Heather Latter The Nestor Falls recreation committee is hoping the recent cold spell will break in time for its 33rd-annual Winter Carnival on March 7-8. The bitter cold of last winter didn’t subside until after the event—leaving participants battling temperatures of near minus-40 C with the wind chill, whether they […]
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Heather Latter There were screams of joy and excitement ringing throughout the Martin household in Emo earlier this month when 12-year-old Star Martin got the call. “The girl said congratulations and asked if I knew why she was saying that,” the Grade 7 student recalled. “Then she told me I […]
Heather Latter The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts is hoping to breathe new life into some of the awards presented to local performers. “We’re looking for businesses or organizations who might be interested in sponsoring an award,” said committee vice-chair David Schwartz. He noted the Festival is […]
Heather Latter The Northwest Catholic District School Board last night decided to hold off on a decision to consolidate St. Francis and St. Michael’s Schools here. A recommendation was provided that the board approve the submission of an application for a School Consolidation Capital project involving the consolidation of the […]
Duane Hicks Nobody should have to die alone unless they choose to. As such, the Kenora/Rainy River Palliative Care Volunteer Program is looking to train “friendly visitors” to those suffering from chronic or terminal illness. Palliative care volunteer co-ordinator Jill Pernsky said the program helps provide assistance and company to […]
Staff Mitaanjigamiing First Nation will host a “Math Night” for families on Tuesday (Feb. 17) starting at 4:15 p.m. at the multi-use facility there. “[We will be]] incorporating fun, educational math games with traditional Anishinaabe teachings,” noted education director Sherry Lynne Sinclair. “It should be a fun night,” she enthused. […]
Press Release Canadian residents can fish without buying a licence this Family Day weekend, which runs Feb. 14-16. “Fishing without having to buy a licence is an affordable way to try a new, fun family activity,” said Natural Resources and Forestry minister Bill Mauro. “You’ll get hooked!” “Breaking down barriers […]
Press Release Crime Stoppers and the OPP are asking for your help in solving a drive-by shooting that occurred in Fort Frances. On Nov. 29 around 11:50 p.m., a resident on Third Street West called police to report a mischief. The complainant was home with his mother and her friend […]
the OPP Yesterday at 11:30 a.m., Rainy River District OPP officers responded to the report of an intoxicated driver and passenger leaving an establishment on the 1200 block of King’s Highway and proceeding east. At 11:45 a.m., officers located the suspect vehicle on the 600 block of Second Street East […]
Heather Latter The Fort Frances High School senior band will have an experience like none other. As part of its biennial trip, the 40-member group will be travelling to Whistler, B.C. to participate in the 16th-annual Whistler Music Festival from April 23-26. “It’s a festival for bands of all ages,” […]
Staff A black bear found paralyzed in a large field on Frenchman’s Rock Road in Morson back in December is recuperating at the “Bear With Us Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Centre for Bears” in Sprucedale, Ont. The bear, named “Hope,” was found Dec. 15 by Chris Jack and family. They ultimately […]
Heather Latter This year’s “Relay for Life” will see a few changes, with the most notable one being the time. Instead of an overnight relay, this year’s event will run from noon until midnight. “We’re flipping it all around,” noted committee co-chair Jennifer Anderson. She said the Canadian Cancer Society […]
