the MNR A Florida man has been found guilty of starting and tending a fire without a permit. Charles Carr of Naples was fined $500 and also ordered to pay $2,400 in suppression costs to the Ministry of Natural Resources. Court heard that Carr was burning debris Arpil 28 on […]
District News
Expect rain tonight, with an overnight low of one C (34 F) and northwest winds at 10 m.p.h. More rain and snow are likely tomorrow, with a high of four (40) and low around minus-three (27). Winds will be from the west at 15 m.p.h., gusting up to 20 m.p.h. […]
Heather Latter The Emo-Devlin-Barwick Minor Hockey Association will unveil its new name and logo this weekend, with all current and past coaches, players, referees, and the public invited to attend. The unveiling ceremony is set for Sunday (Oct. 28) at 2 p.m. at the Emo-La Vallee Arena, followed by a […]
Here are the sunrise and sunset times for Oct. 25-31: •Oct. 25—7:50 a.m. and 6:05 p.m. •Oct. 26—7:51 a.m. and 6:03 p.m. •Oct. 27—7:53 a.m. and 6:01 p.m. •Oct. 28—7:54 a.m. and 6 p.m. •Oct. 29—7:56 a.m. and 5:58 p.m. •Oct. 30—7:58 a.m. and 5:56 p.m. •Oct. 31—7:59 a.m. and […]
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, along with patchy fog. Look for an overnight low of seven C (45 F) and southeast winds at five-10 m.p.h., becoming westerly after midnight. Showers are likely tomorrow, with a high of eight (48) and low around one (34). Thursday also […]
Staff Dreary fall weather continues to dampen the fire situation in the Northwest Region, with more and more blazes being declared “out” this week. The Ministry of Natural Resources reported there has not been a new confirmed forest fire since Monday, when Nipigon District recorded a new small fire in […]
Press Release Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty said NDP MPs again are united in their opposition to the introduction of a new 443-page omnibus budget bill, the second such bill since the last election, which was tabled in the House of Commons yesterday by the Conservative government of Stephen […]
John and Cindy Krukoski (Nestor Falls) and Eldon Mose (Fort Frances) won the $100 up for grabs Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, respectively, in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 30-Oct. 6 were Marvin Vanheyst (Emo), Dave and Grace Seguin (Rainy […]
the OPP Members of the Pickle Lake OPP detachment and the Transport Safety Board of Canada are continuing their investigation into a fatal plane crash near Pickle Lake yesterday evening. Investigators confirmed a privately-owned Lake 250 aircraft, carrying a pilot and three passengers, was travelling from Lac La Biche, Alta. […]
Heather Latter The Business Women’s Network of Rainy River District is planning to re-brand itself, including changing its name, in order to open up the group to more women in the area. “We want people to understand that it’s not just for women in business—it’s for women in general, professional […]
Heather Latter With the colder temperatures of late having signified the end of the growing season, the Fort Frances Community Garden planning committee deemed its second season a success, with more gardeners, flourishing crops, and an increased number of support and volunteers. “I think it went really well,” said Krista […]
Duane Hicks A recently-completed Photovoice project focusing on district seniors’ needs now will be made available for presentations and should prove a useful tool in raising awareness. A partnership between the Assisted Living Action Group (A.L.A.G.) and Northwestern Health Unit, the project began in late July and was unveiled Oct. […]
