Marissa Esselink (Devlin) and Chantal and Jason Seguin (Pinewood) won the $100 up for grabs Feb. 28 and March 1, respectively, in the Rainy River Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Feb. 26-March 4 were Betty Godin (Fort Frances), Jim Mallard (Atikokan), Ken Burnell (Emo), Ken […]
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Nicholas Donaldson Nestor Falls recreation committee member Howard Dodd said he was a bit exhausted come Monday, but that just meant the weekend was a success. Dodd said the turnout was good–and the weather beautiful–for the 35th-annual Nestor Falls Winter Carnival, which ran Friday to Sunday in and around the […]
Press Release Four distinct groups are at the heart of the Northwestern Health Unit’s recently-released four-year strategic plan. Indigenous people, children and youth, seniors, and vulnerable populations (such as those living on low income, racial minorities, and the LGBT2SQ+ community) were identified as priority populations as part of its recent […]
Donne Wiebe of Kenora was the $75 winner in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts cash calendar draw for March. The $50 winners for March included Bob Miller (Fort Frances), Mel Jack (Emo), Heather Olsther (Barwick), Sandra Williams (Stratton), Carol Fadden (Sleeman), and Joan Mathieu (Sioux Narrows). Also winning […]
Nicholas Donaldson Couchiching First Nation is bringing in Shy-anne Hovorka for a community visit and free concert next Wednesday (March 15). Organizer Dave Savard told the Times this is one way Couchiching is trying to develop music and the arts for the entire community. The day will begin with a […]
Nicholas Donaldson The annual 4-H awards night was held Friday at the Millennium Hall in Stratton. Almost 40 district 4-H members were on hand, along with more than 80 parents, siblings, and guests. Following a meal prepared by Gary and Colleen Jolicouer from the Country Corner Cafe in Stratton, the […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent For everyone looking forward to “spring,” there’s some sure signs in the air that it’s coming. Registration for Emo Youth Soccer–open to boys and girls from pre-school to Grade 8–continues tomorrow (March 9) from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Emo-La Vallee Community Centre. The cost is $45 for […]
Look for increasing cloudiness tonight, with an overnight low of minus-11 C (12 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of five (41) and low around minus-five (23). Mostly sunny skies are forecast for Sunday, along with the high soaring to 15 (59) and […]
Falls JournalWhitney Jackson Square dancing isn’t all crinoline skirts. The dress is casual for lessons and weekly dances. But four times a year, the Fort Frances “Pairs ‘n Squares” Square and Round Dance Club dresses up for special events. Club president Miriam Burchell likes to reminisce on her own parents’ […]
From the OPP Yesterday around 11 a.m., members of the Ignace OPP tried to stop a motor vehicle on Highway 17 in Dewan Township, about 15 km east of Ignace. The vehicle fled westbound towards Dryden and would not stop for police. With the assistance of the Dryden OPP, Dryden […]
It will be clear but cold tonight, with an overnight low of minus-18 C (zero F). Tomorrow will be sunny and milder, with a high of minus-three (27) and low around minus-10 (14). A mix of sun and clouds is forecast for Saturday, along with a high of four (40) […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP responded to a report of a break-and-enter to a local Atikokan business over the weekend. Sometime between 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday, PJ’s Pizza on Main Street was broken in to. The suspect(s) remain at large. A Scenes […]
