Sam Odrowski A group of ladies shared big smiles Saturday as they enjoyed a delicious spread during Knox United Church’s Christmas luncheon and bake sale. Close to 100 people came through the church basement to purchase some homemade treats and enjoy a hot meal.
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Sam Odrowski Over the years, forestry has played a major role in building the town’s economy–and it continues to play an important role in the lives of many residents. To help today’s youth develop a better understanding of the local forestry industry and forestry renewal, now-retired renewal forester Judy Kaufman […]
Staff The Ontario PC Party has been under fire for passing a resolution to debate the recognition of gender identity on Saturday during the party’s three-day policy convention in Toronto. The resolution that sparked controversy was proposed by parental rights advocate Tanya Granic Allen. It said gender identity theory is […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board is committed to providing a safe and positive learning environment for all of its students. The board recognizes that Ontario Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (Nov. 18-24) highlights an issue of critical importance and as such, students and school staff will be […]
Press Release School Bus Safety Week ran Oct. 22-26, 2018. To promote school bus safety, the Rainy River District Transportation Services Consortium held its annual School Bus Safety Poster Contest with the theme, “My Driver-My Safety Hero.” A total of 278 posters were submitted for the contest. The winners for […]
J.W. Walker students Lila Black, left, and Casey Egan proudly displayed their colourful posters. Black’s poster won Division 3 (Grades 3-5) while Egan came out on top of Division 2 (Grades 1-2). –Photos courtesy of Rainy River District School Board
Duane Hicks The ninth-annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” campaign is less than a month away and organizers are lining up volunteers to help out. The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Safeway, The Place, and Walmart here, Cloverleaf Grocery in Emo, and Beaver Mills Market in Rainy […]
Sam Odrowski Sunset Country Métis president Brady Hupet shared some words about Louis Riel at the Métis Hall on Friday following the flag-raising ceremony at the Civic Centre in honour of “Louis Riel Day.” He thanked Mayor Roy Avis for all his service through the years to the Métis community […]
Dear editor: Rainycrest has been closed to admissions since February, 2018 due to non-compliance with health and safety issues, as well as unmet staffing requirements. This has resulted in more than 25 Rainy River District seniors being warehoused in La Verendrye Hospital waiting for admission. As such, they are unable […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Catholic Women’s League at St. Patrick’s in Emo will be holding its annual Christmas tea and bake sale this Saturday (Nov. 24) from 1-3 p.m. in the church hall. There also will be basket draws, as well as religious articles and raisin, apple, and meat pies […]
Submitted Brenda Dolph, left, Joy Lockman, Helen Preston, Mary Tank, and Susan Wieler of the Loaves & Fishes soup kitchen here were all smiles last week after receiving donations of $1,467 in cash and 585 pounds of non-perishables courtesy of the BDO Canada “Drive Away Hunger” campaign.
Sam Odrowski Both Grade 5 classes at Robert Moore (above) performed an anti-bullying rap together called “Stand up, Reach Out, Tell Someone” on Monday during a school assembly to kick off Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (Nov. 18-24). School principal Donna Kowalski also shared a few words about identifying bullying, […]
