Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The new schedule for the “Country Jam” that is held each month at the Emo Legion has been released by the musicians. The first “Jam” of the new season will be held on Friday, Sept. 22 starting at 7 p.m. Those who love to dance to old-time […]
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Press Release New Gold Inc. last Wednesday provided an update on the construction of its Rainy River project, located north of Barwick. Both the project schedule and capital cost estimate remain in line with New Gold’s current plan (announced in late January). August highlights include: •the process plant underwent a […]
Dear editor: Please accept this open letter to Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak and Kenora MP Bob Nault: Over the past several weeks, I have heard from countless voters in the Kenora and Rainy River districts who have asked why the Liberals are against small businesses and family-run enterprises. […]
Duane Hicks Abby Bone was all smiles after receiving her “Canada 150” pin and certificate during Monday night’s council meeting. Bone, her sister, Emma, and mom, Toey, each were recognized for their volunteer work with “Meals on Wheels” and the Robert Moore School breakfast program. About 30 local volunteers received […]
Nicholas Donaldson Director of Education Heather Campbell looked on as Lemuel Carradice read his oath of office to undertake the role of student trustee at the Rainy River District School Board meeting here last Tuesday (Sept. 5). Carradice, a Grade 12 student at Rainy River High School, will represent all […]
Look for increasing cloudiness tonight, with strong thunderstorms in spots and an overnight low of 15 C (59 F). Tomorrow will see strong thunderstorms in the morning, followed by scattered showers in the afternoon and evening. Expect a high of 21 (70) and low around 12 (54). Rain also is […]
Nicholas Donaldson Raising a total of $19,350, an unorthodox breast cancer research fundraiser entitled “Layin’ pipe in the fight” was a surprising success for its organizers. Held Saturday in a field just west of Pinewood, the event featured a barbecue, penny table, and a chance for people to watch specially-made […]
Peter William Senyk passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by those who loved him, on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Peter was born on June 11, 1954 to the late Erma and Anthony Senyk of Rainy River, Ont. Peter moved to Atikokan, Ont. shortly after his birth and later on […]
Robert Martin “Marty” Gadd passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at the General Hospital in Lethbridge, Alta. after a courageous battle with health problems. Marty was born on June 13, 1956, the only child of Clarice and Bob Gadd. He was raised […]
Eileen Jourdain, 64, of Couchiching First Nation, Ont., passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born on Nov. 9, 1953 in Fort Frances to the late Kathleen and Leonard Jourdain. Eileen was raised in Couchiching First Nation with her family. Eileen […]
Beulah Olson passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. She was born on Dec. 15, 1923 in her grandmother’s home in Spooner, Mn. to Alfred and Emma Sandmoen of McInnes Creek, Ont., where she spent her childhood. She was […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Bluebird announces her sudden passing on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 in Duluth, Mn. Betty was born on Feb. 19, 1943 in Lac La Croix First Nation, Ont. to Gilbert and Ida Oshawee. She liked to attend pow-wows and dance, and […]
