From the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. The forest fire hazard, however, is rising to mostly “moderate” across the region, with some areas of “low.” Forest fire activity starts to ease as cooler weather arrives and days gradually get shorter, but there […]
District News
From the OPP Around 8 p.m. yesterday, Rainy River District OPP officers, as well as the Emergency Medical Service and the Fort Frances and Watten Fire Departments, responded to a single-vehicle mishap on Highway 11 near the Windy Point bridge. A tractor-trailer unit was westbound when the driver lost control. […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The Emo Legion has started its fall Bingos again, with doors opening at 6 p.m. each Tuesday. Come out and enjoy an evening of Bingo—you even might take home some cash! Proceeds help the Legion fund its many charities. A reminder, as well, that seniors’ carpet bowling […]
From the MNRF There were no new fires in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. One new fire was reported in Nipigon District by Tuesday afternoon. Nipigon Fire #37, a 0.1-hectare blaze located about 25 km east of Wabakimi Provincial Park, is now “out.” Meanwhile, forest fire hazard is rising […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is looking for assistance from the public. On Tuesday at 11 p.m., OPP officers were advised of a robbery of a convenience store in the Township of Atikokan. The suspect is described as a male, about 5’6”-5’8” tall. Anyone with information on […]
Press Release The Backus Community Center in International Falls is pleased to welcome The Rose Ensemble on Sunday, Sept. 18. The group is performing “Jerusalem, Treasures from the Holy Land,” which is the first of six performances in the 2016-17 Backus Performing Arts Series. The concert program, created in collaboration […]
Heather Latter Mira Donaldson is ready to let her voice be heard as she prepares to offer her input on education as part of the Minister’s Student Advisory Council. The Grade 10 student at Fort High, who was chosen to be part of the advisory council back in the spring, […]
Joey Payeur Taw Connors said it best. “You could never fill the man’s shoes,” said the son of legendary Canadian singer, Stompin’ Tom Connors. “There’s only one Stompin’ Tom,” he noted. “I’m proud to be his son. “I’m his No. 1 fan.” The younger Connors, who played a rousing two-hour […]
Heather Latter His lips curled into a soft smile; his eyes a little more full of the personality his wife remembers. His toe gives a little tap as he listens to the John Cash tune playing through the headphones he wears. Walter Laing’s life used to be full of music […]
From the OPP At 12:45 a.m. today, Rainy River District OPP officers received a complaint about a motor vehicle in Fort Frances. Officers located the vehicle on the 800 block of King’s Highway 11. The driver, a 19-year-old Winnipeg man, failed the roadside test and was arrested and taken to […]
Press Release Members of the Treaty #3 Police Service initiated a traffic stop on Couchiching First Nation yesterday. During the stop, officers seized cannabis marijuana, cocaine, Canadian currency, and items related to the sale of controlled substances, with an estimated street value exceeding $10,000. As a result, a 33-year-old -Couchiching […]
From the OPP A 60- year-old female has been taken to hospital for medical care after injuring herself while hiking at Pukaskwa National Park near Marathon. The Marathon OPP was contacted Thursday regarding the activation of an emergency transmitter. A female and male, both from Toronto, were hiking the “Costal […]
