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Robin McCormick A sure sign that fall is upon us is the traditional harvest supper hosted by the Guthrie United Church congregation here in Devlin. This year’s supper is planned for Sunday, Oct. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for […]
Dave Ogilvie A benefit for Shauna (Allen) Smith, who’s been diagnosed and hospitalized with cancer, will take place at the Emo Legion this Saturday (Sept. 26). Dinner is at 5 p.m., with a live auction starting at 7 p.m. Live music by local band “Centre-Line” then gets underway at 9 […]
Staff The Rainy River District OPP detachment got high marks on a community satisfaction survey conducted earlier this year, with 94.3 percent of respondents either “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with its quality of police service. “We’re very pleased with the results, and the fact it was an independent survey,” said […]
Press Release Ontario is repairing Highways 11 and 502 near Fort Frances. These repairs will improve driver safety and boost employment in the north. More than 21 km of Highway 11 and 18 km of Highway 502 will undergo construction, including earth and rock ditching and clearing. These projects are […]
Staff A workshop held last Thursday at the Sunset Country Métis Hall here was a proactive measure for those who have family members struggling with addictions. The day-long workshop was presented by Couchiching Treatment and Support Services, with organizers from the Sunset Country Métis and the United Native Friendship Centre. […]
Staff More than 30 Chamber of Commerce members from across the region, as well as various dignitaries and guest speakers, are expected to descend on Fort Frances this week as the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce holds its annual fall meeting here. Hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of […]
Peggy Revell There was triumph and tears as participants reached the end point of the 20-mile “Walk for Dialysis” here Friday afternoon—the first time the fundraiser has gone without its founder, the late Tom Bruyere. Walking in Bruyere’s honour, roughly 60 participants raised more than $21,000 for the renal dialysis […]
the MNR Two area residents have been fined for illegally dumping household garbage on Crown land. Cassie Calahaisen of Kenora and Nathaniel Newell, of Keewatin, were charged under the Public Lands Act for dumping garbage on Crown land and fined $750 and $500, respectively. Court heard that on Feb. 14, […]
Press Release The people of Rainy River District have shown once again how much they value health care. Back in May, “Ultrasound 9-1-1,” a campaign to raise money to purchase an ultrasound machine for the emergency department at the Rainy River Health Centre kicked off. Three months later, the committee […]
Mitch Calvert Both Muskie girls’ basketball teams got their NorWOSSA seasons off on the right foot yesterday with wins in Dryden. Kayla Windigo led the charge with nine points as the seniors beat the host Eagles 25-19. Jolene Stahn added eight points for the black-and-gold while Melissa Felske was the […]
