Just as predicted by one local flying service last week, “ice-out” was declared on the North Arm of Rainy Lake by last Friday (May 4). “It was all out Friday,” said Gord Melville of Melaire Ltd. “Manitou’s out, everything. It was out before Rainy.” Melville noted “ice-out” was a little […]
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A total of 21 new fires were reported in the Northwest Fire Region over the weekend, including 10 on Saturday and 11 more yesterday. Very high winds and extremely dry forest fuels resulted in all of Northwestern Ontario experiencing an “extreme” forest fire hazard over the weekend. All new fire […]
With spring in full swing, the local Chamber of Commerce will launch its annual beautification program, “Project Petunia,” this coming Friday. Local residents and business owners are encouraged to drop by Robin’s Donuts at 2 p.m. to learn more about how to become a sponsor and sign up to be […]
Music-lovers are invited to third-annual “Hooked on Talent” vocal contest coming up next Friday (May 11) at 7 p.m. at the Backus Auditorium in International Falls. More than 20 local singers have signed up to compete, including six from Rainy River District. They are Jodie Brown of Stratton, Trisha Wilson […]
The deadline to register for this year’s “Fun in the Sun” queen pageant has been extended another week as organizers are holding out for a couple more contestants. “I’ve got three, so I need two more,” said organizer Melissa Gushulak, noting the deadline, which previously had been set for May […]
While some tickets are still left for The Scott Woods Show at Knox United Church on May 13, it certainly looks like many district moms will be treated to a fiddling concert this Mother’s Day. Bill Gushulak, who is looking after ticket sales, said this morning there’s about 70 tickets […]
The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market will open for the season here Saturday (May 5) to supply district residents with crafts, produce, baking, and many other local products. Manager Deb Cornell said she’s looking forward to a great season. “Farmers’ markets are the fastest-growing portion of the food sales industry,” she […]
Nineteen-year-old Samantha Manty is one of nine Canadians who are bound for Brazil and Quebec as part of the Canada World Youth program. Manty and the other youths will volunteer their time in host communities assisting with environmental, social, and educational projects. The program consists of two three-month phases: one […]
The local science fair for schools from across Rainy River District was held Saturday at J.W. Walker School. In all, 52 students in Grades 4-8 from both the Rainy River District School Board and the Northwest Catholic District School Board participated. Kathy Smeeth, the math/science/tech/social studies co-ordinator for the public […]
District parents concerned about their children now can turn to family members in similar situations for assistance at a weekly support group. “We’re just trying to brainstorm what we can do to help,” said Charmaine Langlais, a member of the local Substance Abuse Prevention Team who has helped organize the […]
Anne Langlais of Eagle River has a brand new Sony 32” wide-screen HDTV for her home after winning one of the seven regional prizes in Smoke-Free Ontario’s “Driven to Quit Challenge.” Langlais was among more than 26,000 adult daily smokers across Ontario who entered the contest and quit for the […]
“Abracadabra,” the Fine Line Art Gallery’s spring exhibit, will go out with a bang Saturday evening with a “Music in the Gallery” open house. The event, which starts at 7 p.m., will feature refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and maybe even some “witches’ brew,” said Jean Richards, a member of the Fine […]
