the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region over the weekend. Meanwhile, a number of northern fires in the Nipigon, Sioux Lookout, and Red Lake districts that were being monitored have been declared “out.” There remain 22 active fires in the region as of press time. The […]
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the OPP The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) squad is requesting the public’s help in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result of his breach of parole. Toby Meeseewaypetung is described as an aboriginal male aged 22, standing 5’11” and weighing 161 pounds. He has […]
Press Release The Rainy River District OPP is reminding residents to be aware of a scam. It involves someone claiming to be a representative from the Canada Revenue Agency, who calls to say you owe the government money and that payment has to be made immediately. The OPP would like […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for July 19-25 were John Dyhm and Gisela Ewald (Atikokan), Ron Deschamps (Fort Frances), Pat and Joe Dorie (Fort Frances), Charlie Thomson (Thunder Bay), Luke Richards (Atikokan), Christopher Dennis (Fort Frances), and […]
the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region as of yesterday afternoon. There was one new fire by day’s end Tuesday. Fort Frances Fire #14 was a brush fire that spread from a vehicle fire on a back road about 30 km northeast of Atikokan. The forest […]
Lindsay Campbell There’s been no shortage of fun for kids out of school this month. Confederation College has been offering unique opportunities in its “Summer Youth Camp,” for those aged 11-15, to explore skills and careers they may have not thought about before. Last week, the college ran a “Make […]
Heather Latter Katelyn Stromgren was taking an extended break here this past week during her cross-Canada adventure with her horse, “Whiskey.” The 21-year-old started her ride near Montreal on April 30 and is heading to Kelowna, B.C., where she’s originally from. Stromgren is hoping to make it there by the […]
Heather Latter Grade 8 graduation, high school graduation, and now law school graduation—Doug Judson and Allison Williams have been together for them all. The pair attended Donald Young School in Emo and then Fort Frances High School, but went their separate ways as they began their post-secondary education at different […]
Staff An Alberton Township man was killed early yesterday in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 613 South near Hughes Road, the OPP reported this morning. Tyson Romyn, 26, died after the pickup truck he was driving entered the ditch around 2:55 a.m., causing the vehicle to roll and ejecting him, […]
the MNRF There were no new fires in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon and no new fires on Saturday. Recent rain has helped ease the fire situation in many parts of the region, and several blaze have been called “out” in the past few days. However, there still are […]
the MNRF One new fire was reported by mid-afternoon yesterday in the Northwest Region. Nipigon Fire #51 is not yet under control at 0.5 hectares in size. There currently are 68 active fires in the region, 51 of which are listed as “being observed.” Eleven fires are “under control,” three […]
the OPP On July 12, the Rainy River District OPP responded to mischiefs at several businesses on the 300 block of Fifth Street East. Several vehicles also were hit on the 900 blocks of Mackenzie Avenue North and Victoria Avenue North. Significant damage occurred to the buildings and vehicles. Officers […]
