The Canadian Press OTTAWA–A Senate committee tasked with studying the Disability Tax Credit and a disabilities savings plan says the two programs need to be overhauled and is urging the government to do more to help the disabled. Sen. Art Eggleton said less than 40 percent of people living with […]
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The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–Although he officially takes up the premier’s mantle tomorrow, Doug Ford already has set the wheels in motion for several of his plans for Ontario. And one expert predicts the Progressive Conservative leader will move quickly on his agenda once he seizes the reins of the […]
Valedictorian Kendyn Faragher reminisced about memories he and his classmates have made, and also offered them words of encouragement in their future endeavours, during his speech at the Fort High graduation ceremony last Thursday evening in the Ice For Kids Arena.
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Back in March, the Hamilton Fire Department sought approval to donate a pair of surplus fire trucks to two First Nations’ communities. After receiving that approval in April, Couchiching and Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nations each were presented with a 1997 Freightliner 1,350-gallon tanker truck last Thursday. The donations […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars After a decline in participation over the years, it looked as though this year’s “Relay for Life” would be the last one here. But it seems the possibility of no longer holding the annual cancer fundraiser fired up a few teams–and brought forth new volunteers for next […]
Press Release An actor and a top prize winner from the Canada-Wide Science Fair are among a record number of students from across Canada looking to become change-makers this summer at the award-winning enrichment and entrepreneurship program, SHAD. Katelyn Bruyere of Fort Frances also is among this group and will […]
Sam Odrowski The Rainy River District School Board approved its 2018-19 budget during a special meeting held at the Education Centre here last Tuesday. The approved budget was balanced and represented a total of more than $56.33 million–a four percent increase over last year’s budget. A majority of the board’s […]
Submitted Terry Dennis of Atikokan won $500,000 with Lotto Max Maxmillions in the June 1 draw. The winning ticket was purchased at the Marg’s Northern Convenience on O’Brien Street in Atikokan. Since its launch in September, 2009, Ontario Lotto Max players have won over $4.2 billion in prizes, including 57 […]
From the MNRF A local man has been fined and ordered to pay forest fire suppression costs under the Forest Fires Prevention Act. Geoffrey Stanger was convicted at trial and fined $800 for starting a fire without a permit and $800 for failing to tend a fire. He also was […]
Skies will be clear tonight, with an overnight low of 13 C (55 F) and west winds gusting up to 17 km/h. Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy but hot, with a high of 29 (84) and low around 17 (62). Look for west-southwest winds at 13 km/h. Showers and thunderstorms […]
Sam Odrowski Rainy River High School students celebrated their graduation last Wednesday evening with a ceremony taking place in the school’s gym. The RRHS band kicked it off with a procession and performance of “O Canada.” RRDSB trustee Dianne McCormack and RRHS principal Michelle Mosbeck shared their remarks with the […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Transportation Services Consortium is pleased to announce that following an extensive procurement process, all routes have been awarded for the 2018-19 school year. As a result, a new school bus transportation provider, First Student, now will provide service in Rainy River District. First Student […]
