Submitted byJanet Lambert The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary executive held its first meeting of the New Year on Feb. 5 in the hospital boardroom. Judy Webster reported the auxiliary continues to volunteer in the Continuing Care Unit. Several new auxiliary members have come on board and are assisting with the […]
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Jamie Mountain Jill Calder found some open ice and looked to fire a shot past Kenora Broncos’ goalie Trista Boulette during the first period of the Muskie girls’ hockey team’s 10-0 romp Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. Calder had a big performance on her birthday, netting two […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–Paul Dewar, a teacher and union leader from Ottawa who became the New Democratic Party’s foreign affairs critic, died yesterday after contending with brain cancer for a year. Despite struggling with dyslexia as a child, getting trounced by Ed Broadbent during his initial foray into politics, […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–A new report suggests parents who miss work to help children suffering from anxiety cost the Ontario economy $421 million a year. The report, released yesterday by Children’s Mental Health Ontario, looked at data collected in 2017. “That’s a huge loss to the economy,” said Kim […]
Duane Hicks In what’s become an annual community tradition, the “Friends of the Museum” once again is planning a free family fun day early next month. “SnOasis 7: Snowflake Heaven” is slated for Saturday, March 2 from noon-2 p.m. at the Rainy Lake Square on Scott Street. “Friends” president Robert […]
Sam Odrowski The local Canadian Mental Health Association hosted “SafeTalk” Suicide Alertness Training at the NCDS office here last Thursday in conjunction with “Bell Let’s Talk Day.” Two sessions were held and those who participated left with a certificate for completing the course.
Sam Odrowski Fr. Musonda Abel Ng’andwe shared a sheepish smile after a service at St. John’s Anglican Church on Sunday. He is originally from Zambia in South America and recently moved here to lead the Anglican congregations in Fort Frances, Emo, and Rainy River.
Press Release The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is asking the province to invest in public dental programs. Taking action now to properly fund existing programs, like Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO), could save the province millions of dollars a year in unnecessary hospital and doctor visits. Dentists across the province currently […]
Sam Odrowski Helen Pohanka, left, John Pohanka, Bud Danylchuk, Flora Danylchuk, and Evelyn Metke shared big smiles as they waited for supper to be served at the annual “Forget Me Not” dinner Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. About 60 people attended this year to support the cause.
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP recently charged two people in relation to possessing cheques that did not belong to them. Officers believe cheques are being stolen as opportunities present themselves, including directly for mailboxes after they are delivered. It is important that members of the public track […]
Sam Odrowski Katelyn Charlebois and Rosanna Tomashowski enjoyed a chicken breast in mushroom marsala cream sauce at the annual “Forget Me Not” dinner hosted by the Alzheimer Society for Kenora-Rainy River Districts on Saturday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. About 60 people attended, raising $3,200 for the organization’s support services […]
Press Release The Chapple, Emo, La Vallee & Alberton Fire & Emergency Service now is equipped with an additional four new ZOLL 3 automated external defibrillator (AEDs). All units have been registered with the Public Access Defibrillation Program by the Rainy River Association of Professional Paramedics & Paramedic/Fire Dispatch Communications. […]
