Five days remain for Ontarians to send a loud and clear message to Dalton McGuinty, John Tory, and Howard Hampton to fix Ontario’s neglected roads and bridges. Commuters can make their voices heard by casting their electronic ballot online at www.worstroads.ca Alternatively, they can cast a paper ballot at CAA […]
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Autumn is in the air—leaves are changing colour, cool breezes are blowing. Now if that isn’t a reason to bundle up and head on down to St. John’s Anglican Church for an evening of great music and a cup of hot specialty coffee, then we don’t know what is! Our […]
“Who can you trust to do the things that make a positive difference in the average person’s life?” That’s the question Ontario NDP leader and Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton is asking voters to think about when they go to the polls Oct. 10. “For people all across Northern Ontario, […]
“I am running for one reason and one reason only . . . because I care.” That’s the message Mike Wood, Liberal candidate for the Kenora-Rainy River riding, has been sending as he’s toured the two districts to meet constituents in the weeks since he was nominated. “I’ve been from […]
While few would argue the environment shouldn’t be a concern, Jo Jo (Janis) Holiday, Green Party candidate for the Kenora-Rainy River riding, is hoping voters will realize they can makes changes for the betterment of the planet when they cast their ballots Oct. 10. “After studying for my doctorate in […]
Looking for something for your children to do? Then the Robert Moore School gym will be the place to be tomorrow evening for the inaugural children’s services fair. Sponsored by Family and Children’s Services developmental services department, the free fair, which runs from 5-8 p.m., will offer something for everyone. […]
Fort Frances will see about 50 delegates, dignitaries, and guest speakers come into town this week when the local Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual fall general meeting of the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce (NOACC). “We’re looking forward to it,” Chamber president Christine Denby said of the Sept. […]
FRANCES—With election day coming up Oct. 10, and advance polls open as of Tuesday, district voters will have two decisions to make when checking off their ballots—who to elect to represent Kenora-Rainy River at Queen’s Park and whether or not to change the current electoral system. Voters will have to […]
Students from several district schools participated in the TD Great Canadian Shoreline clean-up over the past week by collecting garbage from along the banks of the Rainy River. “It really builds community involvement,” said Susanne Brielmann, project officer of the Rainy River Watershed Program who helped organize the clean-ups for […]
The City of International Falls and Voyageurs National Park are looking at developing property on the riverfront in the future, namely a $9-million Voyageur Heritage Center, a new VNP headquarters, and the Irvin N. Anderson Amphitheater. The city owns 21 acres on the waterfront, including 11 purchased only a year […]
FORT FRANCES—Members of Parents Against Illicit Narcotics (PAIN) have collected the petitions which recently were circulated across Rainy River District requesting the establishment of youth addiction services and increased drug enforcement in the area. And with 1,632 signatures, the group is thrilled with the support from district residents. “Certainly what […]
FORT FRANCES—With election day coming up Oct. 10, and advance polls open as of Tuesday, district voters will have two decisions to make when checking off their ballots—who to elect to represent Kenora-Rainy River at Queen’s Park and whether or not to change the current electoral system. Voters will have […]
