Joey Payeur Genevieve McGinnis still can remember the feeling of determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable opposition. The Manitou Rapids First Nation elder once was a child in the residential school system in Canada, which is infamous for its attempts to dismiss and discourage the cultural heritage and identity […]
District News
Staff The local Legion won’t be holding a 50/50 draw for the month of January due to a changeover in its executive. The Legion currently has a licence to run 50/50 draws for November through April. But Legion Br. #29 president Noris Piccinato explained that since the current executive is […]
the OPP Shortly after 4:20 a.m. on Nov. 1, the Rainy River District OPP responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting an impaired driver. Officers attended the scene and an investigation revealed the claim made was false. As a result, a 27-year-old Atikokan man recently was charged with common nuisance. He […]
Heather Latter Anyone interested in enrolling their children in a French Immersion program has until tomorrow to complete the survey available on the Northwest Catholic District School Board’s website. The board is looking at the potential re-establishment of the program at St. Michael’s School but needs to gauge the interest […]
Heather Latter Calling all performers! The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts will host a “Fort Frances’ Got Talent” fundraiser next month in celebration of its 75th anniversary—and organizers are looking for performers of all ages to take part. “We thought it would be a good way to […]
Duane Hicks The Riverside Foundation for Health Care wants district residents to get “pumped” for the holidays—and consider making a charitable donation. The Foundation’s annual Christmas donation campaign is underway, with the focus this year on getting intravenous (IV) pumps for its health-care facilities in Fort Frances, Emo, and Rainy […]
Heather Latter Whether it was the favourable temperatures over the weekend, or simply the community spirit of Emo residents shining through, the annual “Holly Daze” festivities were deemed a success. “It was great,” enthused Tom Jackson of Tompkins. “As far as Front Street traffic, I think it was probably one […]
Staff Sioux Lookout trustee Cathy Bowen was elected chair of the Northwest Catholic District School Board during its inaugural meeting for the 2014-18 term on Saturday in Dryden. Atikokan trustee Teresa Larson is the new vice-chair. Bowen, who previously was vice-chair of the board, takes over the position from Anne-Marie […]
Staff Knox United Church’s renewal fundraising committee is pleased with the support it’s receiving in the Aviva Community Fund Challenge. Currently competing in the semi-round, the church is hoping to garner enough votes to move into the final round, where it will be guaranteed a minimum of $5,000. As of […]
Staff Rainy River District School Board trustees will take their oath tonight as the inaugural meeting of the new board gets underway at 7 p.m. at the Education Centre here. The board for the 2014-18 term includes David Kircher, who was re-elected in the Oct. 27 municipal election, as well […]
Heather Latter Frank Maraj has completed the third book in his memoir trilogy, entitled “Snapshots 3: Unveiling the Classroom of Life.” While his first book, released in 2008, offered a reflection on his youth in Trinidad, and his second in 2011 chronicled his university years, this third work encapsulates more […]
Heather Latter Community partners gathered at La Place Rendez-Vous here last Wednesday to learn about the ground-breaking “Finding Your Way” program—a multicultural safety awareness initiative for people living with dementia who go missing or become lost. Being promoted by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, in partnership with the […]
