Sam Odrowski While preventing drug use is ideal, it’s not always an achievable goal. For individuals with an existing drug dependency, the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is offering harm reduction services. During day one of the “Substance Awareness and Pathways to Healing” conference Monday, Christy Herr and Katy Esselink of […]
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Sam Odrowski Bev Sisco, above, was one of the many attendees who turned out to the Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op’s “Farm to Fork” event at La Place Rendez-Vous on Friday evening. She and her husband, Gord, enjoyed a three-course dinner featuring ingredients sourced solely from producers across the Rainy River […]
Local artist Cher Pruys’ painting, “Day Break, along with “Fall Splendour” (seen on A1), has been selected for inclusion in the ASAA 2018 International Aerospace Art Exhibition to be held in Palm Springs, California later this year. “It’s such an honour to be included with the best aviation artists in […]
Staff The local Crow Lake Midget hockey team downed Summer Beaver 2-0 on Sunday to nab the tourney title at the Northern Youth Hockey Championship in Lac Seul. Coach Gerald Arch-Kelly, who is from Onigaming First Nation, has provided Couchiching First Nation youth with the opportunity to extend their hockey […]
We sadly announce the sudden passing of our mother, Susan Hagen (nee Kotyk), of Fort Frances, Ont. on Friday, March 16, 2018 at her residence. Susan was born in Fort Frances to the late Nestor and Shirley Kotyk on Feb. 12, 1951. She was the second of four children. As […]
Will Anderson, 23, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 in Winnipeg, Man. A celebration of Will’s life will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, Ont. with Pastor Diane Clifford officiating. A complete obituary will follow.
The family of Marcel Joseph Caron sadly announces his passing on Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Fort Frances, Ont. Marcel was born on Feb. 22, 1936 in Cabano, Quebec to Paul and Alma Caron. He grew up in Quebec before moving to Hearst, Ont. as a young man. There he worked […]
Idja Coumbassa passed through this world on Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Calgary, Alta. She leaves behind her parents, Ibrahima Coumbassa and Candice Brown; brother, Mamuch; grandparents, LeeAnn Brown, M’Bemba Coumbassa, and Mariame Diallo; as well as a large extended family. A traditional wake was held on Saturday, March 24, […]
Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit is seeking feedback about parent involvement in schools. In partnership with the Keewatin-Patricia, Kenora Catholic, Northwest Catholic, and Rainy River District School Boards, the health unit is asking parents and caregivers to fill out a short online survey on its website. They also can […]
Sam Odrowski Crystal Lake Mining Corp. is in the early exploration stages of searching for minerals here in Rainy River District. The company has started an aggressive 2018 exploration program–in search of nickel, cobalt, and copper–at its properties located 35 km east of New Gold’s Rainy River project north of […]
Duane Hicks Mary Martinson eyed up some of the titles available at Revco Carpet during its annual fundraiser book sale on Saturday. The sale, which started last Wednesday and ended up being extended through Monday, raised $1,200 in support of the Borderland Judo Club, the Muskie track-and-field team, and the […]
Rainy River Owls’ skip Mackenzie Jolicouer was zoned in on where she wanted to put her shot during her rink’s 8-3 win over Bill Crothers SS at the OFSAA curling championships Thursday afternoon at the Fort Frances Curling Club.
