Peggy Revell It only may be a few months old, but Rainy River First Nations’ anti-drug task force committee already is finding success in mobilizing the community against drug abuse. “I’m really excited about what’s happening,” Chief Jim Leonard said about its progress since forming earlier this year. “I think […]
District News
Press Release The start of the school year in Sept. 2009 will bring new principals and vice-principals to some schools in the Rainy River District School Board. Several of the changes are designed to promote better educational outcomes by encouraging greater coordination among elementary and secondary grade levels. The moves […]
Press Release NDP forestry critic John Rafferty (Thunder Bay-Rainy River) was joined by deputy leader Thomas Mulcair (Outrremont) yesterday in calling on the federal government to immediately outline and implement a forestry strategy to assist all sectors of the industry, to provide further assistance to hard-hit forestry communities, and to […]
Dave Ogilvie It may have been cold but morale was high as 28 people from Fort Frances to Rainy River took off from the Rejuvenate Fitness Club in Emo on Saturday at 9 a.m. for the third-annual 5K walk/run in conjunction with Spring Fever Days. The oldest participant was in […]
Jack Elliott When he stepped through our front door, his face covered with wild red whiskers and a bushy mop of hair poking out from under a crumpled hat, 19-year-old Jordan Beller looked like he was stepping out of history—a Boer “trekker” returned from the wild African veldt. In fact, […]
Robin McCormick Crossroads students and teachers are busily preparing for a talent show there on Wednesday, May 6 from 6:30-8 p.m. With many students planning to display their wide variety of talent, this promises to be an enjoyable evening. Admission is $1 for adults and free for those 14 and […]
Rick Neilson With the cost of produce having shot up more than 25 percent in the past year, it was no surprise to see the Emo curling club filled to capacity when the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs presented a production information meeting last Thursday evening (April […]
Peggy Revell Grand Council Treaty #3 and ministers from the Ontario government marked a commitment to improve relations between First Nations and the province at a ceremony last Thursday at Stanjikoming. Ogichidaakwe Diane Kelly, Natural Resources minister Donna Cansfield, and Northern Development and Mine minister Michael Gravelle were on hand […]
Dave Ogilvie Although winter just doesn’t seem to want to loosen its grip on the district, a large number of people from across the area turned out to celebrate Spring Fever Days in Emo on April 16-18. Merchants and event organizers all were pleased with the warm, sunny weather on […]
Robin McCormick Guthrie United Church in Devlin will host a “Spring Fling” this Sunday (April 19) from 2-4 p.m. in the Devlin Hall. Coffee and delicious homemade desserts will be served. There also will be penny and bake tables offering something for everyone. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 […]
Press Release Crime Stoppers of Northwestern Ontario and northern Minnesota is pleased to announce the election to its board of directors of Terence Douglas (Kenora) and Shirley Keesic (Red Lake). Both individuals bring an incredible array of tools to an already strong board, and look forward to enhancing one of […]
Jack Elliott With winter finally releasing its icy grip on the district, the courtyard rehabilitation project at Rainy River High School is driving towards home in its fundraising goal of $15,000. Last Thursday morning (April 9), a pancake-and-sausage breakfast was served up to hungry hoards in the multi-purpose room at […]
