Ken Johnston Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association members heard from several committees at its annual meeting last Wednesday night in Stratton. Steve Loshaw, of the abattoir steering committee opened his report by saying, “I did not want to stand before you and not have it built.” However, that is the case—with […]
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Press Release Be advised that Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. will be upgrading its telephone system at Emo Health Centre today (Jan. 21) starting at 5 p.m. and lasting for about four hours. During this time period, the public may experience a “busy signal” when calling the hospital number (482-2881). […]
Dave Ogilvie The Canada Day Youth Award is designed to recognize and reinforce the outstanding achievements and contributions of young people from across Canada. It is a chance to salute and encourage Canadian youths who work hard to make a difference in their communities. Potential recipients must be 18 years […]
Robin McCormick A house on Cemetery Road here in Devlin was completely gutted by fire Monday morning. The owner, Steve Galusha, had left for work in the wee hours of the morning so the house was vacant at the time of the blaze. Neighbour Marvin Hatch noticed intense smoke around […]
Press Release Federal Agriculture minister Gerry Ritz on Friday concluded a trade mission to India and Hong Kong by securing an agreement in-principle with Hong Kong that immediately expands key export opportunities for Canadian beef and sets out a clear timetable to open that market to all commercially-significant Canadian beef […]
Dave Ogilvie Although Canada Day is more than five months away, planning for the annual July 1 celebration is well underway across the country. The celebrations on Canada Day have become a tradition, providing Canadians the opportunity to share their pride in their country. The office of the minister of […]
Staff While the entire month of January is “Alzheimer Awareness Month,” fundraising events here in Rainy River District all are set to take place this weekend. The local Alzheimer Society will hold its annual “Penny for Your Thoughts” weigh-in at Canadian Tire here this Friday (Jan. 23) from 2-9 p.m. […]
the OPP Yesterday around 11:30 a.m., the OPP and Watten Fire Department responded to a house fire on Rocky Inlet Road, about 10 km east of Fort Frances. Unfortunately, the residence had been completely destroyed by fire by the time emergency personnel arrived on the scene. All the occupants of […]
Staff Due to the retirement of S/Sgt. Don Denver of the Kenora OPP, Insp. Dave Lucas of the Rainy River District OPP detachment has been assigned temporarily as commander of the Kenora OPP until a permanent replacement is found. The Northwest Regional Commander, Supt. Mike Armstrong, made two interim OPP […]
Staff A total of 30 species, and 1,663 birds, were counted during the annual Christmas Bird Count that took place here Jan. 2. “This is a good result,” noted local count co-ordinator Ilke Milne. “In the 14 years of the Fort Frances Christmas Bird Count, we’ve had between 24 and […]
Press Release Be advised that Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is upgrading its telephone system at the Rainy River Health Centre today (Jan. 14) starting at 5 p.m. for about four hours. During this time period, the public may experience a “busy signal” when calling the hospital number (852-3232). Please […]
Henry Miller A snowshoe hike took place over the weekend for local youths who had earned it. They had worked hard during the fall and early winter cleaning more than 300 birdhouses, replacing bluebird boxes on existing lines, building wood duck boxes (some of which they placed near beaver ponds, […]
