It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of 10 C (50 F) and south-southwest winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will be partly sunny and hot, with a high of 27 (80) and low around 14 (57). Look for south-southeast winds gusting up to 20 km/h. […]
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Press Release The Rainy River District School Board announced its 2018 Employees of the Year, Bus Driver of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Community Partner of the Year at its regular monthly meeting here last Tuesday. Brooke Caul, secretary at Atikokan High School, and Angela Petsnick, an intermediate […]
Duane Hicks Hayden Allam proudly displayed examples of the buttons she makes and sells through her business, “Cute As A Button,” on Friday during the “Mini-Market” held downstairs at Curvy Chick (256 Scott St.) The second such event held this spring, the market saw kids sell homemade products.
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars The local campus of Confederation College held its annual convocation ceremony Monday afternoon at the Townshend Theatre. Fourteen graduates were in attendance from programs including business fundamentals, Aboriginal-Canadian relations, nursing, and paramedics, among others. College president Jim Madder spoke to the graduates and their families, expressing excitement […]
Gloria Hamm was presented with a certificate in the Pre-Health Sciences program by college president Jim Madder. She also received the Academic Award of Excellence for her program at the Rainy River District campus.
Duane Hicks This year’s secondary school valedictorian, Jodie Kabatay of Mitaanjigaming FN, gave a heartfelt speech on the importance of persistence when pursuing an education.
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Newly-elected MPP Greg Rickford is eager to serve the people of Kenora-Rainy River and turn issues into opportunities. “All too often up here in Northern Ontario we say we’ve got issues,” Rickford said during a media scrum at his election night headquarters in Kenora on Thursday after […]
Stephanie Hagenaars F/Sgt. Courtney Sinclair received the team award for marksmanship at the 15th-annual air cadets ceremonial review last Wednesday evening. The award was presented by Cindy Westover of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99.
Press Release The Town of Fort Frances Airport and Fire Rescue/Service are advising all residents that an emergency exercise will be taking place tomorrow (June 14) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The exercise will be taking place at the Fort Frances Airport grounds. We are asking that the public avoid this […]
Duane Hicks Elder Doris Caribou of Naicatchewenin FN performed the invocation to begin Thursday’s graduation ceremony. The well-attended celebration also featured traditional drum songs and a feast.
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars Renowned family entertainer Fred Penner will be performing at the Rainy Lake Square here tomorrow (June 14) from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free but it is recommended those attending bring along a lawn chair. The Winnipeg-based artist, who is touring Canada, performed at the Winnipeg International Children’s […]
