The legion ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 met on Sept 9 with 29 in attendance. COVID rules were in place with masks worn and social distancing practiced. President Josie Miller presided over the meeting. Committee reports were given and dealt with as was the mail. Four bursaries were awarded to […]
District News
Ken Kellar
The worms are coming. Following hot on the heels of several more well-known invasive species, in the past few years scientists in Minnesota and Michigan have begun ringing the alarm bell about a new and potentially devastating invasive species. This new species has picked up a few names during its […]
Ken Kellar
It’s been a difficult year for everyone, and so a local organization is making sure that it recognizes and celebrates the hard work of its employees, even if that recognition might look different than it has in years past. This week marks Developmental Service Professional (DSP) appreciation week, and where […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Jennifer Stoyka was visiting her mother in Arbor Vitae, north of Pinewood, when she was confronted by a bear in her backyard during a garbage run. Stoyka said she lives in B.C. and just came down to visit her mother and help her with house chores. “I stepped on the […]
Staff
Rank Producer Grade Hanging weight The grades are in. Local 4-H participants have raised and sold their steers, and local freezers are bursting with their efforts. But before the clubs can turn the page on this year’s projects, their beef was graded and ranked, before being cut and wrapped for […]
Staff
Three volunteers joined a rescue mission, after three vessels failed to report after a One-Man Lake fishing tournament. On the evening of Sept 6, during the last day of One-Man lake Walleye Classic in Wabaseemoong First Nation, north of Kenora, three vessels failed to report to weight-in. One vessel was […]
Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for the riding of Thunder Bay – Rainy River, invites all young Canadians from the ages of 15-24 to apply to the 2020-2021 Constituency Youth Council. “The Constituency Youth Council is an opportunity for youth to learn about Canada’s political process, discuss their viewpoints on […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay-Rainy River Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski announced the launch of the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) for 2020 and 2021. According to the Government of Canada, the NHSP is a federal grants and contributions program. This program provides funding for projects that make a difference in the lives […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Out of the Cold Shelter housed by the Apostolic Way Church is set to open for overnight stays starting December 1. The shelter is currently only open as a warming centre. Dan McCormick, chief administrative officer at the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB), said he hopes […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
While there is no doubt COVID-19 had its impacts on businesses in Canada and the United States, those impacts are different in nature and have a wide range of repercussions. Bryce Campbell owns four businesses, two in Ontario and two in Minnesota. The businesses in Ontario are the Copper River […]
(DRYDEN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Dryden Detachment is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. Nazariy GELETIY, 24 years old of Vancouver, British Columbia was last seen on September 12, 2020 near Roussin Road in Machin Township (west of Dryden). The male is described as being […]
(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located boaters in distress on Shoal Lake. On Monday August 31, 2020, at 2:42 a.m. the OPP were dispatched to a marine call. Police were advised that a 37 year old man with a 7 year old […]
