After 33 years with the Rainy River District School Board, Jerry O’Leary is calling it quits. At 53, O’Leary is using the “85 factor” (age plus experience) to retire and pursue other interests. Always busy, O’Leary currently is the principal at three schools–the Sturgeon Creek School in Barwick, Sturgeon Creek […]
District News
The Riverside Foundation for Health Care celebrated its year-long “Care Close to Home” fundraising campaign by hosting an evening of food, dance, and thank yous Saturday night at the Red Dog Inn. The bird-themed banquet was the Foundation’s way of thanking the district for its support during the campaign, which […]
Despite cries from some area anglers and hunters to allow more “public input,” MNR District Manager Bill Darby said the consultation process to decide the fate of Trout Road will continue as it has so far–by the book. “The consultation process is not a referendum. We need to hear as […]
Creativity and patience are key as the first-ever Sioux Narrows Nestor Falls council works through its transition and heads towards its budget process. “So far so good, we’re just getting into it,” noted Coun. Doug Davis. “We’ve had some meetings with just council to set our course, where we’re going, […]
In the wake of Bell Canada’s announcement last week of improved services in several district communities, there remains some confusion and demand for faster Internet. “It’s nice stuff but I think we really need high-speed Internet and I don’t know when that’s going to happen,” said Emo Reeve Russ Fortier, […]
Andrea Beth, a pharmacist from Hamburg, Germany, arrived in Fort Frances last Friday to spend two weeks getting to know the community that could very well become her next home. Responding to an advertisement in a pharmaceutical magazine for pharmacists, Beth decided the possibility of moving and eventually working in […]
Town council has decided the fee structure for the baseball diamonds and soccer pitches behind St. Francis School here will stay the same this summer. “The fees will stay as it has been but there will be an introduction of non-resident fees,” said Community Services manager George Bell, noting they […]
As almost 200 people toured the newly-renovated Emo Health Centre on Tuesday afternoon, the message from many of them was clear–they were thrilled with what they saw. “It’s a place people would want to go to,” said Moe Henry of Stratton as he enjoyed a coffee and dainty following one […]
Six members completed another 4-H project. Sporting Chance, also known as the “Barnside Stampeders,” covered several energetic activities. Weather prohibited some of the outdoor events that were planned but indoor activities made up for it. The members played games of soccer, basketball, throwball, volleyball, beanbag toss, and Paralympics, where each […]
District residents living west of Alberton still have three seven-digit numbers to choose from in case of an emergency instead of just dialling 911. Although municipalities have dug into their budgets to prepare for the 911 service, Bell has not provided it as yet. “Not yet, we’re set up for […]
As of Jan. 8, the Rainy River District School Board not only has the new position of communications and transportation co-ordinator filled, but is seeing a new face to the area, too. And Darlene Ferniuk, who brings with her 12 years of media advertising experience with Manitoba Telecom Services, and […]
The Rainy River District School Board on Tuesday honoured three district students and Abitibi-Consolidated with this month’s “Recognition of Excellence” for their participation in the prestigious Shad Valley summer program. “This is a terrific opportunity for students, not only academically but for life skills as well,” said Fort Frances High […]
