Press Release Shirley Alcock of Keewatin was the $50 winner in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for September. The $40 winners included Brian Gamie and Daniel Pierroz (Fort Frances), Knox United Church (Emo), and Steve Simpkin, Julie Hicks, Jane Jacobson, Laurie Edmonds, Susan Lemay, Frank […]
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Some villagers danced during the “hand-over ceremony,” when the two houses built by Lovisa Noonan and her fellow Canadians were presented to the respective families.
Press Release As Canada marks the 150th anniversary of Confederation, it is important to reflect on our legacy for the future. Despite the important milestones we have met as a country throughout the years, women, girls, and gender non-conforming people still face hardships. A lot of work still needs to […]
Nicholas Donaldson Rainy River District soon will be part of a research project to determine if Ontario beef can be scientifically-identified from that produced in other provinces or countries. The project, being run by the Beef Farmers of Ontario and the Ontario Independent Meat Processors, is an effort to enhance […]
Nicholas Donaldson Aaron Mills, originally from Couchiching and soon to start as an associate professor at McGill Law School, held a workshop last Thursday on “Revitalizing Original and Customary Law in the Western World.” The workshop was part of the Weechi-it-te-win Family Services’ 30th-anniversary “gathering” that began last Wednesday and […]
It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of six C (43 F). Tomorrow will see occasional morning rain and drizzle, then giving way to partly cloudy skies. Expect a high of 18 (64) and low around five (41). Sunny skies are forecast for Friday, along with a […]
Staff A unique fundraiser for breast cancer research will be taking place in the district this Saturday–and everyone is invited to come out and show their support. Bright pink drainage tile will be installed during an event entitled “Laying Pipe in the Fight.” The tile-laying event will take place from […]
Here’s a small sampling of the artful rocks produced by the “Rainy River Rockers.” The rocks are being hidden around Fort Frances for people to find and hopefully add a little more wonder to their lives.
With delicate strokes, Paulette Henttonen painted a cat on a rock last week. Painting done on rocks can range from whimsical scenes to downright breathtaking landscapes.
Joey Payeur Chris Kinzel, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., was a combination of Hilary Knight and Nancy Lopez as she relied on her hockey and golf skills to try and sink this tough shot at the first green at Spruce Creek Golf Course near Morson on Saturday. The game was part […]
Joey Payeur Her personal journey has lasted more than nine years. But Brenda Osborne doesn’t know if it ever will end for her or any of the First Nations’ families in Canada who have had loved ones either disappear or lose their lives at the hands of another. Originally from […]
Duane Hicks With a steady hand, Penny Faragher painted a stylized rain cloud on a rock last Tuesday evening.
