Larry Cousineau of Fort Frances was lucky this month, winning $40 twice in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for November. Other winners included Linda Wood (Sioux Narrows), along with Sean Brenna, Lois Bowerman, Will Carson, Tanice Rieu, Jan Coats, Theresa Beckworth (twice), Dixie Miller, Leslie […]
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Duane Hicks Lt. Ryan MacDonald of the local Salvation Army, left, joined Rhonda F., Jill Pernsky, Donna Haney, Coun. John Albanese, and Denise Onichuk to kick off the annual Christmas kettle campaign yesterday morning at Walmart here. Kettles also are out at Safeway and Canadian Tire, and starting Dec. 1 […]
Nicholas Donaldson Byron Stewart and Siobhan MacKintosh gave a reading of “Au champ d’honneur” during the Fort Frances High School Remembrance Day assembly on Friday. During the morning service at the Townshend Theatre, students sang songs, read poems, and participated in a moment of silence in honour of Canada’s war […]
Press Release “Tbaytel for Good” is excited to announce the winners of its Fall, 2017 Good Schools and Good Community programs. Seven winners from across the region have been awarded grants totalling $16,250 for their projects that will have a real impact in building stronger and healthier Northern Ontario communities. […]
Duane Hicks Sophie Ballan carried a wreath to place at the foot of the cenotaph in memory of her late husband, Pete Ballan Sr., during the Remembrance Day ceremony here. He had joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 18, serving during WWII on convoy duty in the […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman Serenity Dobransky of Rainy River is a nine-year-old child who has congenital hip dysphasia. Due to her condition, the daughter of Benji and Amanda Dobransky has had to undergo eight surgeries, with the first one being at just three months of age. She also has the potential […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River Federation of Agriculture once again hosting its “Ag Day.” Following the well-received revival of the event back in April, the fall version will take place this Saturday (Nov. 18) at the Emo Legion. The day will begin at 9 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts, and […]
Duane Hicks Cde. Warren Anderson, left, first vice-president of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29, and Gary Lockhart gave a solemn salute after Anderson placed a wreath at the foot of the cenotaph during the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Fort Frances Cemetery.
Staff The Northwest Training and Adjustment Board (NTAB) is asking employers to help it better understand the issues and challenges facing their respective businesses. And they can do that is taking the 2017 Employer One survey, which can be found online at ntab.on.ca The survey is designed to collect information […]
Nicholas Donaldson Rainy River District School Board trustees were treated to a look at the Indigenous Education Strategy during its Nov. 7 meeting here. A presentation was given by Indigenous Education leader Bob Kowal and FNMI Resources/Support Teacher Pam King to outline some of the work they have been doing, […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Devlin, Emo, and Barwick certainly are busy with activities in the coming weeks–a definite sign the Christmas season is fast approaching. The annual “Holly Daze” festivities take place Dec. 1-2 in Emo. The parade once again will be held on the Friday night, which is always a […]
Duane Hicks Cde. Silvia Gunderson, representing the District 7 Ladies Auxiliary, approached the cenotaph along with Gary Lockhart during the laying of the wreaths at the Remembrance Day ceremony here late Saturday morning. Flight Sgt. Hunter Ottoson of the 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (below left) was […]
