Duane Hicks Who knows what these blocks of snow outside the water treatment plant will become once an artist gets working on them as part of the Rainy River Arts Collective’s “Winter Sculpture Garden.” Artists have until Feb. 19 to finish their creations at four locations around town. Then Monday, […]
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Lucas Punkari Muskie forward Katie Sinclair she grabbed the puck during third-period action against the Kenora Broncos here Tuesday night. Sinclair scored during the second period but it was the Broncos who skated away with a 4-1 victory. The black-and-gold will travel to Kenora tomorrow night to face the St. […]
After a brave battle with cancer, Shae Michael Gray Hagarty passed away peacefully, with his family at his side and Obi Wan Kenobi on his shoulder, on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. He was born March 1, 1979. Shae had a great fondness for computers and electronic gadgets, and for helping […]
Press Release The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) took another major step Friday in strengthening and further integrating primary care into local health planning by announcing Dr. Richard Almond as its Primary Care Lead. Dr. Almond, who practices at the Fort William Family Health Team in Thunder Bay, […]
Staff The Joint Task Force (JTF) on Northwestern Ontario Economic Development Planning requested feedback from municipal leaders on its pilot project after providing an update during the Rainy River District Municipal Association annual meeting last month. Project manager Pat Forrest, on behalf of JTF chair Iain Angus, explained the task […]
Staff The “Leader In Me” program currently being implemented at Crossroads School in Devlin received recognition from the Rainy River District School Board at its regular meeting here last night. The program integrates the teaching of Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly-Effective People” into the culture of the school. The […]
Duane Hicks While town council has not yet decided on sewer and water rates for 2012, some customers will end up paying more. Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft said during a budget meeting Monday that council wants to continue its plan to build sewer and water reserves to help pay for infrastructure […]
the OPP Rainy River District OPP would like the public to be aware of a computer scam that is appearing locally. The fraudster “cold calls” the customer and tells them about possible computer software problems and coding issues on their computer. He then invites them to download a piece of […]
Press Release Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Bruce Hyer has introduced legislation calling on the federal government to negotiate a joint reduction in passport fees with the United States in order to boost tourism between the two countries. “Cutting passport fees would encourage tourism in Canada from the United States, and […]
Robin McCormick The Muskie boys’ hockey team will host its annual tea and bake sale this Saturday (Feb. 11) from 2-4 p.m. in the Fort High cafeteria. Enjoy refreshments and purchase some great baking while supporting the squad. • • • A reminder the Emo Legion is hosting a fish […]
Dave Ogilvie On Feb. 3-5, members of the Fort Frances Lions, Voyageurs Lions, and Emo and District Lions attended the annual mid-winter convention, which took place this year at the Sawmill Inn in Grand Rapids, Mn. Thirty clubs attended from the 5M10 district, which includes Northwestern Ontario and northern Minnesota, […]
Dave Ogilvie The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 in Emo will be hosting another fantastic fish fry this Saturday (Feb. 11) starting at 5 p.m. The cost will be $13 for adults and $5 for kids six and under, with the meal sure to be another sell-out. Everyone is invited […]
