Duane Hicks Rainycrest residents now have one of the best shower rooms in any long-term care facility. The east wing shower room—one of three in the home—recently was renovated, significantly upgrading the level of service and care able to be provided. “We wanted to make it homey. We wanted to […]
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Heather Latter While future funding for the Emo Agricultural Research Station is uncertain at this point, research technician Kim Jo Bliss feels this will be a significant year for trials there as they set out to determine how such a late spring will affect crops locally. “It’s almost as if […]
Duane Hicks CN crews continue to clean up the site of a 35-car derailment that occurred Friday around 3:30 p.m. within Alberton Township, about five km west of Fort Frances. The eastbound train, coming from Manitoba and heading into the U.S., consisted of three locomotives and 168 cars in total. […]
Staff At approximately 3:30 p.m. yesterday, a southbound CN train derailed within Alberton Township three miles west of Fort Frances. Indications are that 35 cars have derailed. There were no injuries. Initial reports indicate that the majority of the cars were carrying potash and paper products, with two carrying sulfur. […]
the OPP On Monday around 2 p.m., Rainy River District OPP officers were contacted by a Minnesota tourist outfitter. They advised that one of their camp patrons, who had set out on a canoe trip, had sent a SPOT locater message indicating they needed help on Kawnipi Lake in Quetico […]
Haley Anderson Hundreds of hungry mouths lined up for a free meal Friday at the 44th-annual Rainy River First Nations’ fish fry. An assembly line of volunteers battered fish, warmed kernel corn, and sculpted bannock as the people filed in line at 4 p.m. Over the course of a few […]
Duane Hicks For a 15-month-old dog with no professional training and little experience, “Dakota” put in an impressive performance during a hunting skills test. The Small Münsterländer, owned by Mike Gurski, tied for first place during a natural ability hunting test Saturday at Four Brooks WMA in Liaca, Mn. Conducted […]
Duane Hicks In the thick of campaigning for the provincial election on June 12, the four candidates running in Kenora-Rainy River say they’re hearing a similar message: people want change. But whether that change is a different local representative, or an entirely different government at Queen’s Park, seems to be […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is asking the public for help in locating a missing Fort Frances youth. Mariah Wilson, 15, was last seen Sunday morning on Armit Avenue here. She is described as a First Nation female, 5’1” tall, and weighing 101 pounds. She has brown eyes […]
Press Release The OPP will host its annual recruiting initiative, known as “Northern Police Experience,” next Saturday and Sunday (May 24-25) in Thunder Bay. Up to 50 applicants will be selected to spend two days with OPP members and learn about the recruiting process for both uniform and civilian career […]
the OPP Personal flotation devices (PFDs) rarely are found by OPP officers when recovering deceased boaters in marine incidents. In conjunction with Safe Boating Awareness Week (May 17-23), the OPP is shedding light on some notable marine fatality facts and engaging the public in helping boaters make wise choices on […]
the MNR Just seven fires have been reported in the Northwest Region since the official opening of the fire season April 1. These occurred in the districts of Kenora, Nipigon, Sioux Lookout, and Thunder Bay, with a total area burned of three hectares. The forest fire hazard remains “low” across […]
