In an effort to promote physical wellness among town staff, council approved a report providing a discount for memberships at the Memorial Sports Centre during Monday night’s council meeting. After a 4-2 vote, council agreed to offer complimentary memberships to Sportsplex employees and a 25 percent reduction to memberships for […]
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Submitted Dancin’ with Darcie’s “Stars” performing line are a step closer to being able to go to a national dance competition on July 10-15 in Wisconsin Dells. The “Stars” served up a delicious meal to the crowd gathered last Thursday evening for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Couchiching Multi-use […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge TORONTO–A new poll suggests Canadians haven’t made much progress in expanding their knowledge of the more colourful parts of the country’s history. The online survey from Historica Canada, the organization behind the country’s Heritage Minutes, quizzed respondents on 30 pieces of quirky Canadiana using true or […]
The Associated PressBen Walker NEW YORK–Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, the pubs and the double-decker buses, there’s plenty to see in London. To Aaron Judge, there’s an even more enticing sight: The 385-foot fence in centre field at the soccer stadium where his New York Yankees will play this weekend. […]
A free Fort High graduation photo booth will be at Rainy Lake Square today (June 27) starting at 4:30 p.m. Come with your graduating friend or family member to get some free and fun professional photos taken by Mike Anderson. The next drug strategy meeting will be held today (June […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Environment Minister Catherine McKenna signed a vehicle-emissions agreement with California yesterday that the state’s governor and auto industry experts see as a signal that Canada is going to side with California in a U.S. dispute over emissions standards. The agreement is aimed at harmonizing efforts to cut […]
Marc Stuempfle Adaline Lampert, right, enjoyed being spoiled by her uncle, Nathaniel Keck, left, during a summer evening outing yesterday. The pair had some tasty ice cream from the Sorting Gap Marina. They were able to spend quality time together, as Adaline’s uncle taught her about the joys of developing […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Grievances from frustrated pot customers have given the Ontario Cannabis Store the dubious distinction of being the government organization that was the subject of the most complaints to the province’s ombudsman. More than 2,400 Ontario residents complained about the government’s online marijuana store in the wake […]
Sam Odrowski 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadets F/Cpl. Emilia Saciuk, left, Cpl. Daxxen Badiuk, and F/Sgt. Nick Gray smiled alongside Mayor June Caul after receiving a cheque of $7,850 from the town through the Moffat Family Fund. The money the air cadets received will help subsidize the increasing costs of […]
Ken Kellar Dawn Gray, left, and Darcy Banman fought their way to the head of the pack during the frozen t-shirt game at Relay for Life on Saturday. Competitors were given a t-shirt frozen into a tight bundle and were tasked with thawing it, unwrapping it and putting it on […]
Ken Kellar Emo councillor Harrold Boven, left, Fort Frances councillor Doug Judson, OPP detachment commander Insp. Nathan Schmidt, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, Solicitor General of Ontario Sylvia Jones, Coun. Andrew Hallikas, Mayor June Caul, Coun. Rick Wiedenhoeft, Coun. John McTaggart and members of the local OPP gathered Monday to […]
Ken Kellar Solicitor General of Ontario Sylvia Jones spoke to the crowd assembled Monday afternoon for the groundbreaking ceremony at the new OPP detachment being built in the town’s west end. Jones assured those in attendance that her government’s priority is protecting what matters most, such as the safety of […]
