Staff Just one new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region yesterday. Sioux Lookout Fire #11—a human-caused blaze—currently is classed as “not under control” at 0.1 hectares in size. This was the only active fire as of press time today. Meanwhile, two other fires were declared “out” yesterday, including Kenora […]
District News
Heather Latter Despite the drop in temperatures this past week, the Fort Frances Community Garden is gearing up for its kids’ club—and still has some spaces available. “We can definitely accommodate more kids, for sure, if there’s interest,” said Elaine Fischer, a member of the Fort Frances Community Garden committee, […]
Heather Latter Student across the district took part in a variety of activities during Education Week last week, but most important was the focus on mental health. “What we tried to do this year was link Mental Health Week and Education Week together because the two issues very much reinforce […]
Heather Latter Rainy River District School Board elementary students likely didn’t notice any change at school so far this week despite the teachers beginning “Phase 1” of their work-to-rule strike action on Monday. “It’s targeted at the Ministry [of Education] and board administration,” said Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) […]
the MNRF One new fire was confirmed yesterday afternoon in the Northwest Region. Nipigon District Fire #11 spread from a fire in forestry equipment to the surrounding bush. Initially classed as “under control” at 0.1 hectares in size, it is now “out.” The forest fire hazard remains “low” across most […]
the OPP Shortly after 7:45 p.m. yesterday, the Rainy River District OPP was called to assist in locating a male who resides in the Eva Lake area. Public assistance is requested in locating Florent Trottier, a.k.a. “Flo.” Trottier last was seen in the Eva Lake Road area yesterday morning. Trottier, […]
Press Release One new fire was reported in the Northwest Region yesterday. Sioux Lookout Fire #10 was a small grass fire in Mishkeegogamang. The community fire chief and a FireRanger crew from the Pickle Lake Fire Attack Base responded. The blaze was put “out” at 0.3 hectares in size. Meanwhile, […]
the OPP On Saturday around 11:30 a.m., police, Emergency Medical Services, and the local fire department were called to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of King’s Highway and Holmes Avenue. Investigation determined an eastbound vehicle turned into the path of a westbound one. A passenger in the eastbound vehicle, […]
Nancy Daley Fulton The challenges that many children face can feel overwhelming. Societal norms teach girls that it is okay for them to express their feelings; however, these norms teach boys that “real men” are tough and don’t show their emotions. In reality, unexpressed anger, sadness, fear, or frustration may […]
Press Release Ticket sales have been brisk as Knox United Church prepares to welcome the Scott Woods’ “Fiddling in the key of . . . eh?” show tomorrow at 7 p.m. Knox is pleased to have been included once again in the cross-Canada tour that features Woods—a multiple Canadian fiddling […]
Press Release Five new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday evening in the districts of Nipigon, Sioux Lookout, and Thunder Bay. Forest fires caused by lightning now have been reported in the region, along with multiple wildfires started by people. Although rain is in the forecast, there […]
the OPP On April 16, Dryden OPP officers were called to investigate suspected human remains found along Highway 17 about 10 km west of Vermilion Bay. The remains were located by a Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire crew who, in turn, contacted the OPP. The investigation involved the assistance of […]
