Dear editor: One of our favourite bass tournaments was the Morson Bass Classic. When it was changed to a new site and title, the Morson Bass International, we were not concerned until we found out it went from a two-day tournament to a three-day one—and the entry fee was increased […]
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Dear editor: On Saturday, Sept. 9, the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts is holding its fourth annual “Ride For Memories.” Riders from all over Northwestern Ontario will take part in this event in an effort to raise funds for this worthwhile organization. All monies raised by this event stay […]
Dear editor: It has been a very busy season for many of the animal bylaw officers right across the region. I am from Fort Frances and as of Aug. 18, we have had 44 reported bear sightings. Out of these 44 sightings, five bears had to be immobilized and two […]
Dear editor: When we arrived at our Rainy Lake island this spring, we found that a very large piece of floating dock had landed on our rocky shoreline and broken up. I pulled the broken timbers and boards out of the lake, but was unable to remove a very large […]
The McGuinty government is expanding its support for small, northern, and rural colleges to ensure more students have the opportunity to study and succeed at post-secondary institutions, Training, Colleges, and Universities minister Chris Bentley announced Monday. “We are on the side of hard-working Ontario families who want their sons and […]
A ’50s and ’60s rock ’n roll dance, also featuring an Elvis contest and ’50s costumes, will be held Friday, Sept. 15 from 7-11 p.m. at the Emo Legion. This is a fundraiser for the Emo Public Library and the W.I. Museum. Tickets are available at the EPL and W.I. […]
The Rainy River Valley Food Council has opted to push back the date of its “Taste Local” event previously scheduled for Sept. 14. Instead, they are looking to hold it Oct. 29. “It’s right after the [Clover Valley] Farmers’ Market closes, so it’s a turning point for a lot of […]
The local Business Improvement Association wants shoppers to start thinking “autumn” next month in time for its annual “Downtown Harvest Days.” BIA co-ordinator Patti Anderson said yesterday that last year’s event was “very well-attended, very well-received,” and is hoping for the same success this time around. On Friday, Sept. 22 […]
With the nomination deadline now less than a month away, more nominees for the local municipal and school board elections are coming in. Most recently, Dan Belluz filed his nomination forms for a seat as trustee on the Rainy River District School Board on Monday. Belluz, who’s just wrapping up […]
A meeting between Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre staff, Indian Affairs, Heritage Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has been postponed. Previously scheduled for tomorrow (Aug. 31), the meeting now will take place Sept. 27 in order that all the parties can attend. The historical centre plans to request emergency […]
The third-annual Women and Girls Empowerment Seminar took place here last week. The seminar, formally known as the Girl Power camp, is aimed at giving girls the tools and contacts in the community to take care of themselves. Ashlee Cochrane and Becky Hunter, youth workers at the Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal […]
The New Beginnings Fellowship is planning a community barbecue and concert on Saturday, Sept. 9 in support of local soup kitchen David’s Deli. The free event, taking place at 1301 Mill Rd. (across from La Place Rendez-Vous), will see children’s games starting at 4:30 p.m., followed by a barbecue at […]
