Press Release Algoma University and Confederation College recently signed a joint admissions agreement, allowing students easier access and entrance into Algoma’s degree programs upon enrolment at Confederation in Thunder Bay. The new agreement will reduce the time, cost, and barriers that exist in transferring from a diploma program at the […]
District News
Gail Lemieux and Lisa Hammond of Fort Frances were among the $40 winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for May. They were joined by Mike Anderson (Barwick), Brent Johnson (Atikokan), and Bev Lundin, Penny Parmeter, Lynne McCoy, Barb Farreau, James Henley, Chris Smith and […]
Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter Rhonda Snow of RR Spirit Horse Ranch here is seeking help from the community for her rare, endangered breed of Ojibway horses. A dinner entitled “A Night With Spirit Horses” will take place this Saturday (May 6) at the Copper River Inn to help raise money for […]
Debbie and Marty Coulson (Atikokan) and Donna and Fred Choma (Thunder Bay) won the $100 up for grabs April 30 and May 1, respectively, in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for April 30-May 6 were Edwin Bruyere (Fort Frances), Martin Coulson (Atikokan), […]
Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter “Relay for Life” here is shaping up to look a little different this year. Event organizer Monica Sus said they are changing the venue after battling with Mother Nature in years past. “Relay for Life” will take place indoors at the Fort Frances Curling Club on Saturday, […]
It will be partly cloudy tonight, with spotty showers possible. Look for an overnight low of two C (36 F). Tomorrow will see a 40 percent chance of showers, along with a high of 17 (63) and low around four (39). Mostly sunny skies are forecast for Friday, along with […]
Staff It’s not too late to apply. The deadline for the Tbaytel for Good Community Fund “Good Community” program is tonight at 10:59 p.m. (11:59 p.m. EDT). The program, announced in March, enables not-for-profit organizations, charities, and community groups in Northern Ontario to create and implement projects that bring more […]
From the OPP The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as result of being unlawfully at large. James Druce is described as an Caucasian male, age 51, standing six feet tall (183 cms) and weighing […]
From the OPP Shortly after 4 p.m. yesterday, the Ignace OPP responded to a report of person being struck by a Canadian Pacific Railway train in Ilsley Township, about 20 km west of Ignace. Upon police arrival, the victim was found to be deceased. A post-mortem examination will be held […]
Staff Local artist Cher Pruys loves Canada. If you don’t believe it, just ask the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA). Two of Pruys’ paintings, “After The Rain” and “Ski Chalet,” have been juried into the SCA 2017 Elected Members Exhibition, “Oh Canada–Our Home and Native Land,” which will be held […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Northwest Catholic District School Board reviewed the responses from its budget input survey at its monthly meeting last Tuesday (April 18). The feedback was not quite what board wanted, however, with the biggest problem being the lack of respondents. Only 47 surveys were completed this year, down […]
