Members of the Kenora OPP, the Marine and Trails Unit (MTU), and the Forensic Identification Unit are investigating a fatal fire on Lake of the Woods. On Monday, Feb. 18 around 1 p.m., the Kenora OPP was advised of a structure on fire on Kendal Inlet Road on Lake of […]
District News
Look for increasing cloudiness tonight, with an overnight low of minus-16 C (three F) and southwest winds gusting up to 17 km/h. Tomorrow will be cloudy but milder, with a high of minus-six (21) and low around minus-18 (zero). Expect west-southwest winds again gusting up to 17 km/h. Cloudy skies […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Many, many people (of all ages) are saddened by the sudden passing of Russ MacDonald. Although only 35 years old, he had touched lives and was respected by many. There was no doubt he gave it his all as a father, son, and brother. As I listened […]
Sam Odrowski The 37th-annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival is returning early next month for a weekend of fun activities for the entire family. “We’ve got lots of different events that go on throughout the three days,” said Pam Edwards, chair of the Nestor Falls Recreation Committee. “It’s a lot of […]
From the OPP
Due to a high volume of snow, and changes in the temperature in Fort Frances and surrounding areas, there is a significant amount of slush and high snow drifts on Rainy Lake. The OPP is advising the public to plan ahead when it comes to recreational snowmobiling. In the past […]
Press Release
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board approved its 2019 annual budget of $23.61 million at its regular board meeting held Feb. 21. The overall budget reflects an increase of roughly $189,000 to the municipal share, or a 4.24 percent increase. Overall, the budget increase is roughly 2.78 percent, […]
Sam Odrowski Being a teen can be difficult and facing the challenges associated with growing up is isolating for some. To help girls aged 13-18 build confidence and self-esteem, a “Girls Empowerment Day” is slated for Saturday, March 23 from noon-4 p.m. upstairs at the Northern Career Development Services (NCDS) […]
Sam Odrowski The student-run Builders Club has returned to Robert Moore School after a lengthy hiatus and is ready to make its community a better place. “I am super glad and excited that we’re back up and running because I really enjoy spending time with those children,” enthused Sarah Freeman-Kivimaki, […]
An occasional flurry is possible late tonight, with an overnight low of minus-20 C (four below zero F) and light west-southwest winds. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny, with a high of minus-10 (14) and low around minus-17 (one). Look for southwest winds gusting up to 22 km/h. Light morning snow […]
From the OPP Shortly before 3 a.m. on Feb. 24, members of the Rainy River District OPP were called to investigate a traffic complaint on Portage Avenue North. As a result, a 20-year-old Fort Frances male was charged with operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level over .08 mg […]
It will be clear but frigid tonight, with an overnight low of minus-27 C (16 below zero F) and west-southwest winds gusting up to 15 km/h. Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of minus-13 (eight) and low around minus-20 for below). Look for southwest […]
Press Release Domtar and Unifor have negotiated $100,000 early-retirement packages, and up to $50,000 in moving allowances, for about two dozen woodlands employees near Ear Falls. “EACOM’s Ear Falls sawmill recently hired dozens of additional Unifor members for increased lumber production and saw log harvesting on the Trout Forest,” said […]
