Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Ah, perfect night, imperfect shooters. The prevailing belief all summer was great scores were nere impossible given the 90 degree weather. Failure begs many and any reasons(excuses!). Alas, August 31 skeet did see a 24/25 from Brad Houghton but Brad’s one miss was an easy incomer. So “easy” that new […]
There have been reports of algae blooms in Wabigoon Lake in the Larson Bay, Maple Road, and Flat Rock areas of Dryden. Flat Rock and Sandy Beach swimming areas in Dryden are closed until further notice. The blooms are being tested to see if they are blue-green algae and until […]
Many of the new techniques that have come along in bass fishing over the past couple of decades have come from Japan, where anglers only have a limited number of fisheries that actually have bass. That means the fish are highly pressured so anglers need to continue to show the […]
One of the aspects of the food & wine industry that I have realized over the years of my career as a Chef is that people can be so serious. Yes, I take pride in what I do and I think that the role I play in the industry has […]
January 28, 1941 – September 4, 2021 The family are sad to announce the sudden passing of Harold Kellar, age 80, at his residence in Devlin on Saturday, September 4, 2021. A complete obituary will follow.
BARRIE, Ont. – An Amber Alert for a three-year-old girl north of Toronto has been called off after she was found safe in Guelph, Ont.. Ontario Provincial Police issued the alert shortly before 1:45 a.m. this morning alleging the child had last been seen with her 27-year-old father in Barrie, […]
TORONTO – Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives have prorogued the legislature until after the federal election, a move the Opposition called an “abdication of responsibility” as the province fights a fourth wave of COVID-19. The government said Friday that the legislature will return on Oct. 4, two weeks after Canadians head to […]
Chantal Derendorf of Batter and Cream Baking Co. was just one of the vendors on hand at the farm market put on by Emo Feed on August 28. the market ran two Saturdays and saw a handful of local crafters and artists attend. –Megan Walchuk photo
TORONTO – Ontario doctors have been harassed by anti-vaccine protesters and the aggression is taking a toll, three prominent medical groups said Friday. The Canadian Medical Association, Ontario Medical Association and Ontario Hospital Association said demonstrators set up outside hospitals this week to oppose rules compelling people to get vaccinated […]
OTTAWA – The three main federal party leaders are promising better working conditions and more benefits for Canadian workers along with additional supports for businesses during election campaign events on Labour Day. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says his party will table legislation, if re-elected, to provide legal protection for businesses […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Harold Kellar announce his passing on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the age of 80. Full obituary to follow.
