FORT FRANCES—The frigid wind generated by the helicopter whipped around workers last week as they loaded up and prepared for their first day surveying in remote locations near Sphene Lake, Pipestone Lake (Gates Ajar), and the Lake of the Woods/Morson area. The three crews—made up of workers from both Rainy […]
District News
Emo council seemed interested in being selected as one of just a few northern municipalities to participate in a pilot study on water source protection planning after hearing from Cambium Environmental at last week’s regular meeting. Jim Bailey, senior project manager, and John Desbiens, environmental engineer, met with Emo council […]
FORT FRANCES—While public attendance at Alberton council meetings generally is sparse, the one last Wednesday night was a different story. About a dozen residents filled the chairs at the municipal office to voice their opinions and concerns regarding commercial hunting in the township. Council had asked for input from residents […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board is hosting a series of public discussions about the future of Catholic education in Ontario and is inviting members of the Catholic community to participate. The initiative is “part of an awareness and engagement strategy undertaken by Ontario’s Catholic education partners . . . […]
Abitibi-Consolidated announced today that its Fort William paper mill in Thunder Bay will be idled for an indefinite period, effective Feb. 25. The mill has an annual production capacity of about 145,000 tonnes of commercial printing papers. The idling will affect roughly 265 employees at the mill and an additional […]
On Monday around 7 p.m., a Marathon OPP officer stopped a Chrysler PT Cruiser for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Highway 17 in Patience Township, east of Nipigon. Upon further investigation, it was determined the driver—the lone occupant of the vehicle—was in possession of a controlled substance. The investigation […]
EMO—Stakeholders across the country have been asked for their input on a new agriculture policy framework. And on Monday, residents from Rainy River District did just that. A public consultation was held at the Emo Legion to discuss the “Next Generation of Agriculture and Agri-Food Policy,” which was developed by […]
Although temperatures are bitter and there’s snow on the ground, Emo Centennial Choir director Renée Martin-Brown already is thinking about blooming flowers and sunshine. The choir is gearing up for a spring concert to be held in early May, with rehearsals beginning Feb. 26 at the Christian Reformed Church in […]
On Monday around 9:15 p.m., Dryden OPP officers were dispatched to a theft of gas from the Esso Voyager Service Center in Ignace. Officers attended the scene and specific details were obtained. They then proceeded east on Highway 17. Around 9:50 p.m., the officers observed the suspect vehicle travelling above […]
FORT FRANCES—Stratton sales barn manager Russ Richards has begun his own abattoir project separate from that of the Rainy River Regional Abattoir Committee. And his plan—to bring the former Stratton Meats building up to the standards of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs—is beginning to take shape. […]
FORT FRANCES—They were looking for one thing—and found another. MetalCORP geologists working on the North Rock property, located in Watten and Halkirk townships, were trying to uncover copper when they discovered a significant high-grade platinum mineralized zone on the property’s east zone. What made the discovery even more astonishing is […]
FORT FRANCES—After having been involved in promoting safety across the district for a number of years, Hugh Dennis recently was named new co-ordinator for the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team. “I applied for the job because I’ve been a part of the community for years and I want […]
