From the MNRF Four new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by late yesterday. Fort Frances Fire #7, located near Upper Lawrence Lake, was listed as “not under control” at 0.3 hectares in size. Two fires in Dryden District, both located near Bivo Lake, each were reported as “being […]
District News
Irene Laing The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual “Strawberry Social” this coming Thursday (June 16) from 1-4 p.m. on the hospital grounds. In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors. Convener Joy Lockman reported the event is taking shape, and is requesting donations of plants, […]
Staff A brainstorming session on the long-term use and potential for Kiwanis Sunny Cove Camp will be held there this Wednesday (June 15) at 6:30 p.m. The town’s Kiwanis Sunny Cove Advisory Committee is inviting the public “to come [and] give their input on what they would like to see […]
Heather Latter The Rainy River District School Board celebrated inclusive schools last Thursday during a student symposium of LGBTQ-Straight Alliance school-based programs. More than 60 students in Grades 8-12, from four different school boards, gathered at La Place Rendez-Vous for a day of keynote speakers and workshops. “We had an […]
Heather Latter When making the decision to join the Associated Manitoba Arts Festivals (AMAF) this past year, the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts committee saw a number of benefits, including having local performers be eligible for provincial recommendation. A total of 13 performers were selected to compete […]
Staff The fire scene is relatively quiet, with no new fires reported in the Northwest Region yesterday. The fire hazard remains “low” across the region except for the far north, where it is “moderate.” Meanwhile, all three active fires in the region are listed as “under control.” Kenora Fire #18 […]
From the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region over the weekend, and this quiet time is allowing for FireRangers and staff to continue with mandatory annual training and skills updates. The fire hazard is “low” across the region, except for the far north sector of Sioux […]
From the OPP On Thursday around 4:30 p.m., Atikokan OPP officers responded to a call for assistance on Marmion Lake. A 63-year-old Missouri man, who had entered the water to retrieve a boat, subsequently went underwater and did not surface. On Friday around 12:15 p.m., members of the Rainy River […]
From the OPP Police responded to a two-vehicle collision Tuesday on Highway 17 in Mutrie Township near Dryden. The driver of one vehicle died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision with a cattle truck at around 5:30 p.m. He has been identified as David Bowes, 63, of […]
From the OPP On May 31 around 8:35 a.m., Dryden OPP officers initiated a stop for a highway traffic offence on Highway 17 within the City of Dryden. As a result, a large amount of cocaine was seized, along with a large amount of methamphetamine, with a total value of […]
Cameron Penney While it was cool and rainy on the weekend, it was lovely weather for a duck—which 11-year-old Chloe Dolyny and her pet duck, “Waddle,” certainly can attest to. Dolyny has hatched ducklings in her backyard before but Waddle is the first one that became a family pet. The […]
Staff Break out the marshmallows. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has lifted the Restricted Fire Zone that had been in place across Northwestern Ontario since May 7. Outdoor fires are now allowed but people still are urged to use caution. As well, daytime burning of brush or grass […]
