Look for increasing cloudiness tonight, with strong thunderstorms in spots and an overnight low of 15 C (59 F). Tomorrow will see strong thunderstorms in the morning, followed by scattered showers in the afternoon and evening. Expect a high of 21 (70) and low around 12 (54). Rain also is […]
District News
Press Release Ontario and Grand Council Treaty #3 are working together to transform the system of services for Anishinaabe children and youth in Northwestern Ontario. Children and Youth Services minister Michael Coteau and Grand Council Treaty #3 Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh signed a relationship agreement Thursday in Kenora that will strengthen […]
Staff Nine new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region between Friday and yesterday afternoon. Involving a mixture of lightning and human-caused blazes, they occurred in the districts of Fort Frances, Dryden, Kenora, Sioux Lookout, and Red Lake. The one fire in Fort Frances District, located on an island on […]
Staff The Northwestern Health Unit’s medical officer of health will speak to town council tonight about updating its Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP). Dr. Kit Young-Hoon is expected to outline the health harms of alcohol misuse and its effects on communities, including criminal activity, public safety, mental health and addictions, and […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Northwest Catholic District School Board will hold its first meeting of the 2017-18 school year tomorrow (Sept. 9) beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Finance Office in Dryden. It also will be the first for Brendan Hyatt in his new role as director of education for the […]
From the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Meanwhile, numerous blazes being monitored in the far north have been declared “out,” bringing the current number of active fires in the region to 77. The forest fire hazard is mostly “low” to “moderate” across […]
From the OPP Yesterday around 5:50 p.m., the Marathon OPP responded to a motor-vehicle collision at the junction of Peninsula Road (Highway 626) and Highway 17. A tractor-trailer unit eastbound on Highway 17 was passing two other tractor-trailers that also were eastbound in the lane to turn onto Peninsula Road. […]
It will be mostly clear tonight, with an overnight low of five C (41 F). Tomorrow will be sunny but cool, with a high of 18 (64) and low around six (43). Sunny skies also are forecast for Saturday, along with a high of 20 (68) and low around 10 […]
Press Release Shirley Alcock of Keewatin was the $50 winner in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for September. The $40 winners included Brian Gamie and Daniel Pierroz (Fort Frances), Knox United Church (Emo), and Steve Simpkin, Julie Hicks, Jane Jacobson, Laurie Edmonds, Susan Lemay, Frank […]
Nicholas Donaldson Rainy River District soon will be part of a research project to determine if Ontario beef can be scientifically-identified from that produced in other provinces or countries. The project, being run by the Beef Farmers of Ontario and the Ontario Independent Meat Processors, is an effort to enhance […]
It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of six C (43 F). Tomorrow will see occasional morning rain and drizzle, then giving way to partly cloudy skies. Expect a high of 18 (64) and low around five (41). Sunny skies are forecast for Friday, along with a […]
Staff A unique fundraiser for breast cancer research will be taking place in the district this Saturday–and everyone is invited to come out and show their support. Bright pink drainage tile will be installed during an event entitled “Laying Pipe in the Fight.” The tile-laying event will take place from […]
