Heather Latter Dawn Sharpe never knew her biological father. In fact, Donald Keith Nelson died during World War II before she was born. But the Edmonton resident now has a piece of the father she never knew after receiving some of his war medals, trinkets, and old letters, which were […]
District News
Peggy Revell A third all-candidates’ forum for the district has been scheduled for this Wednesday (April 27) at Rainy River First Nations in the hopes of increasing voter turnout among local First Nations’ people for the May 2 federal election. “I think that as aboriginal people in this area, there’s […]
Jack Elliott In the spring, it is not only the young man’s fancy that turns to love. The same holds true for our feathered friends—and many of the courtships are very open and readily viewed by any interested observer. Some of the more exotic and secretive courtships you might think […]
Dave Ogilvie The unwelcome sight of snow did little to dampen the spring fever spirit of those who attended last week’s annual celebration in Emo. The inclement weather did, however, force the cancellation of the International Early Iron Club’s “Show and Shine” car show and the “chem-free grad” car wash. […]
Duane Hicks Area residents soon will have the chance to vote online as to which businesses offer top-notch customer service here in Rainy River District. Some 28 district businesses signed up for the Rainy River Future Development Corp.’s 2011 Customer Service “People’s Choice” Online Challenge by Friday’s deadline. These include […]
Heather Latter On the final day of a week-long trip to Churchill, Man. last October, local photographer Shannon Curtis captured an image that would earn him national recognition. Called “Waiting for Ice,” the photo shows a sub-adult polar bear asleep on a rock—patiently awaiting the winter freeze on Hudson Bay […]
the OPP Dryden OPP is pleased to advise that the three missing persons have been located alive and well in a remote location about 45 km north of there. Their vehicle got stuck after making a wrong turn on a logging road and are said to be healthy but hungry. […]
French Drama (April 15) •CLASS F104-A (II) 1. Alyssa Chaisson 2. Ian Jodoin •CLASS F104-B (III) 1. Maddie Sanders 2. Graham Kitt •CLASS F104-C (II) 1. Savannah Chapman 2. Brielle Byma •CLASS F406 1. St. Francis School, Grades 5 and 6 •CLASS F103-A (I) 1. Mackenzie Borger •CLASS F103-A (II) […]
the OPP Dryden OPP currently are investigating the disappearance of three people who were travelling from a residence in Wainwright Township to Sioux Lookout. George Daigle, a 65-year-old male from Dryden, left the Dryden area at 1 p.m. yesterday and was travelling with his granddaughter and a friend. They did […]
Drama Division (April 14) •CLASS A1302-A 1. Kristina Robertson 2. Bridget Jorgenson/Larissa Darrah (tie) •CLASS A1302-B 1. Tasha Roth/Breanna Sheppard (tie) 2. Scott Walsh •CLASS A110-B 1. Breanna Sheppard •CLASS A110-C 1. Scott Walsh •CLASS A110-E 1. Tasha Roth •CLASS A110-F 1. Scott Walsh •CLASS A706-A(I) 1. St. Francis School, […]
Robin McCormick Every year, hundreds of district residents head to Emo to enjoy “Spring Fever Days.” The annual event culminates this Friday and Saturday, when local businesses will have sales and product promotions. There also will be lots of free draws, and you can enjoy a meal or snack at […]
Dave Ogilvie This year’s “Show ’n Shine” car display being held in conjunction with Spring Fever Days in Emo will be even bigger and better as members of the International Early Iron Club in Fort Frances join local car owners at Norlund’s Oil this Saturday (April 16). Cars and other […]
