Heather Latter See a need, fill a need. That was Bigweld’s slogan in the 2005 movie “Robots,” and it is a quote that always has stayed with Pam Johnson. That’s why she and her sister, Sandra Wayash-Calder, decided to open “Odawayigamig” at 271 Scott St.—a store that will feature and […]
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Heather Latter The new president and CEO of Riverside Health Care feels as though he has returned “home.” Theodore (Ted) Scholten began his new position April 1, but this isn’t his first time working in the health-care system locally. Scholten owned an occupational therapy consulting services business in Fort Frances. […]
Duane Hicks The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. has invested $2 million to develop agricultural land, diversify crops, and expand business in the west end of Rainy River District. The Rainy River Future Development Corp. has received $1 million to clear land on 2,423 acres and another $1 million to […]
Instrumental Division (Monday, April 20) •Ensembles, Garage Band With Vocalist, Cover Material—1. Bryce Gilbert, Matt Roen, Dylan Ossachuk, Tyson Morrisseau, Lucas Jordain, and Max Williams (Honours) •Bands and Orchestras, Junior Band—1. FFHS Junior Band (Honours) •Bands and Orchestras, Intermediate Band—1. FFHS Intermediate Band (Honours) •Bands and Orchestras, Jazz Band—1. FFHS […]
Piano Division (Friday, April 17) •Piano Solo, Method Courses, Popular, Level 4—1. Kaylen Cunningham •Piano Solo, Method Courses, Popular, Level 3—1. Grace Kooistra (Honours) 2. Katrina Koomans (Honours) •Piano Solo, Method Courses, Children’s Songs, Level 3—1. Katrina Koomans (Honours) 2. (tie) Star Martin and Grace Kooistra (Honours) •Piano Solo, Method […]
the OPP Dryden OPP officers were called to investigate an incident of found human remains that were located April 16 along Highway 17, about 10 km west of Vermilion Bay. This incident is being investigated by the Northwest Region Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Northwest Regional Forensic Identification […]
the OPP The OPP would like to make the public aware of a recent scam that was reported to police. People are receiving texts from Revenue Canada advising them to click on the provided link to access their tax refunds. If at any time you feel an e-mail or a […]
the OPP The OPP’s Rainy River District Detachment is looking for assistance from the public. Sometime between April 6 and April 8, a pick-up truck was stolen from a business on Highway 11 in Emo. The pickup truck is described as a white 2004 Ford F-350, bearing Ontario licence plate […]
Piano Division (Thursday, April 16) •Piano Ensemble, One Piano, Two Performers, Advanced—1. Alexa Veldhuisen and Mika Kooistra (Honours) 2. Madison Krikke and Judy Wu (Honours) •Piano Ensemble, One Piano, Two Performers, Intermediate—1. Mya Hamilton and Kaylyn Levesque (Honours) •Piano Ensemble, One Piano, Two Performers, Elementary—1. Christian and Callahan Wiedenhoeft (First […]
Piano Division (Tuesday, April 14) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic, Grade 10—1. Ursula Chojko-Bolec (Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic, Grade 9—1. Anna Schwartz (First Class Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic or 20th or 21st Century, Grade 7—1. Brianna Eldridge (First Class Honours) 2. Alexa Veldhuisen (Honours) •Piano Solo, […]
Sharon Morden (Atikokan) won the $500 up for grabs on Easter Sunday in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for April 5-11 were Scott Morgan (Kakabeka Falls), Sam O’Flaherty (Atikokan), David and Stacey Dykun (Gilbert Plains, Man.), Daniels Mills (Thunder Bay), Allan McLean […]
Heather Latter About 100 girls had the opportunity last week to learn about careers in the skilled trades and technologies as Skills Canada–Ontario presented its “Skills Work for Women Career Exploration” event at La Place Rendez-Vous here. The purpose of the event was to demonstrate that skilled trades and technologies […]
