Duane Hicks Heavy trucks won’t be able to park on Scott Street anymore. Town council agreed last night to draft an amendment to the Traffic Control Bylaw 21/14 to prohibit the parking of heavy trucks on the 500-1200 blocks of Scott Street. This came after a recommendation from the town’s […]
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Staff As town council and administration get ready to begin their bi-weekly budget meetings Feb. 6, it already looks like there will be some challenges ahead. Council received the preliminary 2017 operating and capital budgets at its regular meeting Monday night, with the former indicating a $184,500 shortfall. That shortfall […]
Duane Hicks With a reported labour shortage in Rainy River District, strategies to recruit, retain, and motivate employees is more crucial than ever. And one of the keys to luring new blood to your business is to show you’ve got “swagger,” said customer service activist Roy Prevost. “Whatever your business […]
Staff Nothing says “love” like baked goodies and helping others. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, Tess Coish of Tess’ Kitchen is bringing both of those things together and once again taking her cookie cutter out to help charities. Coish is selling heart-shaped Valentine cookies for $1 each. The proceeds […]
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 […]
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 […]
