the MNR Two fires—Nipigon District fire #20 and Thunder Bay District fire #36—were declared “out” in the West Fire Region by the end of Friday. This leaves just seven fires still “active” in the region, including three in Kenora District, two in Thunder Bay District, one each in Nipigon District […]
District News
Staff One new fire was reported in Sioux Lookout District late Wednesday evening. Reported as one tree on fire as the result of a lightning strike, the 0.1-hectare blaze was located about 40 km northwest of Savant Lake. Meanwhile, one fire was declared “out” in Nipigon District, leaving the total […]
Staff While some of the numbers are down from the same period last year, the Fort Frances OPP detachment definitely was busy in the second quarter of 2008, OPP S/Sgt. Steve Shouldice reported to town council Monday night. In the second quarter, local OPP officers responded to 1,175 calls for […]
Duane Hicks While it may not be fall yet, let alone winter, Diane Maxey already is thinking about the holiday season—and that means the “Christmas cantata.” Those interested in singing in this year’s Christmas cantata are encouraged to come out to a listening session on Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 […]
Staff It’s time to clean out the garage and basement, and get rid of stockpiles of paint, oil, and other hazardous goods, when Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Day is held here this Saturday (Sept. 13). The event, which previously had been called Household Hazardous Waste Day, will run from […]
Dave Ogilvie The “Country Blend” concert at the Emo Legion on Friday evening was extremely well-received by an enthusiastic audience. The event, sponsored by the Dance Fire Memorial committee, also featured a cash bar, light lunch, and silent auction. The money raised will go towards the Dance Fire Memorial, which […]
Jack Elliott With the status quo forestry industry in a funk, perhaps now is the time to be investigating in new opportunities. The Town of Rainy River, for instance, has a number of physical structures that could house value-added industries for the forestry sector. The front portion of the former […]
Robin McCormick The 55+ Seniors Expo, featuring about 10 booths, will take place Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Emo Legion. The day will be filled with many fun and educational events, as well as free draws. The first 100 participants also will receive a free bag. […]
Rick Neilson A number of people were asked what, for them, was the outstanding feature of the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association’s yearling sale held Saturday at the Stratton sales barn. Lisa Teeple, working in the office overlooking the sales ring, said she was most impressed by the participation of local […]
Jessica George With the unveiling of the monument commemorating the 1938 Dance fire exactly one month away, the organizing committee has been very busy fundraising the last bit of money and hammering out the last-minute details. A benefit concert, featuring the group “Country Blend,” was held Friday night at the […]
The Alzheimer Society’s sixth-annual “Ride for Memories” is on for this Saturday (Sept. 6). And for those who have procrastinated about registering, there is still time left. “I would like them if they could still call,” said Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of the Kenora-Rainy River District. […]
