District News

Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial (OPP) received a traffic complaint of suspicious vehicles at a park situated on the south side of Kenora. The complaint was reported at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. Upon further investigation, police learned that a female pedestrian was struck […]

The Kenora OPP is issuing a reminder to all citizens that any act of mischief committed in relation to election signs is a criminal offence. The OPP would like to remind the public that it is an offence to remove or damage official election signs. People found damaging or removing […]

Clean Farms Northern Ontario is collecting all unwanted or obsolete agricultural pesticides and livestock/equine medications at no charge from Sept. 9-20. Emo Feed Service (21 Canning Lane) is hosting the collection between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. The collection is for any agricultural pesticides, identified with a Pest […]

Those with aerosol cans, pressurized containers, batteries, old paint cans and other hazardous waste items are being asked by the town to dispose of them during Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Day this Saturday (Sept. 14). A contracted waste disposal specialist will be at the Public Works garage located on […]

A local logging business recently received a financial boost from the provincial government. Barker Logging in Devlin received $170,341 to help offset a $850,000 investment spent on constructing a bush shack, and purchasing a wood loader, long-haul skidder, and truck. Business owner Jon Barker said the recent investment will go […]

The Rainy River Regional Abattoir took over operations at Rainy River Meats in Emo earlier this year and recently received funding to hire a marketing intern. Local MPP Greg Rickford stopped by the store last Wednesday to announce a $31,500 investment to fund the position for one year through the […]

A new “Coffee Break” season will begin with a “welcome” breakfast next Wednesday (Sept. 18) at 9:30 a.m. at the Emo Christian Reformed Church (18 Meadow Street). Breakfast will be followed by a time of fellowship and an introduction to their first Bible study, “Discover the Sermon on the Mount,” which will […]

The Off Lake Road culvert in Chapple recently received funding from the provincial government for its replacement. Local MPP Greg Rickford was at the Chapple Municipal Office on Wednesday to announce close to $120,000 for the culvert replacement. “Understand that this is a much-needed project for the road,” he said […]

There were no new forest fires confirmed in the West Fire Region yesterday by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). No new blazes have been reported since late August. There are currently 11 active fires in the region. One fire is under control, and 10 fires are being […]

The woman killed by a black bear on Sunday has been identified as Catherine Sweatt-Mueller of Maple Plain, Mn. Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a call for service at Red Pine Island on […]

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public to lock their vehicles to prevent theft. By taking simple preventative measures, such as confirming your vehicle is locked and by placing items of value out of sight or removing valuable items from your vehicle altogether, victimization can be avoided. You […]

The 2019 World Ploughing Championship came to Baudette this past weekend and thousands gathered to view the international contest. Over 50 competitors from 23 different countries competed in the event where Switzerland and Scotland each took first place in two separate divisions. The international competition is hosted in the United […]