Agricultural research is essential for any farmer who’s trying to make the most from their fields. Learning about what crops can be grown locally and what varieties flourish best under the northwestern climate can help to make agricultural operations more effective. Over 50 producers, farmers, and interested members of the […]
District News
Press Release
It’s been a six-year wait but Suzie Vinnick will finally be at Cornell Farms on Wednesday, Aug. 7 beginning at 7:30 p.m. A Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, roots and blues singer Suzie Vinnick is a must see musician according to Kim Cornell. “I have known […]
From the OPP
Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched Saturday to investigate a break and enter to a residence on First Street East in Fort Frances. The Rainy River District crime unit is investigating the incident. The investigation revealed that five firearms have been […]
Press Release
Ontario’s government is working for the people of Northern Ontario by investing in work placement opportunities for young northerners in the Kenora-Rainy River region. Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, announced an investment of more than $196,000 for seven internship positions. They include: “We are giving […]
Staff
A 39-year-old Couchiching First Nation man has been charged with one of count of possess property obtained by crime and five counts of use credit card obtained by crime. Earlier this month, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a theft […]
Ken Kellar
Another successful “Railroad Daze” weekend is in the books, and organizer Marty Kreger said he’s more than happy with how it turned out. “It went really great,” he shared with the Times. “The weather and everything was top notch, everything seemed to run real smooth. We seemed to have more […]
Kenny Desjardins and Aimee and Chris Matheson of Fort Frances were among the $30 winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association cash calendar draw for the week of July 14-20. Other winners for that week included Murnie Allen (Devlin), Linda Russell (Rainy River), Kimberly Sportak and Joy Marie […]
Ken Kellar
It was a weekend they’re likely never going to forget, and they have some hardware to show for it. A group of 17 local dancers from both sides of the border attended the Celebration Talent National Competition in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. from July 11-15. The dancers were all members of […]
Staff
The Alberton, Chapple, Emo & La Vallee Fire & Emergency Service responded to a chlorine leak at the Emo water treatment plant yesterday morning, and thankfully was able to contain the emergency to that facility. At 6:35 a.m., the Emo fire station and one platoon from Chapple fire station responded […]
Ken Kellar
Thanks to some money from an unlikely source, the Watten volunteer fire department have been able to replace a crucial tool in their inventory. The department was one of the recipients of funding from the Jenny’s Heroes Canada Ontario Fire Services Equipment Grant. Watten fire chief Chad Buist explained that […]
From the MNRF
There was one new forest fire confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Nipigon fire #9 has been declared out at 0.1 hectares and was located near Keemle Lake, approximately 30 kilometres northeast of Nipigon. There are currently 16 active fires in the region. Four fires are not under […]
Ken Kellar
It’s become a long-running tradition in the district and it’s back again this week. Rainy River is holding its annual Railroad Daze in town this week, and co-organizer Marty Kreger can’t stress enough how much is on offer. “There is so much stuff going on this year,” Kreger said. “It […]
