Lucas Punkari Fishing is an activity that often is passed down from generation to generation, and is something that often brings families together. So what better pairing than the grandfather-and-grandson team of Rod Woodgate and Dylan Swire to capture the 10th-annual Emo Walleye Classic over the weekend. “It sure is […]
District News
the MNR One new fire was reported in the Northwest Region yesterday, and another possible one being checked out. Nipigon Fire #14, located in the northern sector of Nipigon District at Ogoki Post, was reported yesterday morning and declared out the same day. Thunder Bay Fire #22 remains the only […]
the MNR No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region over the weekend. Thunder Bay Fire #22 remains active. Currently classed as “under control” at 1,317 hectares in size, the blaze has been going since May 19. Type 2 fire crews continue to mop up and extinguish hot spots […]
the OPP A Community Drug Action Team member, assisted by uniformed members of the Rainy River detachment of the OPP, stopped a vehicle westbound on Highway #11 in Dawson Township yesterday. The vehicle, en route to the First Nation communities of Big Island and Big Grassy from Winnipeg, was being […]
the OPP On Saturday around 7:30 p.m., Rainy River District OPP officers attended a single motor-vehicle accident on Highway 11 near the French Lake entrance to Quetico Park. Officers found the male driver, 71, had sustained non-life threatening injuries. He was taken to Atikokan General Hospital and later released. As […]
Staff One new fire was reported in the Northwest Region by the end of yesterday. Sioux Lookout Fire #31 is a 0.1-hectare blaze which currently is classified as “under control.” Late Wednesday evening, Kenora Fire #18 was reported about 45 km north of Kenora. One FireRanger crew responded to the […]
the OPP Police continue to search Lake on the Woods near Morson in efforts to locate a second missing boater. The OPP had received a complaint of overdue boaters on Monday around 9:30 p.m. James Wealther, 73, from Addison, Ill., and Richard Herman, 69, of Peoria, Ill., had gone out […]
Press Release The phone message system at La Verendrye Hospital, the Emo Health Centre, the Rainy River Health Centre, and Rainycrest Long-Term Care, as well as at both the clinics in Emo and Rainy River, has been restored and is functioning normally. We would like to thank the general public […]
Robin McCormick Molly Carlson took part in a diving competition in Thunder Bay over the weekend, where she won three gold medals and topped three of her previous provincial records. Molly, who will compete at the nationals in July, has many aunts, uncles, and cousins here in Rainy River District, […]
Dave Ogilvie Although attendance was down a bit at the district Women’s Institute annual tea and bake sale, organizers were pleased with the support. Those on hand had an enjoyable meal and a great time socializing with friends from across the district. The bake table items were a big hit, […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking the public’s help in solving thefts that occurred within the district. On March 28 between the hours of 10:36 and 11:05 a.m., a male riding an all-terrain four-wheeled vehicle (ATV) attended a Pipestone Lake cottage. Owners of the cottage report a […]
Peggy Revell Three local youths have been lauded for their hard work and dedication through this year’s Northwestern Ontario Aboriginal Youth Achievement and Recognition Awards. “It feels great having not only one or two but three of us [recognized],” enthused Larissa Desrosiers, who was presented with the award earlier this […]
