I like to think I’m technologically connected. I have a cellphone, and I’m somewhat computer savvy. My children have iPods, iPhones, Blackberries, Mac computers, and they expose me to the wizardry of said devices as though they’re trying to draw me into their techno-cult and I pretend to oblige. In […]
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The number-one reason anglers from around the world come to Sunset Country to fish is because of the top-notch fishing opportunities that exist here. There is nowhere on Earth that offers the diversity of options for freshwater fishing that can be found right here. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources […]
Lori McLean Dear editor: Recently I received the unfortunate news from two friends regarding the accidental loss of their pets. These deaths occurred as a result of a motor vehicle hitting them. As a pet owner, advocate, and lover, I am aware of the consequences that may happen when our […]
Tyler J. Moffitt Dear editor: As 2011 arrived, the S.A.F.E. Baby program (Smoke Alarms For Every Baby) became 12 years old here in Rainy River District. It’s apparent that this project is—and always will be—dear to many people’s hearts. The important message that is being delivered to parents is that […]
Irene Velma Watt (nee Cole), 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre near Morden, Man. Irene fought a good fight but sadly succumbed to the challenges of chronic illness. Irene was born Oct. 7, 1924 in East Zorra Township near Woodstock, Ont., […]
Douglas George McIntyre, 56, a resident of Atikokan, Lot #1 Calm Lake, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. Doug spent most of his working years with the Ministry of Transportation as a maintenance co-ordinator both in […]
Duane Hicks Council may have to raise taxes and water and sewer rates by five percent each year for the next five years if it wants to be able to replace the town’s aging assets in future, according to a report presented at last night’s meeting. BMA Management Consulting Inc. […]
At last night’s meeting, town council: •referred a request from Travis and Shanna Weir, re: waiver of sewer main repair costs in front of 1108 Victoria Ave. N., to the Operations and Facilities executive committee for its recommendation, with input from the Administration and Finance executive committee; •referred a financial […]
Peggy Revell Fort High students put pen to paper this morning in the small gymnasium during the second day of first-semester exams. Exams wrap up Thursday, with the new semester starting next week.
Peggy Revell Spotted along Sixth Street East, this sign a resident put out cleverly expressed the frustration many here have felt so far this winter. Unfortunately, there’s still the chance of even more snow in the forecast.
