affordability for more than 600 residents living in the Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation community in Northwestern Ontario. Yesterday, Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and Minister of Indigenous Affairs, announced Keewaytinook Okimakanak is receiving $179,040 through the Northern Ontario Heritage […]
From the OPP
The local OPP wants a few good men and women to join its local ranks. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will offer an Information Session for the positions of Constable, Auxiliary Member and Experienced Officer. Guest speakers will be on hand to share knowledge, insight and helpful advice relating to […]
From the OPP
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to seek resolution of two unsolved homicides that occurred in Pikangikum more than a decade ago. James Strang and Judy Quill’s Killers Still at Large. At a recent news conference, OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique and Detective-Inspector Randy Heida – Major Case Manager […]
