The Town of Fort Frances has installed a Ukrainian flag in front of the Civic Centre, in a show of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, and our Ukrainian-Canadian population. Ukraine has endured seven days of fighting from invading Russian forces. The majority of the world has backed Ukraine, by […]
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With tensions mounting in Ukraine, citizens around the globe are looking for ways to contribute. The following is a list of ways Canadians can help with the conflict in Ukraine: The Canadian Red Cross is accepting donations for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. The Government of Canada will be matching civilian […]
By Marcus Powlowski
MP Thunder Bay-Rainy River
MP Thunder Bay-Rainy River
Like many of you, I am watching the events unfold in Ukraine with dismay. Thunder Bay- Rainy River has one of the highest percentages of Canadian-Ukrainians of any ridings in Canada. I know there are many people in northwestern Ontario who have family members, and friends, in the Ukraine. I too have relatives in the […]
One often wonders what makes a great leader. What makes a person stand out and gain the support and following of not hundreds but millions of people. Today we are witnessing just such a leader. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a school trained lawyer, actor, comedian and now president of Ukraine is an […]
Dear editor, I live on Sunset Drive and would like to acknowledge the great new sidewalk in our area. We only have to walk 1/2 a mile now to reach that walkway to then walk to the only park in our area. Since I have lived in this McIrvine area, […]
The only thing that has changed in Rainy in the last dozen years is the bakery on the weekend is currently only open Sunday mornings for breakfast. The characters and stories are pretty much the same The group crowded around the debating table Saturday morning at the Bakery in Rainy […]
By Robin McCormick
Devlin Correspondent
Devlin Correspondent
The 24/7 Garage Sale truly does have something for everyone. The Garage Sale building is the in the centre of Devlin, beside Greenside’s Meats. All monies raised are donated to Devlin’s Guthrie United Church. This helps cover the costs of the needs of the church. The 24/7 Garage Sale has […]
Although it has been a shortened hockey season, Jamie Booth, Parks and Arena Manager, shared with me it’s been a success. The Emo LaVallee Arena has been opened for hockey games since January 26. Once the doors opened, the arena became busy – really busy. The hockey season that used […]
Well, I had a little melt-down this weekend. I have told you about the elk that end up here every winter and how I try to feed them south of my place to keep them away from my cows and my stored hay. Naturally this year I wasn’t planning on […]
My house was full this past weekend, with my daughter and granddaughter and their canine chum. Our happy reunion was a long time coming. This time there were no snowstorms or colds or covid exposures to keep us apart. A winter hurricane blew through the day before our planned reunion. […]
