the OPP The OPP is continuing its investigation into the cause of a crash in the early-morning hours of Friday that left three people injured. Officers confirmed an 18-year-old female received serious but non-life threatening injuries when the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt she was driving struck two hydro poles on the […]
District News
the MNR One new was fire reported yesterday in Fort Frances District. Located about 30 km northeast of Mine Centre, it was a single tree that ignited when struck by lightning. It is now “out.” Three active fires remain in the Northwest Region. Sioux Lookout District continues to monitor these […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre announced Friday it will be taking part in the “Big Library Read” program. Library card-holders will be able to borrow and enjoy eBook and audiobook versions of the “Big Library Read” book, “Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth” by Jane O’Connor, until Sept. […]
the OPP The body of a duck hunter first reported missing last Thursday was located yesterday morning. After an extensive search of the English River by community members and the OPP, Tyler Mills, 22, of Ear Falls, was found. A post-mortem has been ordered for today at Lake of the […]
Staff On Saturday around 1:15 p.m., Rainy River District OPP officers were called to a single-motor vehicle accident on Off Lake Road at Judson Street in the Township of Emo. An investigation revealed that a white Dodge Durango was travelling southbound when it left the roadway. The vehicle entered the […]
Staff Despite having less than half the number of participants than last year, the local Terry Fox Run went off without a hitch Sunday afternoon—raising more than $5,000 for cancer research. “I thought it went very smoothly but I was sad to see that the numbers were down a bit,” […]
Staff Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual fundraiser dinner, this year called “Cowboys and Lace,” was hailed a success—grossing more than $44,000. “We were able to raise enough to purchase the equipment that is needed,” noted Foundation director Nicke Baird. “The proceeds were intended to purchase a replacement mechanical lift […]
Heather Latter Everything is coming together for the first “I Am Awesome! (And I Know It!)” retreat for girls aged 10-14, which is set to take place Sept. 26-29 at Hanson’s Hideaway Lodge in Nestor Falls. More than 20 participants from across the district are confirmed to attend the event, […]
Staff Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), a maker of containerboard and corrugated packaging products, and Boise announced early today that PCA will acquire Boise and all of the outstanding common shares for $1.9 billion. That will include $714 million of outstanding indebtedness of Boise. The transaction is expected to close […]
Staff One new human-caused fire was reported yesterday in Thunder Bay District. Thunder Bay Fire #35 is a 0.1-hectare chipper debris pile fire located about 45 km north of the city. It was classed as “under control” as of this morning. The forest fire situation has eased across the Northwest […]
Gayle Haugland (International Falls) won the $100 up for grabs Sept. 1 in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 1-7 were Chris Ducharme (Fort Frances), R. Wilson (Fort Frances), Rose Landry (Atikokan), Raymond Belanger (Atikokan), Hugh Dennis (Fort Frances), Ted Menzie […]
the OPP At 9 a.m. yesterday, the OPP received a report of a missing male who fell out of a boat while duck hunting on the English River near Ear Falls. Two males were on the English River duck hunting in a boat Wednesday evening when both lost balance and […]
