Staff Local MPP Sarah Campbell is demanding that Premier Kathleen Wynne stop the Liberal government’s delay in hiring a replacement for Rainy River’s retiring crown attorney—and ensure the person lives in the district. “Rather than immediately undertake a search for a replacement, the Ministry of the Attorney General has decided […]
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Heather Latter Olivia Allen petted the soft fur of “Brownee” during Easter pictures provided by MA Photography at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market’s annual Easter Market on Saturday—the final market at the McIrvine Road location. The farmers’ market announced earlier this month that it would be closing its doors, and […]
From the OPP No foul play is suspected in the death of 16-year-old Delaine Copenace of Kenora. A post mortem examination was conducted on March 23, 2016 at the Office of the Chief Coroner and Forensic Pathology Services in Toronto and no evidence of foul play was found. The cause […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for March 13-19 were Jodi Beange (Fort Frances), Eric Marquardt (Atikokan), Leslie Schram (Stratton), Paige Kolton and Zoe Asselin (Pinewood), Tanya Townson (Fort Frances), Les Mills (Edmonton), and Kathy McNabb (Stratton). Winning […]
From the OPP Officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a four vehicle collision that occurred yesterday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 61 and Harbour Expressway. An emergency service vehicle was east bound from Highway 11/17 making a left turn to continue […]
From the OPP Members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) and the North West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on 1200 block of King’s […]
Duane Hicks The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre board is being asked to trim its budget this year. Town council agreed last week that the library should limit its budget increase to 1.5 percent. In the most recent library budget submitted to council, it shows an operating forecast of […]
Heather Latter Call it a waiting game, if you will. The committee behind last year’s “Families for Families” fundraiser, which raised more than $60,000 to bring two refugee families to Rainy River District, are still waiting on the government to process paperwork. “We haven’t heard anything yet and it tells […]
Staff Police have confirmed that a body discovered in Kenora earlier today is that of 16-year-old Delaine Copenace. The remains were found shortly after 8 a.m. Officers from the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of suspected human remains being located at the end […]
From the OPP Shortly after 8 a.m. today, officers from the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of suspected human remains being located at the end of Water Street in Lake of the Woods in the City of Kenora. The remains were discovered by […]
Staff Senior staff from the Northwest Catholic District School Board are continuing their work to determine the feasibility of a Catholic high school here, with an update to be given at tonight’s regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the board office. Back in November, trustees passed a motion directing […]
