Heather Latter The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts is a go for 2015 after several new people came out to Monday’s night public meeting with an eagerness to join the organizing committee. “I was pleasantly surprised by the support shown by the community,” admitted Cynthia Donald, who […]
District News
Heather Latter New Gold and the Métis Nation of Ontario made history last week as the two parties signed a participation agreement with respect to the development and operation of the proposed Rainy River gold mine project located north of Barwick. “What a historic event this is for our region […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—New Gold Inc. is moving to consolidate land holdings near its Rainy River project in Northwestern Ontario through a friendly all-stock deal to acquire Bayfield Ventures Corp., subject to shareholder and court approvals. New Gold is aiming to acquire Bayfield’s three mineral properties adjacent to its Rainy […]
Press Release With an innovative and original approach to music, Jean-Paul De Roover is much more than just a solo artist. Live looping with guitars and a voice used as an instrument, this multi-instrumentalist constructs his songs piece by piece before your eyes. Beginning in silence, his performance could lead […]
Press Release After years of inaction by the federal and provincial governments, New Democrats are reinforcing their commitment to the “Ring of Fire” with the appointment of Howard Hampton, who will act as the NDP’s special advisor to the project. “The ‘Ring of Fire’ is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape […]
Heather Latter The Rainy River District School Board, in conjunction with Egale Canada, is hosting an information session for parents and community members this Wednesday evening (Nov. 12) at the board office to share the work it has been doing to create safe and inclusive communities for all students. “This […]
Staff Limited manpower and the dumping of household waste are the two reasons why the town has locked some of its garbage bins at local parks. Several recent public comments prompted Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown to explain the town’s rationale. Bins in higher-traffic areas, such as along the […]
Duane Hicks Local pilot Jordan Manty has become a partner with Kasper Aviation Inc. and is ready to launch a new air service by the end of this month. Manty had contemplated starting his own air service earlier this year but instead joined up with fellow pilot Kasper Wabinski, whom […]
Heather Latter Patti-Jo LeDrew, a registered nurse with the Fort Frances Family Health Team, has received the 2014 Outstanding Health Professional Award from the Canadian Diabetes Association. “I think it’s a wonderful, wonderful accolade,” she enthused. “The Canadian Diabetes Association is a huge organization that promotes prevention and health promotion […]
Heather Latter The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts won’t be going ahead in 2015 unless some new members join the organizing committee. “Like many other events, the Festival relies on the volunteer work of people to move forward and like many other organizations, we are running short […]
Staff Robert Moore School will be presented the “Recognition of Excellence” for its early-years “fall harvest” by the Rainy River District School Board at its regular meeting tonight. The annual event, held Oct. 10, saw elders sharing their traditions and knowledge of preparing for winter with the school’s youngest learners. […]
Jaret Brigham (Atikokan) and Donald Bolen (Stratton) won the $100 up for grabs Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, respectively, in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Oct. 26-Nov. 1 were Andy Lebel (Manitouwadge), Val Stus (Atikokan), Catherine Hilgers (Thunder Bay), Joan Leduc […]
