Lindsay Campbell A Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) walk will be taking place this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre (Couchiching). In partnership with the local United Native Friendship Centre and Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team, the MADD walk will be the first of […]
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Duane Hicks “Citizen of the Year” Dr. Brian Johnstone formally was honoured Friday night during the town’s annual appreciation dinner at Sunny Cove Camp. The 90-year-old physician, who was named “Citizen of the Year” back in late November, was recognized for more than four decades of outstanding service to the […]
Heather Latter The 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadets held its 12th-annual Ceremonial Review, as well as a change-of-command ceremony, last Wednesday at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. Deputy Commanding Officer Lt(N) Dawn Gray took over the reins of the squadron from Capt. Andrew Saciuk, who had been the commanding officer […]
Lindsay Campbell The “Curves” fitness program for women is returning to town, with a grand opening slated for Monday, June 8 at 281 Second St. E. (the old high school). Owner Angel Andrushuk said members of the new facility can expect their standard 30-minute workout, featuring five components: warm-up, cardiovascular, […]
Duane Hicks It’s not too late to get your tickets to see the Royal Canadian Air Force’s iconic “Snowbirds” demonstration team. Canada’s premier aerobatics flying team, also known as the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, is coming here next Wednesday (June 10) at 6 p.m. to perform at the Fort Frances […]
Staff Trustees will hear about the success of the Rainy River District School Board’s annual speech contest tonight at the board’s regular meeting—the final one for the 2014/15 school year. A report to the board notes the speech contest supports two of its strategic goals of purposeful learning, such as […]
Press Release Tickets for the second-annual “Harmony of Nations” Music Festival are being offered for an early-bird rate for the week of June 1-7. Weekend passes are discounted to $50 while adult day passes are discounted to $30. These can be purchased online or at local retailers. “There really is […]
the MNRF Just one new fire was confirmed by yesterday afternoon. Kenora Fire #30, located on an island on the Winnipeg River, has been declared “out” at 0.1 hectares. Meanwhile, Kenora Fire #29 and Red Lake Fire #6 are now “under control.” Red Lake Fire #8 is listed as “being […]
Staff To ensure there is no congestion with U.S.-bound traffic due to the ongoing detour for the King’s Highway reconstruction, a so-called “USA border traffic line-up detour” has been implemented. Eastbound U.S.-bound traffic on Fourth Street West will be directed to turn right onto Cornwall Avenue and then turn left […]
Staff Area residents should be aware of a new phone scam whereby the caller threatens a family member will be arrested for tax fraud if their demands for money are not met. A local resident reported Tuesday that she received a phone call from a man who claimed to be […]
Press Release Former local MPP Howard Hampton announced today that he will run for the NDP nomination for the federal riding of Kenora in the upcoming election. “I’m excited to announce today that I will be seeking the NDP candidacy for the Kenora riding in the upcoming federal election,” said […]
Staff Additional stop signs were added to the detour around the King’s Highway reconstruction project today. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told the Times this morning that the town and contractor had a chance to monitor the traffic flow and congestion over the last 48 hours. As a result, […]
