It will be cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-19 C (two below zero F) and northwest winds gusting up to 26 km/h. Tomorrow will be mainly sunny, with a high of minus-11 (12) and low around minus-21 (six below). Expect northwest winds gusting up to 18 km/h. A […]
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Sam Odrowski Since opening 10 years ago, the not-for-profit abattoir located in Emo has faced challenges in receiving enough revenue to remain viable. “The abattoir had to do something to increase revenue because we can’t make it work on slaughter fees alone,” Rainy River District Regional Abattoir board member Kim […]
Steadier snow is on tap for tonight, with an additional accumulation of three-six cm (one-two inches). Look for an overnight low will be minus-11 C (12 F) and southeast winds gusting up to 11 km/h. Tomorrow will see blustery conditions and a few flurries, with a high of minus-10 (14) […]
From the OPP During the early-morning hours of today, the Rainy River District OPP responded to a complaint in Fort Frances. A motor vehicle was entered and items were taken. Officers arrived within minutes and due to fresh snow, they located and arrested a 38-year-old Couchiching First Nation man, who […]
Press Release Join a Voyageurs National Park ranger for a two-hour guided snowshoe hike this Sunday. Meet at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center at 2 p.m. (the precise location of the hike to be determined upon weather and ice conditions). You can borrow a pair of snowshoes from the park […]
Sam Odrowski Rainy River District School Board trustees heard a presentation from special education administer Char Bliss during their regular monthly meeting here last Tuesday night. The board’s special education department serves about 650 students, making up roughly 24 percent of the student population, which demonstrates the need for high-quality […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The next men’s fellowship breakfast is slated for Saturday, Feb. 23 at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion. Brian Major of Morson will be the guest speaker this month. Come for delicious breakfast while enjoying fellowship with old and new friends. Men and boys of all ages […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent This is the time of year when the Township of La Vallee is asking for nominations for its “Senior of the Year” award. Residents are asked to nominate someone who they think should receive it. The nominees has to be a resident of our township, be age […]
Sam Odrowski Trying to navigate Canada’s culture, society, and social structures can be difficult as a newcomer and finding people who are in a similar situation can be very beneficial. To help those who are new here make friends and network with fellow immigrants, the Valley Adult Learning Association (V.A.L.A.) […]
Sam Odrowski Local air cadets are embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Western Europe to participate in the 75th anniversary celebration of “D-Day” on Juno Beach later this spring. From May 31-June 9, the cadets participating in the trip will explore the history of both world wars as they travel […]
Linda Russell of Rainy River was among the winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for February. Also winning $40 were Natalie Durette (Sioux Narrows), Ashley Larson, Carla Baird, Claudine Cordeiro, Chantel and Chris Skead, Mary Stahls, and Kerry Westlund (Kenora), and Todd Sharples, John […]
Sam Odrowski Four brand new defibrillators recently were installed in new locations around the district to help save lives in the event of a cardiac emergency. So far, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been used three times in the district during a medical crisis. With roughly 40,000 cardiac arrests in […]
