Duane Hicks For some folks, having a real Christmas tree in their home is a cherished tradition. The only problem is how do you get rid of it once the holidays are over? Never fear. The Fort Frances Fire Brigade once again will be conducting its annual tree pick-up next […]
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Sam Odrowski With 2018 in the books, local Liberal MP Don Rusnak has high hopes for Thunder Bay-Rainy River with several goals set for 2019. Looking back at last year, Rusnak said he’s most proud of his party’s successes in building relationships to secure funding for infrastructure projects around the […]
Press Release The Ontario government is welcoming 2019 with reforms to make our province more competitive and signal that Ontario is open for business. Changes related to Ontario’s labour market that came into effect on Jan. 1 include: •Employers will save $1.45 billion in premiums paid to the Workplace Safety […]
“Entranced,” a painting by local artist Cher Pruys, recently was awarded the gold medal for figurative painting in the Mondial Art Academia’s International 2018 competition. –Image courtesy of Cher Pruys
Duane Hicks Some local residents already have discarded their Christmas trees on the boulevard in anticipation of the Fort Frances Fire Brigade’s annual tree pickup. The pickup will take place next Saturday (Jan. 19)–a week later than usual.
Submitted Proud parents Madisyn DeGagne and Derek Morrison of Fort Frances greeted Lux Riven Mathew DeGagne, a 7 lb., 1 oz. baby boy, at 10:53 p.m. on Jan. 1 at La Verendrye General Hospital–the first baby of 2019 here in Rainy River District. The new baby and his family, which […]
Have you every awakened and discovered you have to hurry to catch up to the day? The district is much like that. The year 2000 was ushered in with great hope and optimism. We coasted on the good fortune of the paper mill producing jobs and household riches. Then it […]
Duane Hicks Forget the common cold and ‘flu–Rainy River District has a severe case of “Catch the Ace” fever these days! The fifth round of the Rainy River Regional Abattoir’s progressive raffle now is in its 28th week, with the grand prize jackpot for this Friday’s draw estimated at $20,000. […]
Duane Hicks District singer and musician Anna Schwartz recently earned a rare achievement for vocal talent and knowledge–a gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM). The 18-year-old, who is attending her first year at the Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) in Winnipeg, took her Level 10 voice exam back […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Henry and Thea Kaemingh recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. They were honoured with a party of friends and family sharing this special day with them. May you enjoy many more years of happiness. Jamie Davis and Kayla Benjamin, meanwhile, we’re married on New Year’s Eve, with the […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Shares of New Gold Inc. climbed more than 10 percent in early trading yesterday after the company reported improved fourth-quarter performance at its troubled Rainy River mine. The Toronto-based company said gold production at its Rainy River mine in Northwestern Ontario surged 39 percent in the fourth […]
Duane Hicks Local artist Cher Pruys continues to impress art enthusiasts and critics both domestically and overseas. Her painting, “Entranced,” recently was awarded the gold medal for figurative painting in the Mondial Art Academia’s International 2018 competition. “This honour is a wonderful kick-start to 2019,” Pruys told the Times on […]
