The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is advising the public that due to extreme forest fire activity in the Red Lake area from RED049, an Implementation Order is in effect until further notice that requires the evacuation of non-essential personnel in the affected area and restricts access and use […]
News
There is currently a severe thunderstorm watch for the Rainy River District. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 20 […]
Hayley Michaud
Looking for something great to watch during rainy days and family movie nights? Check out this week’s must-watch picks on your favourite streaming service. Aug 10-15 CraveWe Hunt Together – Season 1, Episode 1 – Aug 9 – TV-MAThe first episode of the six-part, British drama series follows two pairs […]
Ken Kellar
As people in the district watch their grocery bills rise, and their options decrease, the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) is stepping into help make some meals more complete. From noon until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, the UNFC will be offering fresh, healthy food to go from their […]
Press Release
Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce that the winner of the inaugural Electronic 50/50 Raffle Early Bird prize is Monica Sus. The draw was made in the Foundation Office on August 7, 2020. Monica won an all-inclusive fishing trip to Manitou Weather Station Fishing Lodge. This trip […]
Ken Kellar
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning people not to return to Red Lake right now.In a press release, the Red Lake/Ear Falls OPP said they have received reports that people who had previously evacuated Red Lake due to the nearby forest fire, officially named Red Lake Fire 049, have […]
Staff
A forest fire burning in the Northwest region is causing air quality concerns for nearby residents, prompting a second evacuation. Smoke from Nipigon 45, located approximately 38 kilometres west/southwest of Eabametoong First Nation (Fort Hope), is causing air quality concerns for the remote community, situated on the Albany River. As […]
MNRF photos Heavy smoke and flames have engulfed the region around Red Lake. The town is on an evacuation order, as a 750 hectare forest fire blazes nearby. Police are urging residents to refrain from going back, until the region is declared safe. – MNRF photos
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 78 new cases of COVID-19 today and no new deaths from the novel coronavirus, but Health Minister Christine Elliott says today’s numbers do not include data from Toronto Public Health. Elliott also says hospitalizations due to the virus declined over the previous […]
Facebook photo The Harbourage usually relies heavily on American tourists in the summer months. With the border closed, they’ve been relying exclusively on the loyalty of local diners.
Facebook photo Betty’s in Fort Frances stayed busy supplying the region with games, puzzles and crafts during the COVID shutdown.
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter A group of six volunteers assembled at Point Park, to start their training on adaptive water equipment, under the watchful instruction of Mar Fraczkiewicz, co-owner of Sunset Water Sports. The equipment was purchased after extensive fundraising, and with a newly formed partnership between the company […]
