From the OPP Four people have been charged with 10 drug-related offences following arrests in Kenora on Tuesday. The arrests stemmed from a joint police investigation focused on methamphetamine trafficking in and around the Kenora area. Seized during the investigation were crystal methamphetamine, hydromorphone, cannabis marijuana, Canadian currency, and other […]
District News
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The next men’s fellowship breakfast will be held this Saturday (Feb. 17) at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion. Come for a delicious breakfast while enjoying fellowship with old and new friends. Pastor Ryan MacDonald from the Salvation Army in Fort Frances will be the guest speaker. […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit has been notified of cases of mumps in some communities in the region. Mumps is a viral illness that can be prevented by vaccination. There is no treatment for mumps. The most common symptoms of mumps are swollen, painful cheeks and neck, along with […]
Press Release Riverside, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared a gastroenteritis outbreak at Rainycrest Long-Term Care here. All admissions, transfers, discharges, and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only. The health unit is urging people to refrain […]
From the OPP On Jan. 31, the Pikangikum Police Service requested the assistance of the OPP with a sudden death investigation in the community of Pikangikum First Nation. Earlier that day, Pikangikum Police Service officers had been contacted regarding an infant male who had been brought into the nursing station […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent It’s winter and that can mean wanting to hibernate. But the Emo Legion always has a large number of activities to take part in. Cribbage is played there every Wednesday at 7 p.m., with the cost being $5/player (a light snack is provided). Meanwhile, seniors’ carpet bowling […]
Press Release The Backus Community Center in International Falls currently is selling $5 raffle tickets, with a grand prize of $750 in cash. The second prize is $500 while third place is $250. All proceeds will go towards the operation of Backus Community Center. These dollars help support programs such […]
It will be clear to partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-24 C (11 below zero F). Tomorrow will be sunny but continued cold, with a high of minus-17 (one) and low near minus-27 (17 below). Sunny skies also are forecast for Friday, along with a high of […]
Press Release The local Right Relations Circle is committed to fostering respectful dialogue and delivering quality learning, sharing, and education opportunities related to the themes of reconciliation and settler-indigenous relations in Rainy River District. Our first event for 2018 will be the screening of a film of local significance. On […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a youth from the Fort Frances area. Dustin Dexter, 14, last was seen yesterday in the Town of Fort Frances. He is described as 5’9″ and weighing 140 pounds, with light brown hair and blue […]
Joel and Joelle Nussbaumer (Emo) and Brad Bruyere (Atikokan) won the $100 up for grabs for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, respectively, in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Jan. 28-Feb. 3 were Candice Nordrum (Mitchell, Man.), James Niro (Atikokan), Matt and […]
Camie Gray of Fort Frances was among the $40 winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for February. Winning $40 from Kenora were Gail Cudmore, Carla Campbell, Shirley Morgan, Kerry Westlund, Dennis Olson, Janice Osborne, Joshua Clifford, Doug Bergman, Louise Bowen, and Carolyn Johnson. Rounding […]
