Nicholas Donaldson Organizers once again are hoping for pleasant weather for the 35th-annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival set for March 3-5. Committee member Howard Dodd said he still remembers a few years ago when frigid weather cancelled some of the outdoor events. Dodd is expecting a good turnout this year–provided […]
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Submitted byChristina GerulaAlanna The first meeting of the West Enders 4-H club took place at the Gerula residence in Rainy River. It was called to order by leader Kim Desserre at 10:05 a.m. and then we all recited the 4-H pledge. Next came roll call, which was “What is your […]
This evening could see a bit of sleet and freezing rain, then skies will clear overnight. Expect a low of minus-six C (21 F) and south winds at five m.p.h., gusting up to 23 m.p.h. Tomorrow will be sunny, with a high of six (43) and low around minus-seven (19). […]
From the OPP Yesterday around 12:50 p.m., officers from the Thunder Bay OPP were notified of a motor-vehicle collision on Highway 102 between Dog Lake Road and Shirley Road. The OPP, Thunder Bay Police Service, Thunder Bay Fire Service, and Superior North Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded. Preliminary investigation indicates […]
It will be cloudy but mild tonight, with an overnight low of minus-one C (30 F). Tomorrow will be mostly sunny and milder, with a high soaring to 12 (55) and a low of minus-four (24). More sunshine is forecast for Saturday, along with a high of nine (47) and […]
Nicholas Donaldson The decision about whether to start the new school year before or after Labour Day has been finalized. The 2017-18 school year will begin on Aug. 29 and end on June 22 for area boards. As per regulation, this makes for 194 school days. The Rainy River District […]
It will be mostly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-six C (22 F) and south winds gusting up to 15 m.p.h. Tomorrow will see a sun-cloud mix, with a high of four (39) and low around minus-two (29). Sunny skies are forecast for Friday, along with a high […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Township of Emo invites you to attend this year’s Family Day on Monday (Feb. 20). Bring your family to the Emo Arena for a variety of family fun activities! Start your day off right with a helping of pancakes upstairs at the arena from 9-10:30 a.m. […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The annual Golden Age Country Jamboree and Square Dance will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 from 6 p.m.-midnight at the Northwest Bay Community Centre. The band “17A” (Elmer Whitefish and Wayne Teeple) will provide an evening of 1950s and ’60s music. Admission is $2 and a canteen […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River District School Board finally received an answer from the Ministry of Transportation regarding a speed limit change in front of Crossroads School in Devlin. In a letter sent to the transportation minister dated Nov. 1, 2016, the board asked the ministry to reduce the speed […]
From the OPP On Friday at 10:40 p.m., officers of the Rainy River District OPP received a traffic complainant involving a motor vehicle in Fort Frances. Officers located the vehicle on the 200 block of Scott Street. The driver, an 80-year-old Devlin man, was arrested and taken to OPP detachment […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP has located Mildred Kerr safe and sound as of late yesterday afternoon. Police had been asking for assistance from the public in locating the 88-year-old Atikokan woman yesterday morning. Kerr left Atikokan with a suspected destination of Brantford, Ont. on Sunday morning. […]
