the OPP On Monday, members of the OPP and Weagamow Lake Police received a report that a winter road checkpoint building had been burned. Investigation revealed the building may have been burned intentionally. Investigators are requesting the assistance of the community. Anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for burning […]
District News
Robin McCormick It’s the time of year when fall suppers abound right across the district. The first one you’ll want to attend is the Dance community supper, which will feature a pig roast with all the trimmings, including homemade dessert. It will be held this Sunday (Sept. 25) from 5-7 […]
Peggy Revell Some people send postcards. Others pick up T-shirts. But Stratton youth Corburn Bragg was able to bring home pieces of film history as a summer vacation souvenir. During a trip to Hope, B.C. back in July, the 13-year-old scooped up pieces of the bridge made famous in “Rambo: […]
Press Release Rainy River is now facing the prospect of emergency room (ER) closures due to a physician shortage. Recently, one of the two contract doctors resigned with two months’ notice. So as of Oct. 3, there only will be one physician in a community that sports a clinic with […]
Heather Latter Each year, Alberton council selects a senior from the community to recognize as an outstanding citizen. This year it was Barney Maher who received the honour, accepting the “Senior of the Year” award during last week’s council meeting. “It’s quite an honour and it was quite a surprise,” […]
Staff Cooler temperatures and cloud cover, coupled with moderate amounts of precipitation, have contributed to less fire starts and quiet fire behaviour across the region, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported. The fire hazard is “low” right across the Northwest Region. A weather system has moved into the region, bringing […]
Staff Those vying to represent Kenora-Rainy River at Queen’s Park will be fielding questions from district residents at two events set for next week. A “meet and greet” is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Fort Frances Legion while a debate will be held the following evening (Sept. 29) […]
Staff There were five new fires in Fort Frances District by the early evening yesterday. These included three in Quetico Park, one located northwest of Fort Frances on Kishkutina Lake, and a fifth located northeast of Fort Frances, on an island between Little Sawbill Lake and Farrington. Work continues on […]
Dave Ogilvie The first Men’s Breakfast Meeting will take place at the Emo Legion on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. Cost is $10 for buffet breakfast. The featured speaker, will John Ans from Devlin. Ans is a fine young man, who, early in his life decided to follow the […]
Heather Latter District students in Grades K-12 will learn how to use technology appropriately through presentations called “Respect.Technology” offered by local OPP Cst. Anne McCoy. These presentations will replace the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, which wrapped up here this past spring. “We’re changing the program to reflect the […]
Staff Continued hot, dry weather is setting the stage for multiple fire starts each day as lightning strikes from earlier storms continue to pop up as blazes, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported. Eleven new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by early evening yesterday. Among these were four […]
Robin McCormick Cards (500) will start up at the Devlin Hall again on Sept. 20. Games will be played every Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m. until spring, with the cost being $5 each week (which includes a light lunch). Come out and enjoy the evening, show off your skill at […]
