Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Last week, Premier Kathleen Wynne joined a youth canoe expedition in Fort Frances and paddled through a portion our riding-part of the final leg of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s three-month, 2,200-km journey from Ottawa to Kenora. The journey is an impressive feat for the youth but, sadly, also the exact […]
As I move into one of the busy weeks of my entire year, I once again wonder why I do this to myself. I would like to learn to not beat myself up if I don’t have entries for the exhibition hall . . . it wouldn’t be the end […]
The 30th-annual Kenora Bass International (KBI) wrapped up Saturday under the White Cap Pavilion and when all was said and done, Bill Godin of Devlin and his partner, Leroy Wilson from International Falls, emerged as champions for the second time. Beautiful weather in the days leading up to the tournament, […]
Duane Hicks Brianna Gray, centre, helped Kathy Lampi and Heather Calder of M. Wu Dentistry load up the Iron Range Bus Lines bus Saturday afternoon during the “Stuff-A-Bus” to collect school supplies for the annual “Backpacks for Kids” campaign at Walmart. The public can continue to donate supplies, backpacks, or […]
Nicholas Donaldson Participants in the Youth and Elder Water Walk offered tobacco into the water at Seven Oaks on Monday morning before beginning their route of the Rainy River to raise awareness about the importance of local waterways. The opening ceremony also featured singing, praying, and a reminder of the […]
Atikokan ProgressM. McKinnon A year of exploring ways to make classrooms better learning environments has produced some interesting changes at St. Pat’s School in Atikokan. Teachers Jessica Veenbaas and Diane Bowes, thanks to a Teacher Learning and Leadership Program grant, have spent the past year studying “environmental strategies for student […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s annual fall fair takes place Aug. 17-19 at the Emo fairgrounds. There is something for everyone at this event, including 4-H exhibits, the loggers’ competition, a huge midway, stock car racing, the steer auction, and, of course, lots of delicious food. […]
Rylee Copenace happily posed for the camera after being crowned the Big Grassy FN Mini Princess for 2017-18 during the band’s 34th-annual pow-wow held Aug. 11-13 on their brand new pow-wow grounds. –Photo courtesy of Brittany Bowman
Nicholas Donaldson Unfortunately for the Métis Nation of Ontario’s 2017 canoe expedition team, the weather washed out its planned ceremonial entrance to Fort Frances last Wednesday. Heavy rain prevented the dozen Métis youth from paddling their large, voyageur-style canoe into Point Park wearing their traditional Métis garb. Instead, the paddlers […]
Duane Hicks A giant teddy bear is helping to raise awareness about the threat of health-care privatization in the region with the slogan: “We Can’t Bear to Lose Medicare.” Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition, and Jules Tupker, co-chair of the Thunder Bay Health Coalition, along with […]
Nicholas Donaldson Jack Pavier was excited to ride the school bus for the first time as he sat beside his father, James, during the Rainy River District Transportation Services Consortium “First Rider” program yesterday morning. The youngsters watched a short informational video about bus safety before getting to try it […]
Staff Rainy River First Nation wants to slam dunk alcoholism among youths–and is bringing in a renowned roundballer to help do so. The Youth for Sobriety 3-on-3 basketball tournament and skills clinic runs today through Saturday at the outdoor courts located near the RRFN gymnasium. Lending a celebrity presence to […]
