There has been a noticeable increase in members of the public leaving messages on the answering machine at detachments that would be better addressed if the PCC had been called. The detachment phone number is intended for matters such as questions about criminal record checks and making appointments to attend […]
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Nancy Taggart, Administrative Assistant at the Rainy River District School Board, worked on packing the bags that will be given to children who register for Kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year. While children can register anytime, the regional Kindergarten registration week is March 1-5, 2021. Those born in 2017 are […]
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Businesses in need of signage, stickers and barriers are getting a financial break from the Rainy River Future Development Corp. The newly announced Covid Safety Protocol Project will provide up to $5,000 in a non-repayable contribution, to offset the costs of operating under any new or existing COVID protocols, which […]
The outside temperature now says seven degrees. The sky is blue and today there is a little brisk wind from the west. There are waves on the upper river and walkers have left their dens for outside exercise. It is amazing what a difference one week can make in your […]
Dear editor, The ongoing demolition of the forest resource processing facility in Fort Frances is the final chapter of a story that began when Resolute Forest Products closed this facility in early 2014. Resolute Forest Products is a for profit publicly traded company that utilizes the resources from the Crown […]
Over the past week the rise in cases of COVID-19 in Kenora and the surrounding area has led to a great deal of misinformation being spread. Grand Council Treaty #3 is asking everyone to be mindful of their participation in spreading rumours, half-truths, and hearsay. “Over the course of the […]
My youngest daughter made a request of me several years ago, to write down for her the wisdom I have acquired from all these many years of being alive, with even more under my belt now. She gives me too much credit. For a moment or two or three, I […]
They were all strangers spread equally spaced around the Debating Table at the Bakery in Rainy River Monday morning. The weather had broken and they came out of hibernation in droves just as the Groundhog had predicted they would. But who were they? No familiar faces. Just sets of eyes […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
Crossroads School students have all been gifted with a red plaid neck warmer. The neck warmers were especially appreciated during last week’s cold spell. This gift was made possible by Mr. Wiersema and his class of Grade 5/6 students. The class not only took on the challenge of learning how […]
Finally, we are getting a much-needed break in the weather. This really cuts the stress of cows calving outside when the temperatures return to a much more bearable number. Sunday in the bright sun was the first day that I didn’t have any calves. I am sure they thought it […]
April 24, 1940 – February 5, 2021 It is with deep sadness that the family of Morris Cecil Begin, age 80 years, passed away suddenly from cancer, with his wife and children at his side at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Morris was the son of the late Alphonse & Grace […]
Lance Raymond Salchert passed away peacefully February 9, 2021 at his daughters’ home in Winnipeg after a short battle with cancer. Lance was born February 29, 1944, in Mrs. Sparks’ midwifery at Stratton, Ontario. He is survived by his daughter Krista (Carl) of Winnipeg, and son Steve, of Calgary, proud […]
