Press Release After much anticipation, the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is happy to announce the arrival of its latest recording, “Into the Wonder.” During its production in early 2016, the TBSO welcomed the distinguished artists of the Canadian piano and strings ensemble, Gryphon Trio, and executive producer Danny Johnson, to […]
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Duane Hicks Christmas is the season for giving and thinking of others, so why not help replenish area food banks this Saturday? The eighth-annual “Stuff-A-Cruiser” campaign will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Safeway, The Place, and Walmart here, Cloverleaf Grocery in Emo, and Beaver Mills Market in Rainy […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Mino Ayaa Ta Win Healing Centre, the new mental health and addictions wellness centre run by the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services, is now ready to serve the community. A large crowd gathered Friday to celebrate the grand opening of the newly-renovated building, which is located […]
From the OPP The OPP North West Region would like to thank outgoing Chief Superintendent Mark Pritchard for all his hard work, and congratulate Superintendent Dave Lucas in his promotion to chief superintendent and new commander of the region, effective Dec. 1. Lucas, who was the detachment commander for Rainy […]
Press Release In July, Mill Street & Co. announced that its subsidiary, the Fastway Group, had entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the business operations of North American Lumber. This transaction was not able to be completed. President Martha Konantz would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of […]
Duane Hicks “Rainy River Valley Beginnings” may end up under quite a few Christmas trees this year. The highly-anticipated book focusing on the pioneer photography of William Hampden Tener received an enthusiastic response during its launch Thursday evening at the Fort Frances Museum. More than 50 district residents packed the […]
Nicholas Donaldson The third intake period for the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products & Productivity (SNAPP) funding program is open as of Dec. 1, with applications being accepted until Feb. 28. SNAPP supports Northern Ontario agriculture and food producers, businesses, collaborations, communities, and First Nations by providing funding for projects involved […]
From the OPP Members of the Kenora OPP, with the assistance of Technical Traffic Collision Investigators and the OPP’s Highway Safety Division, continue to investigate a fatal motor-vehicle collision that occurred Sunday afternoon on Highway 17. Just before 3:30 p.m., the Kenora OPP was notified of a collision at Lindsay […]
Nicholas Donaldson Mine Centre School will receive the Rainy River District School Board’s monthly recognition of excellence tonight for its “You’re the Chef” program. In a report to the board from principal Barbe Dennis, she explains the program aims to boost the fruit and vegetable intake of students while teaching […]
Duane Hicks Participation is picking up for the 2017 “Community Christmas Parade,” which is set to go this Saturday (Dec. 2) along Scott Street. As of yesterday afternoon, a total of 15 floats (not counting emergency services’ vehicles or Santa’s sleigh) are lined up to take part, parade co-ordinator Scott […]
Press Release Former OHL player Brock McGillis is set to speak to students at the three Rainy River District School Board high schools next week in an effort to educate and engage students to end the use of homophobic language. McGillis will share his struggle of being a closeted pro […]
We all have heard of the term “comfort food.” In fact, we all have craved it, smelled the aromas from it in anticipation, and, of course, eaten it. But what is “comfort food,” exactly? Is it only big bowls of stew-ish type foods on a cold winter day that one […]
