Sam Odrowski Larry Hands pictured attending the 50th-anniversary celebration of Confederation College here last month. He took the Health Care Aide Program and graduated in 1981, leading to his current employment at Rainycrest.
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Press Release Karen Kejick announced yesterday she is seeking the Ontario Liberal nomination for the riding of Kenora-Rainy River. Born and raised on the beautiful shores of Iskatewizaagegan (Shoal Lake 39 First Nation), she is a proud member of the Treaty #3 Nation. She is a knowledge keeper of the […]
From the NDP Fort Frances resident Matt Soprovich was denied the opportunity to run as a candidate for our party because he failed the party’s vetting process. The nomination sub-committee of the party executive, which is made up of party vice-presidents, reviewed Soprovich’s social media posts. The committee unanimously supported […]
Sam Odrowski A group of farmers turned out to the Emo Legion on Friday to learn about agricultural plastics, mental health for farmers, riverbank restoration, tile drainage, and Agricorp Insurance. The event was called “Ag Days” and was hosted by the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture. Co-organizer Trish Neilson said […]
Sam Odrowski Cathy Richard, left, and Christine Denby (above) had the audience howling during Fort Frances Little Theatre’s production of “Calendar Girls” at Knox United Church while Cynthia Donald, at right, posed in her outfit for the photo shoot. The play was about a group of ladies from the Women […]
Sam Odrowski Live music entertained hundreds of “Gold Rush Gala” attendees on Saturday night. There was no shortage of singers and guitar players on the lineup, with music playing non-stop until late in the night. Money raised from this event will support the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s efforts to […]
Duane Hicks “Tour de Fort” wrapped up its 2017-18 entertainment series in style last Wednesday night with “Dirty Dishes,” at which time the exciting lineup for its new season starting this October was unveiled. And passport sales already are off to a brisk start. The 2018-19 series will include Irish […]
Sam Odrowski The Emo Arena was transformed into a 1890s saloon Saturday night for the Rainy River Valley “Gold Rush Gala.” More than 400 people turned out for a roast beef dinner, accompanied by live music and entertainment. The event was hosted by the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society to […]
Sam Odrowski Nancy Daley-Fulton was one of the many speakers at the Emo Legion for the Rainy River “Ag Days” event held Friday. She spoke about destigmatizing mental health in the field of agriculture and explained how people are just as susceptible to have mental health issues as they are […]
Sam Odrowski Students at Fort Frances High School, Mine Centre School, and McCrosson Tovell School all have been able to speak with experts, and see new places from the comfort of their classroom, thanks to the Rainy River District School Board’s “Connected North” program. The provincially-funded program delivers an immersive […]
Sam Odrowski A local man has helped improve the lives of many during his nearly half-century of work as a health-care aide with Rainycrest Long Term Care Home here. Larry Hands has provided exemplary care to long-term home patients for close to half-a-century and recently set the record for being […]
Duane Hicks Believe it or not, planting season is coming up sooner than later. And for “green thumbs” without a garden of their own, that means it’s time to register for a plot at the Fort Frances Community Garden. Health promoter Elaine Fischer of the Northwestern Health Unit said the […]
