Duane Hicks Oakwood Road will be used as a temporary detour route this summer so work can be done on Highway 602. After reviewing a request from Engineering Northwest Ltd. (ENL), town council on Monday night granted permission to the Ministry of Transportation to use the town’s portion of Oakwood […]
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Staff The Fine Line Art Gallery here is reminding local artists they have until the end of April to get their entries in for the spring art exhibit. Following the theme “Hats,” the show tentatively is set to open on Thursday, May 3, Fine Line co-op member Jean Richards said […]
Press Release For the first time in 15 years, Ontario is increasing driver and vehicle licence fees to ensure provincial roads and bridges remain safe and in good repair for future generations. While costs of maintaining roads, bridges, and highways have risen over time, fees have not. So in keeping […]
Press Release The most recent meeting of the Rainy River District School Board was held last Tuesday (March 6) at Donald Young School in Emo. At the meeting, the board recognized three employees for 25 years of service. The Rainy River District School Board sincerely appreciates all staff members who […]
Press Release The Ontario government has received a report from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) that proposes modernization of the system, an increase in its revenues by more than $1 billion a year, and the creation of 2,300 net new jobs in the gaming industry and nearly 4,000 […]
Press Release New fees are frozen Ontario is extending for one year a cap of five percent on overall increases to tuition fees at colleges and universities. In addition, the province will place a moratorium on increasing or establishing flat and deferral fees for 2012-13. This moratorium will allow the […]
Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell is urging constituents in the Rainy River area to keep up their efforts to save the community’s emergency room—even in the face of recent assurances from Health minister Deb Matthews that the facility will not close. Since she raised the issue at Queen’s […]
Dave Ogilvie The local Alzheimer’s Society is looking for volunteers to sew lap-sized “Touch Quilts” for those suffering from the disease. These quilts are made of fabrics which provide tactile and visual stimulation. When you’re in Emo, stop by the Hair and Body Care Shoppe to see a sample and […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is pleased to announce summer student opportunities. We are seeking individuals to apply for summer student employment opportunities, including one position of marine assistant. The position, offering a salary $10.25 per hour, commences July 3 and ends on or about Aug. 17. One […]
the OPP On Dec. 30, the Rainy River District OPP received a report of a break-and-enter at a residence on Second Street in Rainy River. Officers arrived around 6:15 p.m. and spoke to the owners, who had arrived home to discover the break-in. Information obtained in the investigation found that […]
Staff Fort Frances finished third overall at the annual aggregate bowling tournament over the weekend in Kenora. Jeff Watts led the local contingent, finishing second for the top scratch total over the seven-game showdown held Saturday and Sunday. He also had the top scratch single from the weekend (375). Watts […]
the MNR Ontario is protecting the environment, and giving clarity to developers, by ensuring the Wolf Lake Old Growth Forest in the Timiskaming District remains a protected area. Retaining Wolf Lake’s Forest Reserve status prohibits the commercial harvesting of old-growth red pine while still allowing for exploration and development of […]
