From the OPP Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Thunder Bay Crime Unit have laid charges against a former teacher and principal who was employed at a number of communities in Northwestern Ontario. The charges date back to 1981 and 1982. As a result of this investigation, a 68-year-old […]
District News
Press Release The second meeting of United Beef 4-H Club was held May 31 at 7 p.m. at the Schrams’ house. President Hayden Haw called the meeting to order and we recited the 4-H pledge. All but one member were present. The meeting began with a quick ice-breaker, then we […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow expect thunderstorms in the morning giving way to clear skies in the afternoon. There will be a high of 26 (78) and a low of 11 (51). It will be partly sunny on Friday along with […]
Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter When Aaron Mills began his undergraduate degree at Carleton University in Ottawa in the fall of 2000, he didn’t think teaching would be in the books for his future. But now, 17 years, four degrees, multiple scholarships, and one talent award later, Mills will begin teaching as […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Wow, what a whirlwind of fun events in district communities in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. I spent my Saturday morning in Barwick, where the annual fastball tournament was played on the weekend. You could feel the excitement as batters hit those balls at a speed faster […]
From the OPP Officers of the Rainy River District OPP charged an adult male driver with an impaired driving offence around 1:15 a.m. on July 2. Police were notified of a traffic complainant on Highway 71 in Chapple Township. Officers located vehicle on Highway 71 near Moore Road, where a […]
Staff Two new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region yesterday, both of them caused by humans. Dryden Fire #12, located near Glengoland Road, was reported as “under control” at 0.1 hectares in size. Red Lake Fire #13, meanwhile, also was listed as “under control” at 01. ha. Fort Frances […]
Expect showers tonight, with an overnight low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will see morning showers, followed by a sun-cloud mix in the afternoon. Look for a high of 19 (66) and low around nine (48). Mainly sunny skies are forecast for Sunday, along with a high of 22 […]
Expect cloudy skies and showers tonight, with an overnight low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy, with a few showers expected throughout the day. Look for a high of 21 (69) and low around 11 (51). Morning showers are forecast to give way to afternoon clearing […]
Expect cloudy skies tonight, with an overnight low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow also will be cloudy, with a high of 21 (69) and low around 13 (55). A few showers are forecast for Friday, along with a high of 19 (66) and low dipping to 12 (53). Then […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent Emo’s “Canada 150” committee has some fantastic activities planned for July 1. A pancake breakfast will be held from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday at the Christian Reformed Church. Admission is free but those attending are invited to make a free-will donation to the Emo food bank. The […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman The Riverview School graduation ceremony last week was a huge success for all the eager students and their families. The graduating class consisted of 18 students, who collected multiple awards for kindness, as well as academic and athletic achievements. “Evan Govier got up and sang to the […]
