Duane Hicks Local agencies are here to help employers in the hunt for new employees. During the “Recruiting, Retaining and Motivating Employees in Small Businesses” workshop last Thursday at the Copper River Inn here, both Northern Community Development Services (NCDS) and Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong noted they can–and do–help connect employers and […]
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Duane Hicks The town may offer more licensing options for pet owners in the future. Council has directed administration to begin conducting a review and rewrite of the dog and cat bylaws to bring them up to date. Administration also has been tasked to review and prepare an updated licensing […]
Press Release Auditions for the third-annual Rainy River Festival for the Performing Arts’ talent show were held last Thursday at Knox United Church here. There were 19 performances and all of them did very well. There was a range of vocal pieces and piano performances, along with a violin, trombones, […]
Staff Director of Education Rick Boisvert is retiring at the end of this school year after serving the Northwest Catholic District School Board since September, 2013. The board regretfully accepted his letter of resignation for the purpose of retirement at its regular monthly meeting Jan. 17. Boisvert previously had worked […]
Duane Hicks The mayor and council will be getting a small increase in pay. Council agreed Monday night to boost its full-day per diem rate from $150/day to $160/day. They also will receive an annual remuneration increase equal to what the management/non-union staff receive, which is 1.5 percent for 2017. […]
Duane Hicks The 2018 municipal election will see local voters continue to use the tried and true “first-past-the-post” electoral system, but they will be able to cast their ballots by phone or online. Town council unanimously agreed Monday to stick with the traditional system over a ranked ballot one. “Based […]
Duane Hicks Local residents are being urged to share their stories about excellent customer service they’ve received at district businesses. The Rainy River Future Development Corp. has launched its Customer Service Celebration–a new take on an annual tradition. “Traditionally every year, the RRFDC has done something to encourage improved customer […]
The Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s cash calendar draw for Jan. 22-28 saw Don & Louise Leduchowski (Atikokan), Corrine Colvin (Atikokan), Dave Button (Sioux Lookout), Marlene Davidson (Atikokan), Larry & Pam Buttner (Mine Centre), Sarah Kaukinen (Thunder Bay), and Bob Hammond (F.F.) win $30. Winning $30 for Jan. 15-21 […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Public Library is gearing up for its annual “February Film Festival.” To help celebrate Canada’s 150 birthday, the library is showcasing Canadian filmmakers; in particular local directors or films that speak to our area. “A Good Indian” was produced and directed by former Fort Frances […]
Press Release The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations is reminding travellers planning trips across the border into Minnesota or North Dakota to leave their medicinal marijuana at home. Although medical marijuana is legal in many U.S. states and Canada, the sale, possession, production, and distribution of […]
Duane Hicks There’s 564,000 people with dementia in Canada, with that number projected to rise to nearly one million in a few years. For all of those people suffering from dementia, there’s usually at least one family member taking care of them. Together, they’re providing millions of hours of unpaid […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The annual Robbie Burns dinner, hosted by the Emo and District Lions Club, takes place this Saturday (Jan. 28) at the Emo Legion. Cocktails are at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25 each, with proceeds going to support Lions’ projects across the […]
