From the OPP The OPP’s Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, with the assistance of the Thunder Bay Police Service, has charged four individuals with 10 drug-related offences following arrests there Friday. The charges stem from a 16-month investigation focused on drug traffickers operating in and around the Thunder Bay area. It […]
District News
Staff A Hydro One power outage last night affected about 530 customers in the La Vallee area. The incident began around 7:30 p.m., with inquiring customers informed that power would be restored by 11:30 p.m. But crews were on site and made temporary repairs to restore power to customers around […]
From the OPP On Saturday around noon, Emily “Chico” Brown was reported missing from her community of Wabigoon Lake First Nation. She was last seen in the City of Dryden on March 18. Dryden OPP officers, along with the Treaty #3 Police Service and Dryden Police Service, conducted a search […]
It will be cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-two C (28 F). Tomorrow also will be mostly cloudy but mild, with a high of seven (45) and low around minus-three (27). A mix of sun and clouds is forecast for Sunday, along with a high again of seven […]
From the OPP Members of the OPP’s Sioux Lookout Crime Unit have laid charges against a former teacher after receiving a report of a historical sexual assault on a student. As a result of this investigation, a 48-year-old Sioux Lookout man has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. […]
Tonight will see on-and-off rain and drizzle, along with an overnight low of minus-one C (30 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy, with a high of four (39) and low around minus-three (27). A mix of sun and clouds is forecast for Saturday, along with a high again of four (39) […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River Federation of Agriculture is bringing “Ag Day” back to the district. It will take place Saturday, April 1 from 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. at the Emo Legion. Organizer and RRFA member Lisa Teeple said this is a revitalization of an annual event held in the district […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent If you haven’t been to one before, this month’s “Country Jam” at the Emo Legion just may prove to be the best in a while. New musicians will be on hand, former musicians are returning, and young performers will be making another appearance. If you like to […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent There is a bustle of excitement this week as Rainy River District hosts the OFSAA ‘A’/’AA’ boys’ hockey championship. On Monday, I saw several tour buses pulling into Fort Frances to take part. Best wishes to all the players making up our Muskie team. You have the […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for March 19-25 were Jeremy Wadge (Headingley, Man.), Gladys Jolicouer (Stratton), Scott McLean (St. Albert, Alta.), Yenta Davidson (Fort Frances), Margaret Kreger (Fort Frances), Jacob Inkster (Kelowna, B.C.), and Tyler Barrett (Atikokan). Winning […]
A snowshower is likely for tonight, along with an overnight low of minus-three C (27 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy but milder, with a high of six (43) and low around minus-two (28). Partly sunny skies are forecast for Friday, along with a high of five (41) and low […]
Falls JournalWhitney Jackson For several children and their parents, one local group has created friendships, sparked growth, and embraced differences. Ten-year-old Matthew Strickland and his family of Fort Frances are among those who have been positively changed by the International Falls Autism Support Group, which meets each Tuesday from 6-7:30 […]
