the OPP Shortly before 6:30 a.m. on July 3, members of the Rainy River District OPP attended a residence on the 200 block of Third Street East at the request of the Kenora ambulance dispatch. Officers arrived and assisted ambulance personnel with a female who was in medical distress. The […]
District News
the MNR The forest fire hazard is climbing for the Thunder Bay, Nipigon, and Greenstone areas. Warm sunny afternoons, high winds, and little rainfall have increased the forest fire hazard to “high” and “extreme” in these areas. Five active fires remain in the Northwest Region, including four listed as “being […]
the MNR The forest fire situation in the Northwestern Ontario remains steady, with five active fires in the region. There currently are four listed as “being observed” and one small blaze listed as “under control,” all of which are in the far north. No problems are anticipated with these fires […]
the OPP Shortly before 6:30 a.m. today, members of the Rainy River District OPP attended a residence on the 200 block of Third Street East at the request of the Kenora ambulance dispatch. Officers arrived and assisted the ambulance with a female who was in medical distress. The female was […]
the OPP On June 17 between 2:30 and 4:45 p.m., unknown culprit(s) broke into a Frog Creek Road residence in Alberton Township. When officers arrived at the residence, they noted the individual(s) responsible had rummaged through several rooms. A grey fireproof lock box was stolen containing cash and family memorabilia. […]
Heather Latter Fort Frances Coun. John Albanese was presented with the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) 2014 Distinguished Service Award on Friday morning in front of the board of health and staff of the Northwestern Health Unit office here. “I had the pleasure, on behalf of the Northwestern […]
Haley Anderson Homes and businesses have managed to stay afloat despite the still-rising waters and strong winds. But Couchiching FN Chief Sara Mainville isn’t letting her guard down. “We are pretty confident that we aren’t going to sustain any more losses than we have already,” she noted Monday evening. “We […]
the MNR FireRanger crews in the Fort Frances and Kenora districts continue to provide flood protection support, primarily with the placement of sandbags. Rain continues to fall in the region, resulting in ongoing flood concerns. This support is provided through co-ordination with district emergency response teams of the Ministry of […]
the MNR The Ministry of Natural Resources (Fort Frances District) is reminding area residents that the flood warning remains in effect for the Fort Frances, Rainy River, and Atikokan areas. Recent rainfall has resulted in very high inflow conditions throughout all watersheds within the district, including the Seine River, Atikokan […]
Press Release As Sioux Lookout deals with new flooding issues following Monday’s downpours, and the Fort Frances area braces for more rain, local MPP Sarah Campbell looked to the premier and several ministries for updates on government efforts to assist flooded Northwestern Ontario communities. “I have been in contact with […]
the MNR It remains quiet on the fire scene, although there are concerns about a “moderate” to “extreme” forest fire hazard in the north. Meanwhile, a flood watch continues for the districts of Fort Frances and Dryden. No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by the early evening […]
From the MTO The Ministry of Transportation advises the motoring public that Highway 618, five km west of Red Lake at Half Way Creek, is closed due to a road washout. Safety is our top priority and repairs are underway at the site of the highway washout. We are working […]
