The Ontario government is providing over $5.9 million to help build and repair local infrastructure in Kenora – Rainy River. This investment is part of the government’s plan to build Ontario by getting shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure projects that support economic recovery, growth and job creation. The […]
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In last week’s column I talked about how I got my start as a fishing guide, essentially pestering Roger Clinton from Ash Rapids Camp to give me a job until he finally did. Obviously, there is more to being a fishing guide than simply going fishing for the day. The […]
A Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt is underway, at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Until Friday, December 31, grab your friends or family, and have fun hunting down 15 items in town! For more information, contact the library, or download the list from the library’s event listing. Christmas Hamper […]
The WRRD Lions are looking for volunteers for the Rainy River COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics, to facilitate the Screening and Flow requirements. If you are able to join, contact John Elliott at elliottjhn@gmail.com or call 807-852-3790. The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign is seeking bellringers. If you could volunteer a […]
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A general meeting of the legion ladies Auxiliary to branch #29 was brought to order by President Josie Miller on December 8. It was attended by 30 members, with applications for membership presented and approved for Emily Watson. The group acknowledged the December Birthdays of Elaine Sande and Cindy Noble. […]
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Through donations, product sales and department competitions, the students and employees of Confederation College have raised $43,457 in support of its students and community charities. The “Stock the Bank” internal campaign supports the Emergency Student Fund, Food Bank, community charities and other school initiatives at the College. “Every year, I […]
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New Gold Inc has entered into a definitive agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. to sell the existing gold stream held on the Blackwater Project located in British Columbia. Blackwater is wholly-owned by Artemis Gold Inc., with New Gold having retained the gold stream as partial consideration for the sale […]
Although the Covid Gloom seems to be make many of us a tad “Grinchy” this Christmas particularly noticeable in a lack of Christmas lights around Town. How- ever there are some really attractive light displays and three or four truly stunning presentations on 2nd St and along River just west […]
