Staff A batch of six local road and sewer/water infrastructure projects are getting close to completion, and for the most part remain on schedule, Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told council Monday night. The season’s major project—the water and sanitary sewer line replacement, new storm sewer installation, and new […]
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She may be running for the Green Party but Jo Jo Holiday is the only candidate who isn’t “green” on the campaign trail. The longtime Keewatin resident ran here for the Greens during the 2007 provincial election; and also was a candidate in the Kenora riding in 2008 federal election. […]
Infrastructure, health care, education, and equal opportunity—those are issues local Liberal candidate Anthony Leek believes are key to improving Northwestern Ontario’s economy. A teacher hailing from Emo, the 27-year-old Leek was the first to toss his hat into the ring for the Oct. 6 provincial election, having been acclaimed as […]
The elimination of “job-killing red tape” is what local Progressive Conservative candidate Rod McKay is pledging for Northwestern Ontario if elected on Oct. 6. “People in the north are full of ideas for businesses, and given the right environment and government support would flourish,” said McKay. But this requires less […]
Eliminating government waste, and redistributing that money into “frontline programs” such as education, health care, and infrastructure, should be a government priority, said local NDP candidate Sarah Campbell. Campbell is aiming to follow in the footsteps of longtime MPP Howard Hampton and keep Kenora-Rainy River orange in the Oct. 6 […]
the NHU Hepatitis B is one of several viral infections that can affect the liver. Hepatitis B is spread by contact with body fluids–blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and saliva—and can be passed to newborns from infected mothers. At least half of those infected have no symptoms, but all of those […]
Staff Hydro One is planning a power outage for this Sunday (Oct. 2) for all customers west of Devlin, including Rainy River and north to Morson. The outage is scheduled to last from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Some 1,343 customers will be affected by the four-hour outage. Hydro One said it […]
Heather Latter With the arrival of veterinarian Dr. Jon Fistler to the Rainy River District, area farmers are pleased to see the return of full-time large-animal service here. “We’ve gone from virtually no emergency service to a choice of two on-call, so we’re totally thrilled with this development,” enthused Tom […]
Duane Hicks The community-based “Healthy Living Food Box” program, entering its fifth year this November, continues to be well-used by local residents. Based out of the Sunset Country Métis Hall (714 Armit Ave.), the program sees an average of 20 local volunteers come out on the third Wednesday of each […]
Duane Hicks Asking for input on the 2012 budget, town council on Monday night received three presentations from the public as to what they’d like to see in the budget, including creating a priority route for active transportation. Becky Holden, a member of the Active Transportation Committee, said an active […]
Heather Latter Trelawney Erwin used to read about people going on mission trips and always had wanted to go herself. Last year, she was fortunate to travel to Trinidad for two weeks through a program called “Global Expeditions.” Now she has her sights set on going to India, and possibly […]
Duane Hicks Famed CBC hockey commentator Don Cherry is as well-known for his wardrobe as his opinions, and those visiting the Memorial Sports Centre soon may be treated to a display of one of his suits. At last night’s council meeting, Coun. Sharon Tibbs said while she was in London, […]
