Press Release Local optometrists Dr. Robert Lidkea and Dr. Bruce Lidkea, of Lidkea Optometry on Scott Street, have joined the World Sight Day Challenge during October to help give the gift of vision to people in developing countries. On World Sight Day (Oct. 13), Lidkea Optometry donated their eye exam […]
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Press Release Post-election victory celebrations have come to an end but Ontarians still have something spectacular to celebrate. Thanks to dedicated and passionate voters, 92 MPPs are “Healthy Candidates.” This means a full 86 percent of Ontario’s legislature has made a commitment to the future health of our province. The […]
S.A.L.T What is ageism? It is discrimination against people on the grounds of age, specifically, discrimination against the elderly. Older people become stereotyped, just as certain races are stereotyped as being “smarter,” “lazy,” or “more industrious.” And we all are aware of the stereotyping between men and women. Many older […]
Clara Stainke The general meeting of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary began with a potluck supper that was enjoyed by all. There were 38 members present, with Diane Taggart winning the attendance draw and Jan Beazley the birthday draw. Jan Beazley was installed as a new member and welcomed by all […]
Press Release The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts has kicked off its annual “Coffee Break” fundraiser, and is calling on local residents and business to become hosts to support 1,000 people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in the area. Besides being a great reason for socializing with […]
the MNR Two Kenora men have been fined a total of $3,500 for illegal night hunting. Philip and Norman Mineault pleaded guilty to hunting at night and were fined $1,000 and $2,500, respectively. Philip also is suspended from hunting for one year. Court heard that on Sept. 22, 2009, the […]
Lucas Punkari With a week off from their NorWOSSA schedule, the Muskie senior boys’ volleyball team made the trip to Dryden this past weekend to participate in a tournament to keep their game in find shape. After the final smash was delivered Saturday, the black-and-gold came away with a fourth-place […]
Lucas Punkari The pool at the Memorial Sports Centre will be a beehive of activity this weekend as the Fort Frances Aquanauts host swimmers from across Northwestern Ontario for the Boston Pizza Fall Frolic Invitational. This year’s event marks a change in date from when the meet has been held […]
Duane Hicks Carrying on toward goals set out in its strategic plan, town council and administration will be making a concerted effort in the near future to decide what to with existing municipal properties and whether to develop new residential areas. During a special committee of the whole meeting Thursday, […]
Heather Latter LaVerne Tibold, who has been quilting for 14 years and sewing since she was a teen, had never exhibited any of her handiworks at the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s annual fall fair in Emo until this year. She’s glad she did. Not only did the Emo resident […]
Lucas Punkari It’s been a few days since Gary Beck was inducted into the inaugural sports Hall of Fame class at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth on Friday with his teammates from the 1974-75 NAIA national championship hockey team, but he’s still wrapping his head around the fact […]
Duane Hicks Whether you’re a low-income resident struggling with electricity bills, or someone who’s had a bad run-in with an electricity retailer, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is here to help. The OEB, in partnership with Northwest Community Legal Clinic, hosted an information session at the Super 8 here yesterday […]
