The Associated PressRussell Contreras ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.–Facebook is building a massive solar farm in West Texas that’s believed to be one of the largest solar projects in the nation and the social media giant’s first direct investment in renewable energy. Boston-based renewable energy developer Longroad Energy recently announced it was partnering […]
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Jamie Mountain The Muskie girls’ curling team was presented with the OFSAA Team Sportsmanship Award banner at the Muskie athletic awards banquet last night at the Townshend Theatre. Pictured, from left to right, are team members Ashley Payne, Jillian Cousineau and Andrea Schram, along with Muskie coaches Kim Beaudry and […]
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The Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy is the only local finalist in the Tbaytel for Good Community Fund competition and is seeking the district’s help. The Tbaytel for Good Community Fund aims to look to the people and communities in Tbaytel’s neighbourhood to tell them about the good work happening all […]
The Canadian Press COCHRANE, Ont.–Officials say a 16-year-old girl who had been evacuated from a remote First Nation in northern Ontario was hit by a car and killed yesterday. The chief of Pikangikum First Nation says Kelsey Strang was one of more than 2,000 community members forced from their homes […]
Sergeant-at-arms Kaydon Penney, left, led a mock debate of the Ontario Legislature at St. Francis School on Tuesday as part of a Legislative Assembly Outreach Program that was brought to the school. Students learned about parliament, how government works, and the roles of key individuals at the Legislature. -Submitted photo
The Associated Press COLLEGE STATION, Texas–Friends and family of former President George H.W. Bush recalled his prolific letter writing Wednesday as they gathered to mark the first day of issue for the U.S. Postal Service stamp honouring him. “He never let even a day pass before he took out a […]
Musician Doug Judson will perform a free concert at the Rainy Lake Square this evening (June 13) from 6-8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. “Jurassic Square,” a special outdoor screening of Game 6 of the NBA Finals at the Rainy Lake Square will take place this evening (June 13) starting […]
Tim and Gary held up a walleye and bass double they caught during out recent outing on Lake of the Woods.
Ken Kellar A firefighter remained on the scene of a house fire on the 400 block of First Street East on Tuesday. OPP have asked the public to stay away from the site for safety reasons. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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A local school recently learned about the legislative process in Canada first-hand. On Tuesday at St. Francis School, the Community Outreach Program of the Legislative Assembly took place to teach student’s about Ontario’s parliament. “Our programs are typically linked to the school curriculum,” explained Stephanie Brousseau of the Legislative Assembly […]
From the OPP
The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to take the time to remind members of the public about bicycle safety. With school coming to an end and warmer weather; the streets often see more bicycle and pedestrian traffic. It is important that all motorists […]
