Nicholas Donaldson Ben Sletmoen, Ben Tysz, Megan Allan, Cait Morrison, and Carly Steinke enjoyed the warm weather as they washed cars for Tim Hortons annual “Camp Day” last Wednesday. Proceeds from coffee sales that day, as well as other fundraising activities, go to the Tim Hortons Children Foundation to help […]
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There were more winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for June. Winning $40 were Irene Hill-Haver, Pat Gartch, Margaret Silk, and Marie Brady (Fort Frances), Leo Faykes (Stratton), Scott Lundy (Nestor Falls), and Woody Linton (Sioux Narrows). Other winners included Deb Lemaister, Marilyn Behrsin, […]
Nicholas Donaldson Sage Morin spoke to Fort High students last Thursday about her son, Geo, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2013.
Nicholas Donaldson The officers and cadets of the 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron held their 14th-annual Ceremonial Review last Wednesday evening in the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. The cadets were inspected by the reviewing officer, local Justice of the Peace Pat Clysdale-Cornell, and received awards for their […]
Press Release Gord Mackintosh was not your typical politician and “Stories Best Left Untold: Tales from a Manitoba legislator,” is not your typical political memoir. Mackintosh steps out of his familiar role as the Manitoba NDP’s go-to guy, foot soldier, and law reformer to provide a unique take on the […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman An indigenous awareness week recently was held at Rainy River High School. Organized by Morning Star Tom, the Indigenous Student Guidance Counsellor at RRHS, the week included traditional geese preparation and various workshops. There also was a career symposium, where students could interact with local indigenous agencies […]
Submitted The local chapter of the Bear Clan Patrol walks the streets around town often, not just to look for used needles but to ensure residents are kept safe. Here they can be seen patrolling in the north end. They sport electric yellow vests and Bear Clan Patrol patches.
Press Release Plans for the final reunion are being made for July 22-23 for anyone, especially from the years 1951-53, who attended Fort Frances High School-not just graduates but everyone interested. We’ve had calls from out-of-towners from B.C. and eastern Canada asking for a chance to meet old friends and […]
Kiera Kowalski Students in the Grade 11 French Immersion class rehearsed Monday afternoon for their play, “La bataille qui est l’école secondaire,” which translates to “The struggle that is high school.” The play, co-written by the students, will debut tomorrow at 2 p.m., with another free show at 7 p.m. […]
Press Release An NDP motion put before the Ontario legislature by Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell, calling for better access to health care for northerners, received support from all parties on Thursday. Campbell’s motion also called for a significant overhaul of the Northern Health Travel Grant. “Kathleen Wynne and her […]
Press Release The Citizens for Backus/AB are honoured to accept a grant of $3,500 from the Marshall N. Knudson Family Community Fund. The funding will be used towards the Youth Art Garden at Backus to help plant and maintain it. The grant will support the purchase of two compost bins, […]
Submitted The Bear Clan Patrol was contacted earlier this month to respond to a call from a resident who needed help cleaning a rental home. These are just some of the needles and other paraphernalia that were found inside. The Bear Clan carefully puts these needles into sharps containers, which […]
