Press Release When the Johnsons retired to Rainy River a couple of years back following their careers—Nancy as a teacher and George as a pastor in the Lutheran Evangelical Church—there were a number of reasons. Outdoor enthusiasts, they consider themselves to be very fortunate to be able to live on […]
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Press Release Voyageur Lions’ “Drive-Thru Breakfast” is set to go for Thursday, Sept. 27 at Tim Hortons. Starting at 6:30 a.m., 200 bonus breakfast bags will be offered along with coffee and a muffin. Only 200 bags are available this year—in the past 250 bags were available—which means that there […]
Staff The Rainy River District OPP is encouraging local residents to purchase a “Smile Cookie” during Tim Hortons’ annual fundraiser running this week. The chocolate chunk cookies decorated with blue eyes and smiles cost $1, with all proceeds from sales here going to help support the OPP Respect Technology program. […]
the OPP Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising the public to be aware of “Secret Shopper” scam. Victims of this scam within the Rainy River District have received an envelope in the mail from the Mississauga, Ont. area, with directions on how to become […]
Heather Latter Two third-year medical students of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) are settling into life in Fort Frances after arriving here late last month, and they will be living and learning here as they complete their 30-week comprehensive community clerkships. Catherine McGuire, who is originally from the […]
Staff Due to quick work and ideal conditions, the construction that was required to be completed on the road at the Portage Avenue underpass was completed today, reported the town late this afternoon. As a result, the Portage Avenue underpass will be reopened to all traffic at 7 p.m. today […]
the OPP Members of the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised yesterday morning that a body had been located in a wooded area behind a church on First Avenue North in Sioux Lookout. Officers attended and a female was located at that location. The deceased has been identified […]
Staff Students, parents, and family members are invited to attend a presentation by Métis author David Bouchard tomorrow evening at J.W. Walker School. Presented by the Rainy River District School Board Parent Involvement Committee, Bouchard will offer up an inspirational and motivational presentation on the power of literacy and joy […]
Staff There were two new fires reported in the Northwest Region yesterday, with one in the Kenora District on Lake of the Woods and one in the Fort Frances District in Quetico Provincial Park. The latter is a lightning-caused blaze which is being observed. The 0.1 hectare fire is one […]
Staff The Terry Fox Run in Fort Frances, hosted by the Church of the Holy Spirit, is set to go this Sunday at the Sorting Gap Marina and it’s not too late to pick up your pledge forms. Forms are available at Safeway, The Place, Confederation College, Wilson’s Business Solutions, […]
Staff Simplicity Professional Hair and Body Care will be holding a “kids day” on Saturday, offering children’s haircuts for $10, with half of the proceeds to go to help support Sara Galusha and Tyler Christiansen and their new baby Paislee, who was born prematurely. “We are planning some games, face […]
Press Release Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton celebrates 25 years of service to Catholic education this year. A celebration of this achievement will be held there Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. It will begin with a Mass at 9:30 a.m., followed by a tea. All community members, parents, […]
