It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-seven C (19 F) and southwest winds gusting up to 17 km/h. Tomorrow will be sunny, with a high of two (35) and low around minus-six (21) Look for southwest winds again gusting up to 17 km/h. Mostly cloudy […]
District News
Press Release Effective Dec. 18, La Verendrye General Hospital is moving to a centralized registration model. This standardized change aims to improve patient flow, improve staff and patient safety, and enhance the patient experience. From 8 a.m.-8 p.m., all patients and visitors will use the Main Entrance off Front Street […]
Sam Odrowski Trying to break into a new community can be tough, especially when you’re from another country. To help those who recently immigrated here get better connected to other immigrants, the Valley Adult Learning Association held a “Newcomers Meet-and-Greet” on Nov. 30 at the Super 8. “Last January we […]
Press Release The Ontario government is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of recording baby names in Ontario. “Choosing a name for your child is an important and personal decision for all parents,” said Government and Consumer Services minister Bill Walker. “The lists of top baby names in Ontario is one way […]
Press Release On Monday, members of the Treaty #3 Police Service attending Mitaanjigaming First Nation in response to a fire that had engulfed a home. It has been learned that a member of the community has passed away in connection with this fire. The Treaty #3 Police Service has partnered […]
Sam Odrowski Trying to choose a career as a high school student can be a difficult task. With so many different occupations to choose from, it can be quite overwhelming for some students to find a career path that suits their needs. To help high-schoolers determine their interest in certain […]
It will be cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-eight C (17 F) and south winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will see a chance of flurries, with a high of zero (32) and low around minus-seven (19). Look for southwest winds gusting up to 15 km/h. Sunny […]
Staff The Chapple, Emo, La Vallee and Alberton Fire & Emergency Service is warning district residents of a scam in which individuals are impersonating local fire and emergency services to solicit donations. Last Thursday, the fire service was notified by local residents saying they were contacted by fraudsters posing as […]
Sam Odrowski There is a strong group of musically-talented individuals at Mikinaak Onigaming School and they recently were given an outlet to express themselves. A recording studio was built in the basement of the school in March, with the aim of giving students a place to tap into their musical […]
Sam Odrowski A candlelight vigil was held Thursday evening at Knox United Church here to pay tribute to the tragic deaths of two local women who died 18 years ago at the hands of gender-based violence. Since the deaths of Melani Sutton and Deanna Daw in 2000, an event has […]
Sam Odrowski The Rainy River District School Board held its inaugural meeting last Tuesday evening at the Education Centre here. The trustees said their oaths before being sworn in, with Fort Frances trustees Raymond Roy and David Kircher later being acclaimed as board chair and vice-chair, respectively. “Thank you to […]
Marg Heyens of Emo won $50 in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for December. Linda McClymont of Kenora won $75 while fellow Kenora residents Irma Milko, Wendy Sutherland (twice), Hazel Larabie, Scott and Sheila Belair, Jim Burley, Kyle McIsaac, Ryan O’Connor, Marlean Keeley, Ginnie Hintz, […]
