Local air cadets are embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Western Europe to participate in the 75th anniversary celebration of “D-Day” on Juno Beach later this spring.
From May 31-June 9, the cadets participating in the trip will explore the history of both world wars as they travel from Amsterdam to Paris on the “Road to Liberation.”
Linda Russell of Rainy River was among the winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts' cash calendar draw for February.
Four brand new defibrillators recently were installed in new locations around the district to help save lives in the event of a cardiac emergency.
So far, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been used three times in the district during a medical crisis.
Over the past several days, the Rainy River District OPP has been alerted to several traffic complaints around J.W. Walker School located on the 400 block of Keating Avenue South.
For everyone's safety, the OPP and the Fort Frances By-Law Department are urging parents to utilize the “Kiss 'n Ride” program.
In the morning of Feb. 10, members of the Fort Frances OPP responded to a request for service after a local business had been broken into.
An OPP Scenes of Crime Officer attended and gathered physical evidence while members of the Fort Frances OPP followed other investigative leads.
The Kenora OPP is asking for the public's assistance in locating two stolen snowmachines and a trailer.
On Saturday around 7 p.m., police were notified of a theft that occurred at a business on Railway Street in Kenora.
It is unknown when the theft occurred.
On Sunday, Feb. 3, the Kenora OPP received a complaint of a theft from a vehicle on Lake of the Woods near French Portage Narrows.
Upon further investigation, it was determined a cottage was broken into in the area of Chapel Island and firearms were stolen.
The Rainy River District OPP recently charged two people in relation to possessing cheques that did not belong to them.
Officers believe cheques are being stolen as opportunities present themselves, including directly for mailboxes after they are delivered.
The Chapple, Emo, La Vallee & Alberton Fire & Emergency Service now is equipped with an additional four new ZOLL 3 automated external defibrillator (AEDs).
All units have been registered with the Public Access Defibrillation Program by the Rainy River Association of Professional Paramedics & Paramedic/Fire Dispatch Communications.
The entry deadline for the 2019 Rainy River District Festival for the Performing Arts is set for Friday, Feb. 22.
Entry forms can be found on the “Forms, Fees and Resources” page of its website (ff-festival.com) and at the back of the syllabus.
The updated syllabus also has been posted on the site.
