It will be clear to partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of 12 C (54 F) and west-northwest winds gusting up to 17 km/h. Tomorrow will see a morning shower or thunderstorm give way to partial clearing, with a high of 21 (70) and low around 11 (52). Look […]
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It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of 14 C (57 F) and west-northwest winds gusting up to 15 km/h. Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of 25 (77) and low around 13 (56). Look for west-northwest winds gusting up to […]
From the MNRF New fire starts continue to emerge in the Kenora and Red Lake districts of the Northwest Region, where forest fire hazard conditions are “extreme” in areas. There were 13 new fires in all confirmed in the region by late yesterday afternoon. Four were located in Kenora District, […]
From the OPP The Atikokan OPP has been responding to several calls for service involving mischief and thefts of opportunity from vehicles. In the majority of instances, vehicles that are left unlocked are targeted and smaller items of value, including change in the cup-holder, is being taken. There are a […]
From the OPP On Friday at approximately 9:46 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of a large fight with a weapon involved, at the Point Park in Fort Frances. Officers immediately attended the location and commenced an investigation into the circumstances. […]
Sam Odrowski The Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS) is holding an open house next Wednesday (July 25) where people can learn about the agricultural projects and research being conducted there. The open house starts at 7 p.m.. It will be preceded by a “Soil and Crop Tour” starting at 9:30 […]
Sam Odrowski OPP officer Marty Singleton has been working hard to get life jackets to communities in need since the tragic passing of his dear friend and fellow officer, Bob Mainville. In the summer of 2010 Mainville drown and since his passing, Singleton has been promoting water safety and campaigning […]
From the MNRF A Minnesota man has been fined for a bait violation. William Nielsen of Sauk Rapids pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for illegally bringing live baitfish into Ontario. Court heard that on April 6, 2018, Canada Border Services Agency officers at the Rainy River port of entry […]
Sam Odrowski Close to 20 participants of the OPP led youth engagement program, “Project Sunset,” at Crossroads School ventured out to Labelle’s Birch Point in Naicatchewenin last Thursday for week two of a five week, summer-long canoeing program. “The reason we wanted to focus on canoeing is we live in […]
Sam Odrowski It is National Drowning Prevention Week (July 15-21) and the OPP-led “Project Sunset” program for youth at Crossroads School is teaching kids the importance of water safety. “Kids love water, so we need to help them make sure to stay safe around it,” stressed Lincoln Dunn, “Project Sunset” […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public to stay safe around water during the summer season and beyond. July 15-21, 2018 is National Drowning Prevention Week. Swimming and water play are part of a healthy, active lifestyle […]
Kim Tarrant and Dianne Lipinski of Fort Frances were among the $40 winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for July. Other winners included Melody Cory, L. St. Clair, Carla Baird, Sean Jackson, Linda McClymont, Doris Mengelberg, Janet Gilfix, Eileen Wilton, Hazel Larabie and Jaymie […]
