Press Release Green Party of Ontario candidate Ember McKillop has entered the June 7 election here in the Kenora-Rainy River riding. “We’re so happy that Ember will carry the Green banner in the upcoming election,” GPO leader Mike Schreiner announced last Wednesday. “Kenora-Rainy River deserves a hard-working and passionate champion […]
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The campaign for the June 7 provincial election kicked off officially today but the race to woo voters has been underway for months by all the parties. The governing Liberals, with an eye clearly set on June 7, used the past session at Queen’s Park to unveil legislation on everything […]
Press Release WordPow!, in partnership with the Backus Community Center, will hold a writing workshop on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center, located on Highway 11 east of International Falls. Class size is limited to 10. Registration is $45 (U.S.), which includes materials, […]
Press Release During the month of April, the Water Levels Committee of the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board directed the operators of the international dam on the Rainy River at Fort Frances-International Falls to target the lowest 10 cm (four inches) of the rule curve band on Rainy […]
Sam Odrowski There is no shortage of live music here during May with a local coffee shop hosting five different concerts, including several featuring Fort Frances debuts. From The Grind Up kicked off the first weekend of May with a Fort Frances fan favourite in Nick Sherman. Owner Ben Morelli […]
Staff The Borderland Community Orchestra will stage three concerts this month, including one at the Townshend Theatre here on May 22 at 7 p.m. Admission is $12 at the door, with children under 12 being free. Its first concert is set for May 15 at Rainy River High School, with […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Fort Frances resident and LHIN board member Darryl Allen talked about the Northwest LHIN before opening the discussion about health care to those on hand. Behind him, a large board listed health-care priorities next to the other regions in Northern Ontario that were gathered during previous consultation sessions.
Stephanie Hagenaars Church of the Holy Spirit members Lorine Ring, left, Marlene Yuill, and Tania Cox sold assorted community-baked goods Saturday afternoon for the church’s outreach program. All proceeds from the bake sale and donations will go to various projects to offer services to those who need it here in […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Township of Emo will be hiring summer students (aged 15-30) who will be returning to school in the fall. Applications will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Monday, May 14 for the following positions: Recreation Program Assistant/Co-ordinator and Labourer for the Parks Department. Inquiries concerning the […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared the respiratory outbreak over at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home, effective May 7. All social events and activities at Rainycrest have resumed, and all visitors are now welcome. We still are urging people to refrain from […]
Press Release Karen Kejick, a community leader and local advocate for women, children, and families, officially was nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate for Kenora-Rainy River on Sunday. “I’m running to be our MPP in Kenora-Rainy River because I want to stand up for the northwest and bring the health-care […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Hazel (left) and Carole Wilde, Arnold and Betty Brown, and Randy and Garry Wilde relaxed with a cup of coffee after enjoying a buffet-style meal at the Mother’s Day luncheon held Saturday at Knox United Church here. The event also featured a sale of homemade pies and other […]
