Nicholas Donaldson Just over a week ago Mira Donaldson returned from her month-long stay in Ottawa for the SHAD program-an experience she described as “incredible.” SHAD is an annual summer program run at universities across Canada that allows high school students to live in residence for a month and participate […]
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Staff The final report of the Far North Electoral Boundaries Commission released yesterday recommends that two new northern ridings be created–an announcement met with approval from local lawyer Douglas Judson, who now will be seeking the PC party nomination for Kenora-Rainy River. The government plans to introduce legislation this fall […]
Submitted byMargaret Sedgwick The Rainy Lake Community Orchestra will be holding its 40th-annual Summer String Workshop beginning Sunday, Aug. 13 at the Ranier Community Centre. The Rainy Lake Sinfonia, for less-experienced players, will rehearse for one hour starting at 4 p.m. Then at 5:30 p.m., rehearsals begin for Advanced String […]
Duane Hicks The vintage vessel, the “Owandem,” needs a makeover. But beauty has its price–in this case an estimated $25,000. And that’s where the public comes in. Fundraising has begun to give the small tug boat (or “bug”) a new paint job and make some repairs, with several ways district […]
Press Release Ontario is giving women more choice over their reproductive health by making Mifegymiso, a safe and effective medical alternative to surgical abortion, available at no cost. As of Aug. 10, women with a valid health card and prescription from their doctor or nurse practitioner will be able to […]
Staff Ever want access to your immunization record? It’s now easier than ever. Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) is a secure online tool where you can view or print your immunization record. You also can submit new immunizations to keep your record up to date. With ICON, you can access your […]
Duane Hicks A “Stuff-A-Bus” drive to collect school supplies for the “Backpacks for Kids” campaign will be held this Saturday (Aug. 12) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Walmart. The event, being co-ordinated by Camie Gray of Iron Range Bus Lines and Heather Calder and Kathy Lampi of M. Wu Dentistry, […]
Staff A special visitor will be on hand when a group of canoeists arrive here next week. Premier Kathleen Wynne has scheduled some vacation time in the Fort Frances area, her press secretary said in an e-mail late this morning. She and her partner, Jane, plan to participate in the […]
Press Release The Canada Border Services Agency is anticipating heavy traffic volumes at ports of entry in eastern and Northern Ontario this civic holiday long weekend and would like to remind travellers to plan their border crossing to avoid delays. Beat the border rush by crossing at a non-peak time. […]
Press Release The Ontario Public Service Employees Union has asked the Ontario Labour Relations Board to schedule a September strike vote for faculty at Ontario public colleges. The chair of the union bargaining team, JP Hornick, said the vote should come as no surprise to college management, given their refusal […]
From the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is reminding the public to exercise extreme caution when operating personal mobility devices such as wheelchairs and medical scooters. These devices are designed and intended to be used by persons with mobility disabilities. Extreme caution should be exercised when meeting or passing […]
Press Release Next Thursday (Aug. 10), area residents are encouraged to visit their local Dairy Queen store to celebrate the 15th-annual “Miracle Treat Day.” Proceeds from every “Blizzard Treat” sold at the Dairy Queen here will be donated to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, one of 14 Children’s Miracle […]
