Submitted byBrittany Bowman Rainy River was filled with smoke yesterday morning due to a fire at the local restaurant known as “The Roadside.” “Fire broke out about 0850,” said Ashley Dufresne-Stamler, deputy chief of the Rainy River Fire Department. “We got there close to 9 [a.m.],” she added. Local residents […]
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There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for July 23-29 were Ron Niro (Atikokan), Jason Hammond (Fort Frances), Tami Davy (Badger, Mn.), Zach Zaidel (Crivitz, Wis.), Curtis and Kim Jacobson (Fort Frances), Eli Kempf (Atikokan), and James Koroscil (Atikokan). […]
It will be clear tonight, with an overnight low of 13 C (55 F). Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a high of 24 (75) and low around 12 (54). More sunshine is forecast for Friday, along with a high of 28 (82) and low dipping to 14 (57). Then […]
Staff Seven new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region yesterday–all in the northern sector. These included four blazes in the Red Lake District, of which one was reported as “being held” at 0.2 hectares in size while another was “being observed” at 0.2 ha The other two were listed […]
From the MNRF One new fire was confirmed by yesterday evening in the Northwest Region. It was located in the far north of the Nipigon District and already is reported as “out.” One fire of note in the region is Nipigon #9, which also is located in the far north. […]
Nicholas Donaldson More area fields will be getting tile drainage this summer as one more company has travelled to Rainy River District to do some work improving land for farmers looking to grow cash crops. Martin Drainage, based out of Arthur, Ont., was working on a field in Sleeman on […]
Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter Local air cadet Elizabeth DeGagne is headed overseas for a trip of a lifetime. She flew out Friday afternoon from the Fort Frances Airport headed to London, England as part of the Air Cadet Exchange. “I am really looking forward to meeting all the people I’ll be […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Town of Rainy River once again is gearing up to host its annual “Railroad Daze” celebration tomorrow through Sunday (July 20-23). Now in its 30th year, co-organizer Brittany Bowman promises a wide range of events for all ages over the course of the weekend, beginning with a […]
Nicholas Donaldson “Keith and Renee,” the Manitoba-based country music duo of Keith Macpherson and Renee Lamoureux, have had many memorable performances in their career. But last Thursday evening’s barn concert at Cornell Farms on La Vallee Road North seemed to have an especially big impact on the two musicians. Having […]
It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of 13 C (55 F). Tomorrow will be mostly sunny, with a high of 26 (79) and low again around 13 (55). A mix of sun and clouds is forecast for Friday, along with a high of 27 (81) and […]
From the MNRF Four new fires were reported by yesterday afternoon in the Northwest Region. Two of the blazes occurred in Red Lake District, with both being listed as “not under control” at last report at 1.6 and 0.1 hectares in size, respectively. One was located near Walsh Lake while […]
Staff Two new fires were reported in the Northwest Region yesterday, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reported. Thunder Bay Fire #12, a 0.1-hectare human-caused fire, was listed as “not under control” at last report. Nipigon Fire #14, a 0.5-ha blaze, also is listed as “not under control.” There […]
