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 […]
District News
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. […]
the OPP As a result of an investigation by officers of the Fort Frances Community Drug Action Team (CDAT), one male remains in custody facing several drug charges. On Oct. 11, James Paul Morriseau, 28, of Couchiching First Nation, was arrested and charged with three counts of possession for the […]
Staff The number of fires in the Northwest Region continues to decrease, with the total dipping from 18 on Friday afternoon to 11 as of this morning. Three of these fires are located in Quetico Provincial Park, where they continue to be observed. Meanwhile, no new fires have been confirmed […]
Staff With the forest fire season winding down, and snow and rain having swept through the region, the fire hazard has been knocked down to “low” with little opportunity to rebound, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported yesterday. No new fires have been confirmed in the Northwest Region since Oct. […]
