Dave Ogilvie Another successful “Country Jam” was held at the Emo Legion this past Friday (Aug. 6). Most of the regular musicians were able to attend, plus a couple of new people joined the group. Meanwhile, the good-sized crowd on hand really seemed to enjoy themselves and kept the dance […]
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Peggy Revell The public is invited to attend a free concert and meet-and-greet with musical artist and Anishinabe role model Wab Kinew this Saturday (Aug. 14) at 6 p.m. at the Couchiching multi-use facility. “Wab Kinew is a band member from Onigaming First Nation, he’s a journalist with CBC, he’s […]
the MNR One new fire was confirmed yesterday in the West Fire Region. Located on the Deadhorse Road in Nipigon District, just west of Marathon, the lightning-caused blaze was small at 0.1 hectare in size. It is now “out.” There are four active fires in the region, covering 575.1 ha. […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP officers investigated 135 occurrences between July 30 and Aug. 2. Officers responded to nine motor vehicle collisions, including four involving wildlife. No injuries were reported in any of the collisions. Officers also conducted traffic enforcement duties throughout the weekend including RIDE checks and highway […]
Robin McCormick An old time landmark in Burriss in gone and many feel a rush of memories. The Burriss school was destroyed by fire on Thursday. Trudy and Bob Badiuk were awakened at approximately 5 a.m. as two young males told them about the fire across the road from the […]
Dave Ogilvie Masonic Child Identification Programs (CHIP) is returning to the district this month. The program, which is entirely free, aids in the identification and recovery of missing children. CHIP gives the parents the opportunity to create a kit of identifying materials for their child, including a fingerprint card, a […]
Joey Payeur Before last week, if someone walked the hallways of Burriss School and listened very closely, they may have heard the echoes of an old, familiar tune: Burriss School is a fabulous place All the little children have a happy face Feeling great, so good to be free I’m […]
Dave Ogilvie Known as the “high energy band” from Winnipeg, “House of Doc” did not disappoint the small but enthusiastic audience at Cornell Farms last Saturday evening. The barn was really rocking as the young musicians skillfully incorporated elements of roots-folk-bluegrass-gospel-blues-old-time-Celtic and Canadiana music to produce a contemporary sound that […]
Dave Ogilvie “Chapple Heritage Days,” which began in 1999 during Chapple’s centennial celebration, has become an annual event that attracts people from across the district and beyond to the Both farm and homestead just north of Barwick. The rainy weather on Friday afternoon had committee members a little worried as […]
Staff One new fire was reported in the West Fire Region by yesterday evening—a 1.0-hectare blaze in Kenora District that’s classified as “not under control.” Kenora Fire #36, located about 55 km north of Kenora, was smouldering at last report. FireRangers have laid a hose over 730 metres from a […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for July 4-10 were Julie and Brian Lowry (Fort Frances), Shannon Nordin and Stephen Beyak (Rainy River), Joclyn Frenette (Winnipeg), Margaret Cox (Fort Frances), Christine Modeland (Atikokan), Sharlene Clarke (Martins Burg, W. […]
Press Release This long weekend, the OPP will be working to help ensure that motorists and outdoor enthusiasts have a safe civic holiday. Officers will continue to focus on “the big three” causes of injuries on the roads, waterways, and trails: aggressive driving, drinking and driving, and improper use of […]
