Tyler MoffittSubmitted byFire Chief/CEMC The year-end provincial statistics for fire fatalities are in–and the number of fire deaths in Ontario is extremely heartbreaking. Sadly, 101 people lost their lives to fire; many of these deaths involved children … so many years of potential life lost! As well, many of these […]
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It will be cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-12 C (10 F) and southeast winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness, with a high of minus-six (21) and low again around minus-12 (10). Expect east winds gusting up to 13 km/h. A mix of […]
Look for increasing cloudiness tonight, with an overnight low of minus-18 C (zero F) and north-northeast winds gusting up to 11 km/h. Tomorrow will be cloudy, with a high of minus-10 (14) and low around minus-13 (eight). Expect east-southeast winds gusting up to 15 km/h. Occasional flurries are forecast for […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The next “Country Jam” at the Emo Legion will be held this Friday (Jan. 11) starting around 7 p.m. New musicians are more than welcome to drop in to the jam. Just bring your own equipment and set up as soon as possible. Meanwhile, if you enjoy […]
Press Release The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sarita Verma as its dean and CEO effective July 1. The NOSM board of directors unanimously approved the appointment on Dec. 12. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Verma to NOSM and to […]
Duane Hicks Forget the common cold and ‘flu–Rainy River District has a severe case of “Catch the Ace” fever these days! The fifth round of the Rainy River Regional Abattoir’s progressive raffle now is in its 28th week, with the grand prize jackpot for this Friday’s draw estimated at $20,000. […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Henry and Thea Kaemingh recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. They were honoured with a party of friends and family sharing this special day with them. May you enjoy many more years of happiness. Jamie Davis and Kayla Benjamin, meanwhile, we’re married on New Year’s Eve, with the […]
Press Release On the morning of Jan. 3, the Rainy River Health Centre experienced a main sprinkler break that resulted in significant water damage in the emergency department, observation, and treatment areas. A horizontal evacuation was conducted and there were no injuries to patients, residents, or staff. Ambulance services were […]
Staff A Devlin resident is warning others that going outside in the cold without bundling up first can pose a serious health risk. Bruce Bellamy told the Times that his brother, Richard, passed away on Jan. 2 from a cardiac arrest he believes was brought on by him going outside […]
Economic focus is in the news more than ever these days and everyone seems like they’re searching for ways to tighten their purse strings, especially at this time of the year when the Christmas credit card bills are rolling in. There are ways, however, to expand your knowledge in the […]
Press Release Backus Community Center in International Falls again will offer a hot chili meal as part of Icebox Days on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 2-4 p.m. on the stage. The cost is $8 (U.S.) for a large bowl of chili and $5 for a smaller bowl (all meals include […]
Press Release The provincial government has unveiled valuable resources to help farmers reduce the risk of barn fires this winter–the time when most barn fires occur. “As a former volunteer firefighter who has witnessed the devastation caused by barn fires, I am always saddened to hear when we face these […]
