We welcome debate in our newspapers through letters to the editor. We welcome youth activism in our schools and on our streets. This past week we have seen both. Diversity of opinion is welcomed when it is well-reasoned and presents alternative ideas and solutions to issues whether they are community […]
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Dear editor: I am writing in response to a letter submitted to your newspaper by Nick Beyak, the son of Senator Lynn Beyak. I want to comment specifically on the inaccurate statements that Mr. Beyak has made about Councillor Douglas Judson, who has-very admirably-used his public office to speak out […]
Jamie Mountain All aboard! Ashlynn Loney led the way while Georgia Wigdor, Lily Wreggitt, and Mya Wrolstad followed suit in perfect unison to the theme of “Transportation Revolution.”
Ken Kellar The crowd at “Ag Day” was held rapt by Nor-West Animal Clinic’s Dr. Erika Butler as she described being part of efforts to control an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis in Minnesota in the early 2000s. “Ag Day” offered the public an opportunity to attend several presentations on a […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The La Vallee Fire Department is hosting its third annual spaghetti dinner this Saturday (April 13) at the Devlin Hall. The dinner will be served from 4:30-7 p.m. Tickets are available from any La Vallee firefighter and at the municipal office as well as at the door until sold out. […]
Sam Odrowski
How much is too much when it comes to time spent playing video games? A group of parents listened to a presentation on video game addiction last Wednesday to learn more about the developing phenomenon. Rainy River District School Board mental health lead Tracey Idle hosted the presentation to educate […]
Lake of the Woods Brewery’s head brewer Josh Manzie listened to a question from the audience at the Chapple Rec Centre on Saturday afternoon as part of the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture’s annual “Ag Day.” Lake of the Woods Brewery attended “Ag Day” to give a presentation on their […]
Sam Odrowski Construction of the bridge between Rainy River and Baudette is well underway, having started in June of last year. The contractor will use a crane on the temporary causeway into Rainy River on the Minnesota side this summer. This will give crews a working space to construct the […]
Jamie Mountain Ellianna Jacobsen, left, Peyton Jourdain, Jordyn Seguin, and Erica Lemelin linked hands and showed off their fancy specs during their “Eyewear Revolution” routine that was part of the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show, “Revolutions,” held Saturday night and again Sunday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Jamie Mountain Emmilou McCormick, left, Kaysn Wuttunee, Marly Wrolstad, and Amelia Dittaro let their emotions show–which was happy–during their “Technology Revolution” routine.
Submitted Awnley Jacobsen, left, and Samantha Halliday were part of the four-member contingent that beautifully represented the Border Skating Club at the Skate Ontario Provincial Championship held back on March 7-10 in Mississauga.
Staff The Fort Frances Curling Club concluded its competitive season with its annual wind-up over the weekend. Raymond Roy’s rink claimed the Day League title. The rest of the rink is comprised of Christine Denby, Brian Mueller, Raymond, Wilf Belluz, Don Debenedet, Dave Gosman, Rob Gushulak, and Nancy and Dave […]
