Press Release Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) has donated 22 refurbished iPod touches to the Kenora/Rainy River Districts Alzheimer Society’s Music Project. Rossana Tomashowski, executive director for the Alzheimer Society’s Kenora/Rainy River Districts branch said that prior to the donation, the Kenora/Rainy River branch had a waiting list of patients […]
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From the OPP The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public to stay safe around water during the summer season and beyond. July 15-21, 2018 is National Drowning Prevention Week. Swimming and water play are part of a healthy, active lifestyle […]
Staff What a way to end the regular season. Jaden Gustafson was stellar on the pitching rubber to pace the Fort Frances Braves to a 14-0 drubbing of the Sabaskong Goldeneyes on Monday in a make-up game for the one that was postponed back on May 31. The Braves finished […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Borderland Pride made history this weekend when over 200 people crossed over the International Bridge as part of the “Passport to Pride” march in celebration of the inaugural 2018 Rainy River District and Koochiching County “Pride Week.” Though the mercury was high, the weather could not have […]
Staff A suspension failure put an abrupt end to Steve Arpin’s winning aspirations on Saturday. The Loenbro Motorsport driver and Fort Frances native, who was competing in his first race of the season, was forced to retire on Lap 1 of the first six-lap semi-final. That ended any hopes of […]
Jamie Mountain District volleyball players will be put to the ultimate test at the Ontario Summer Games. Three girls and eight boys were selected to represent the Region 1 14U teams at the Games, which are slated for Aug. 2-5 in London, Ont. Making up the girls’ squad are Fort […]
Duane Hicks Lois Faragher showed her latest creation which will be part of her exhibit at the Fine Line Art Gallery on Mowat Avenue. Faragher, who’s been painting since 2003, will have a selection of her watercolour and acrylic artwork for sale there until early September.
Myla Angus of La Place Rendez-Vous looked to move the ball up the pitch quickly while she was pursued by her Al’s Racquet Stringing opponents during her squad’s 3-0 loss in Borderland Soccer League women’s division action last Tuesday night at the St. Francis Sports Field. The two teams squared […]
Kim Tarrant and Dianne Lipinski of Fort Frances were among the $40 winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for July. Other winners included Melody Cory, L. St. Clair, Carla Baird, Sean Jackson, Linda McClymont, Doris Mengelberg, Janet Gilfix, Eileen Wilton, Hazel Larabie and Jaymie […]
The middle of July has arrived. Time is just ticking along. The weather is mostly fabulous! We are down to our last 120 acres of hay but it will be a slow week since I will be out of town for a few days. I am somewhat looking forward to […]
Today, less than 17 percent of jobs in Canada are found in manufacturing products. Technology changes in manufacturing have reduced the need for people. Technology and services are the fastest growing job areas of the economy. Where does Rainy River District’s future lie? Dave Kircher proposed to the Economic Development […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Gerber’s Mini-Mart opened for the season today, quickly attracting a small group of customers for the locally-produced and sourced, jams and bread. Rebecca, left, Abigail and Joshua Gerber were minding the shop that is now open Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Canadian Tire parking lot. Some of […]
