Press Release In order to keep trick-or-treaters safe this Hallowe’en, the Northwestern Health Unit would like to remind children, parents, and drivers of several Hallowe’en safety tips. Overwhelmed by the excitement of Hallowe’en, children may forget simple pedestrian safety rules. They have a tendency to dart onto roads or driveways […]
District News
Staff Monday’s election brought change to several municipalities in Rainy River District. According to unofficial results, Jack Siemens was elected mayor of Emo with 345 votes, beating incumbent Vincent Sheppard (180). “I’m looking forward to working with the new council,” Siemens said yesterday, adding he’s very happy with the results. […]
Heather Latter Confederation College has partnered with Conestoga College (located in Kitchener) and Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. to offer the perinatal nursing program for registered nurses locally. “Riverside approached Confederation College to offer a perinatal program, which is not a program we have in our book of programs, but […]
Heather Latter District farmers could have the potential to become more economical—if they take advantage of the expertise of John Sawatzky, owner and principal consultant of Farmland Ag Services. Originally from Portage La Prairie, Man., Sawatzky, along with his wife and children, recently moved to the district, bringing along his […]
Tracey Cobiness (Kenora) won the $50 up for grabs in the local Alzheimer Society’s cash calendar draw for October. The $40 winners included Joan Hanson and Dianne Drake (Fort Frances), Laurie Desserre (Dryden), Pauline Cronley (Ear Falls), and John Bergen, Curt and Caren Leutschaft, and Karl Lang (Vermilion Bay). Winning […]
Press Release At the start of the new fall session in the Ontario legislature on Tuesday, local MPP Sarah Campbell wasted no time laying out priorities for Kenora-Rainy River. Within recent months spent in the riding, Campbell talked directly with residents about their needs and highest priorities. “I have heard […]
Duane Hicks Many budding entrepreneurs have ideas for a small business but don’t know where to start. No worries—the Rainy River Future Development Corp. is here to help. With Oct. 19-25 being “Small Business Week,” RRFDC business development officer Angela Halvorsen concedes the economic development side sometimes tends to get […]
Duane Hicks Thinking of starting a small business? It’s “Small Business Week” (Oct. 19-25) and the Times caught up with some of the more recently-started local ones to get some advice straight from the source. Ben Morelli, who opened “From the Grind Up” on Scott Street in February, 2013, said […]
Heather Latter In such a technological age, it may seem strange that board games once again are gaining popularity. But a local gaming group wants people to know that board games are back—and anyone can join in the fun. “What’s really great about playing board games is the social interaction,” […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP has confirmed that 16-year-old Adrianna Copenace was located safe here yesterday. She had been reporting missing last week. The OPP would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.
Staff CN notified the town this morning that the rail crossing at McIrvine Road here will be closed to vehicles tomorrow (Oct. 22) from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The closure is necessary to complete maintenance work on the track within the crossing. Motorists will have to use the Portage Avenue underpass […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing Fort Frances teen. Adrianna Copenace, 16, was last seen Oct. 15 leaving a Third Street East residence in Fort Frances. She is described as a First Nations’ female, 5’3” and weighing 118 pounds, with long […]
