Duane Hicks With more businesses getting on board the “Go Local” campaign all the time, consumers will get their turn to take part next month when “Go Local” reward cards become available. “Go Local” co-ordinator Tonia Dolph said the reward cards will become available in a few weeks. At this […]
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Duane Hicks The Métis Nation of Ontario Health Branch delivered a message about responsible gambling in a fun way Sunday at the Métis Hall here. While it may have been cold outside, families got warmed with a hot brunch and some traditional dancing, followed by an afternoon of games. Organizers […]
Duane Hicks With one piece of the funding puzzle still to fall in place, the creators of a locally-produced popped wild rice cereal are hoping to build a production facility at Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation (Red Gut Bay) later this year. A few years ago, Rainy River Cereal was test-marketed everywhere—from […]
Staff Concerns about winter highway maintenance are liable to generate discussion at the 22nd-annual general meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal Association this Saturday in Barwick. Many people have been complaining about the road conditions of Highway 11, and this is the first winter the maintenance has been handled […]
Heather Latter The president of the Kenora-Rainy River Liberal Riding Association is excited to attend this weekend’s leadership convention in Toronto, where the province’s new premier will be chosen. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Emo Coun. Anthony Leek, who also is the Northern Regional vice-president for the Ontario Liberal […]
Heather Latter As the 73rd-annual Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts gears up, with entries being accepted starting next week, people are reminded that all are welcome to participate. “It’s a fun and rewarding opportunity for people to showcase, develop, and nurture their dramatic and/or musical abilities,” noted […]
Duane Hicks “The only way to move ahead is to keep working on the same page.” Rainy River District Municipal Association president Deb Ewald’s message rang clear last Wednesday as area First Nations and municipalities met to further cement their commitment to work together for the good of the district. […]
Heather Latter Those who thought they were too late to offer feedback on the future of Sturgeon Creek School now have another chance. The final public consultation was held Jan. 15. But due to a miscalculation of dates, the deadline to submit written feedback has been extended to Feb. 7. […]
Lucas Punkari It’s been more than a month since the colours of the black-and-gold have taken to the ice and courts, but that’s about to change. After a conference call last Tuesday, plans were drawn up for the Muskie hockey, basketball, volleyball, and curling teams to resume play later this […]
Duane Hicks Debbie Hebert, right, celebrated winning a hand of blackjack as Yvonne Langlais, Rustyn Dolyny, and dealer Charmaine Langlais shared a laugh Sunday during a games’ day at the Sunset Country Métis Hall here. The event, which included a mock casino to teach responsible gambling, was hosted by the […]
Duane Hicks Librarian Janet Bell took inventory of word games available at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre last week. A games’ day program called “Word at the Library” will begin this Saturday (Jan. 26) from 2-4 p.m. and continue every last Saturday of the month through to the […]
Heather Latter Spreading the message of “Idle No More,” Turtle Sounds trekked along Highway 11 and then through Couchiching FN on Thursday afternoon. He stopped in the community, where he was presented with a flag that he’ll take with him to Ottawa. Turtle Sounds, who received plenty of support from […]
