Dear editor: We write on behalf of the Right Relations Circle of Rainy River District—a group seeking to improve relationships between First Nations and the descendants of non-aboriginal settlers—to express our support for Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) First Nation and our dismay at the positions being taken by Platinex Inc. (a […]
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With this article, we are starting out on a series about viruses. We all know something about them. Have you ever had a cold? Of course! How about chicken pox? Warts? Hepatitis? If you’ve had any of these (and many, many more), then you have come up against one of […]
A few years ago, Gord Pyzer and I went ice fishing for walleye. Alas, our efforts to find a hump that was sure to hold fish were pretty weak. We drilled a set of holes, all of which were “out to sea” in 50+ feet of water, obviously not where […]
Hollywood could not have scripted one much better than this. Sure, a screen writer probably could’ve ensured a little more scoring to take some of the starch out of what was a 7-3 game for the bulk of the clock. But the idea of the Giants, who were anything but […]
Back in December, the Ontario government announced it will deliver $150 million in financial assistance to cattle, hogs, and horticulture producers. Agricorp will deliver $130 million directly to producers under the Ontario Cattle, Hog and Horticulture Payment (OCHHP). To be eligible for the OCHHP, producers must meet two requirements: •They […]
The Rainy River District Women’s Institute will be celebrating Heritage Day with a fun-filled day of events on Feb. 15 at the Emo Legion. You’re all encouraged to join the W.I. for lunch, door prizes, bake sale, raffles and lots more. The cost is $7, with proceeds going to the […]
I spent last weekend at the Memorial Sports Centre assisting at a swim meet that attracted swimmers from Thunder Bay to Kenora, and north to Red Lake. For many swimmers, it was their first experience in competition. Six-year-olds amazed themselves, their parents, and their coaches with their raw developing talent. […]
The Millennium Scholarship Foundation provides much-needed funding to students so they may pursue post-secondary education. Its objectives include improving access to post-secondary education for all Canadians, especially those facing economic or social barriers, and encouraging high levels of student achievement and engagement in Canadian society. It is the largest single […]
Everyone involved with “A Wacky River Cruise,” this year’s version of the VALA Variety Show, deserves a standing ovation—not just for staging three enjoyable performances on the weekend, but for showing the rest of us how important it is to just have fun. Judging from all the pictures in today’s […]
An MVP performance by Fort Frances Junior Sabres’ captain Quinn Amiel helped propel Team Regional to a 13-10 victory over Team Thunder Bay in the SIJHL’s annual all-star game Saturday afternoon at the Ice for Kids Arena here. Amiel lit the lamp twice and added five assists for seven points […]
With just three games remaining on their NorWOSSA schedule, the Muskie girls’ hockey team is poised to make a bit of history. For the first time in eight years, the black-and-gold are leading the NorWOSSA ‘AA’ standings. Through nine games, they possess a 6-2-0-1 record good for 13 points. But […]
Teachers from the primary division at Sturgeon Creek School in Barwick were honoured last night with the Rainy River District School Board’s Recognition of Excellence Award for their development of a professional learning community there. At the board’s regular meeting here, teachers Vicki Ogilvie, MaryAnn Haw, Krista Williams, Sherri Hay, […]
