Staff Personal mobility devices such as scooters have become popular amongst today’s seniors. But when it comes to the law, are they considered a vehicle or not? People operating scooters or motorized wheelchairs are treated the same way as pedestrians, local OPP Community Services Officer Cst. Guy Beaudry told the […]
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Staff The annual winter coat drive organized by the Associates of Ste. Marguerite d’Youville is back. The group wants clean, used winter coats—in good condition—for men, women, and children to be able to give to the needy. Mittens, hats, and boot also are welcome. Businesses may want to make the […]
Staff The creator and director of the documentary, “Forgetful Not Forgotten,” will be telling his story about his father’s early onset of Alzheimer’s disease next Tuesday (Oct. 27) at the Townshend Theatre here. Chris Wynn will make a free presentation from 7-8 p.m. and everyone is invited (doors open at […]
Duane Hicks The demolition of the Rainy Lake Hotel is right on schedule. After a weekend of rapid progress in the wrecking of the old building, work is on track to be mostly done by the end of the week. The 200 block of Scott Street was closed to traffic […]
Heather Latter Students across the district now have full access to four public libraries and a large collection of e-books thanks to a district-wide partnership. The Rainy River District School Board, Northwest Catholic District School Board, Seven Generations Education Institute, and the Rainy River District Library Co-operative (which includes the […]
Duane Hicks “You’ve got three inevitabilities in life: You’ve got death and taxes, and if you’re an MP, eventually you’re going to be a former MP.” Words of wisdom from former MP John Rafferty in the wake of Monday’s “red tide” that swept most of Canada, including here in Thunder […]
Duane Hicks Don Rusnak rode the red tide that swept the nation Monday to beat NDP incumbent MP John Rafferty. The 40-year-old Thunder Bay lawyer and political newcomer earned a decisive win over Rafferty—garnering 44 percent of the votes (18,523) to Rafferty’s 30 percent (12,439) in becoming the new MP […]
Heather Latter The idea for the Rainy River District to sponsor a Syrian refugee family is moving ahead after a “Families for Families” committee was struck last Thursday. “We had a good turnout,” said Kathy Mueller, who took the initiative to pitch the idea of helping families amid the conflict […]
Staff Thunder Bay-Rainy River has gone red. Local Liberal candidate Don Rusnak handily was elected as MP last night after garnering 44 percent of the vote. Rusnak got 18,523 votes to beat out incumbent MP John Rafferty (NDP), who was a distant second with 12,439 (30 percent). Conservative candidate Moe […]
Staff Anyone interested in hearing stories of local residents should stop by the Fort Frances Public Library tonight. The second-annual “Human Library,” hosted by the library in partnership with the local Celebrating Diversity committee, will run from 6-8 p.m. “In a human library, people become the ‘books’ and are ‘borrowed’ […]
Staff There’s still time to vote. Today is election day, with polls in Rainy River District open until 8:30 p.m. (CDT). To find out where you vote, find the location and poll number on the voter registration card you should have received in the mail a few weeks ago. Remember […]
Staff A home on the 900 block of Smith Avenue was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service responded at 6:26 a.m. to find the structure “fully involved.” That means fire, heat, and smoke are so widespread that internal access must wait until firefighters […]
