District News

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry wants to remind hunters that they must stop for inspection by conservation officers. On Oct. 20, 2018, while patrolling the K6 Road in the Rainy River District, a conservation officer attempted to stop an SUV for an inspection under the Fish and Wildlife […]

The Ontario government is seeking the help of hunters as it takes steps to ensure sustainable wildlife populations and continued hunting opportunities for future generations. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is an untreatable brain disease that affects members of the deer family including white-tailed deer, elk, moose, and caribou. It has […]

Members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information of a suspicious vehicle on Railway Avenue in the Municipality of Machin last Wednesday at approximately 12 p.m. Police later located the vehicle at 7-Eleven in the City of Dryden. An officer attempted to conduct a traffic […]

Shortly after 11 a.m. last Wednesday (Nov. 13), members of the Rainy River District detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the Canada Post office in Atikokan. The Atikokan Fire Department, Rainy River District Emergency Response Service (EMS) were also called to attend. Employees at the post […]

There continues to be a lot of public interest in the Fort Frances Senior Centre board’s deliberations surrounding the feasibility of moving the current centre to the town’s former day care building, according to Coun. Wendy Brunetta. Coun. Brunetta, who serves on the senior centre board, said Tuesday evening they […]

The regular executive meeting for the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary was held on Nov. 5 in the third floor meeting room at the hospital. Past president Judy Webster presided and 12 members were in attendance. Exciting times are happening at the hospital! A lobby sale is planned for Nov. […]

Shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday, members of the Rainy River District detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the Rainy River Port of Entry by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Officers at the Port of Entry believed an impaired driver was attempting to enter Canada. An […]

Backus Community Center is pleased to announce that Kathryn L. O’Connor has joined the Backus staff as event co-ordinator. Many locals will know Kathryn as Ron and Jessie Laurion’s daughter. Kathryn’s experience in catering and operating a bed and breakfast in Alaska makes her a great asset to not only […]

The fourth meeting of the TWRS Rabbit Club was held at the Romyn’s house on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. The president, Danielle Schram, called the meeting to order. The members recited the 4-H pledge. The meeting minutes were read by Aynsley. Cale accepted the minutes as read and Bradley seconded […]

Enbridge Gas Inc. is helping Emo Fire & Emergency Service purchase firefighting training materials, through Project Assist–a program that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates. “At Enbridge Gas, safety is our priority. We’re proud to support Ontario firefighters who share […]

Daniel Murray and Liz Steele of Fort Frances won the $30 prize twice in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s cash calendar draw for the week of Nov. 3-9. Other $30 winners for that week included Wes McPherson and Gerry and Mary Polz (Fort Frances), Mathew Ashworth (Rainy River), […]

The Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association wishes to inform the public that they will not be undertaking a cash calendar lottery project for 2020. We wish to extend thanks to all those who supported the sale of these calendars over the years. Special thanks to all the district fire […]