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 […]
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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 […]
Press Release Canada Border Services Agency officers at the Pigeon River and Rainy River ports of entry seized three undeclared firearms on Canada Day. At the Pigeon River POE, a New Mexico resident was referred for a secondary examination by the CBSA. Officers subsequently found the frame of a firearm […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman The Rainy River “Best Start” Hub hosted its annual “bike rodeo” in partnership with the Northwestern Health Unit, OPP, and Canadian Tire in Fort Frances. Children of all ages were invited to bring their bicycles (and helmets) to learn about bike safety, which was presented by OPP […]
Nicholas Donaldson Four days of business education culminated in a “market day” last Friday for the nine youths enrolled in this year’s Youth Enterprise Camp in Fort Frances. The budding entrepreneurs had tables set up in front of the Fort Frances Museum on Scott Street to display their businesses and […]
Pat Gartshore of Fort Frances is among the $40 winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for July. Other local winners included Marilyn J. Strachan (Emo), Heather and Brent Anderson (Rainy River), and Susan Blanchard (Atikokan). Area winners included Denise Grosenick, Monica Kovacs, Anne Defoort […]
It will be cloudy tonight, with a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms. Look for an overnight low of 13 C (55 F) and east winds gusting up to 23 m.p.h. Tomorrow will bring some showers, with a high of just 17 (63) and low around eight (46). Sunny skies are […]
From the MNRF The forest fire hazard is “high” in the western and northern sectors of the Northwest Region, where a rash of new fires were reported since Friday. Kenora Fire #20, reported Saturday afternoon and located on the Aulneau Peninsula, reached 0.5 hectares in size before being declared “out.” […]
Press Release With forest fire season well underway in Ontario, the province has increased the maximum fines for individuals and corporations for starting forest fires. If found responsible, individuals can now be fined up to $25,000 for starting a forest fire, with fines for corporations that start a forest fire […]
From the OPP Ignace Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an Ignace man for multiple sexual offences against a person under 16 years of age that occurred in the Township of Ignace between Sept. 6, 2016 and June 30, 2017. The 24-year-old man was arrested yesterday evening and charged with […]
From the MNRF There were nine new fires in the Northwest Region over the past two days. Lightning is the main cause of these new fires, none of which were reported in Rainy River District. Heavy lightning activity has been recorded in the past several days so more fires are […]
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce this year’s Canada Day Cash Lottery was a sell-out for the first time in its history! The profits will be used towards the purchase a new and innovative ultrasound examination bed for La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort […]
