Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Sunday afternoon a plaque unveiling was held on honour of Tony Bliss. As the Emo LaVallee Arena filled up with family and friends, one could feel just how important this man was not only as the arena manager, but the Zamboni Man. Some of the best ice a rink has […]
Last weekend a conference was held involving various stakeholders from academia and residents of Treaty #3 territory at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Manitou Mounds). Professor Pamela Klassen is in the Department for the Study of Religion at University of Toronto. Klassen along with some of her students is one of the event organizers. […]
Maybe I’m a bit of a throwback, but when it comes to debating the issues of the day, my style leans more towards persuasion rather than brute force. I like to build my case point-by-point, parry the objections where I can, and when I can’t, I like to take them […]
Our last 4-H meeting was hosted on Saturday, September 24th at the Seniors Center in Stratton. Our meeting was about scrapbooking. We started the meeting with the 4-H pledge and taking attendance; Jessica Teeple, Sydney Romyn, Georgia Romyn, Emily Romyn, Rihanna Morrison, Olivia Seguin, Melania Olson, Hailey Wilson, Mason Teeple […]
The College Information Program is back visiting eight communities in the Northwest after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The annual event for high school students and anyone interested in college programs is a six-week travelling program featuring recruiters from colleges across Ontario. This year’s tour began in Dryden on […]
Each year on World Architecture Day, which falls on the first Monday of October, the Ontario Association of Architects celebrates architecturally outstanding buildings selected among nominations from MPPs. This year, the Jeremiah McKay Kabayshewekamik hostel in Sioux Lookout was selected as one of nine “Queen’s Park Picks.” The building was […]
Until systemic racism is acknowledged and addressed there will be little progress made on the 94 Calls to Action outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report on the legacy of Indian residential schools. “We live in very much a society where racism is endemic and it’s just everywhere,” said […]
Two nationwide community groups have joined forces to strengthen opportunities for partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. On Thursday, the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) and BGC Canada (formerly the Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada) signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing reconciliation and committing both organizations […]
There’s hope that a takeover by the social services board in Kenora will lead to the creation of more local childcare spaces in coming months. The Kenora District Services Board will now be administering the five childcare programs previously run by Firefly in Kenora. The programs will be closed on […]
Rainy River–Kenora MPP Greg Rickford was in the Fort Frances area last week meeting constituents and announcing funding for projects in the area. While in the area Rickford stopped at the Township of Alberton’s Fire hall and announced $16,200 for a new garage door for one of the bays. This […]
The West Rainy River District Lions Club has a Community Festival ready to roar. A Hunter’s Supper will be held at the Stratton Recreation Centre on Saturday November 5, 2022. “Installation of this year’s ice in the curling rink is being backed off a week to allow us to use […]
A new television series is giving Indigenous entrepreneurs across Canada an opportunity to grow their business and compete for prize money. However, to reap these rewards, these business owners must enter the Bears’ Lair to pitch why they deserve to move forward toward the final prize. Bears’ Lair is produced […]
