Duane Hicks It’s time to clean up the yard. Town council agreed last night to hold its spring free tipping day at the local landfill—for residential yard and garden waste only—on Saturday, June 4. The only waste being accepted free of charge that day will be leaves, tree branches, grass […]
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Duane Hicks Town council has a full agenda at tonight’s regular meeting, with four presentations set to go. First up, Mayor Roy Avis will present the winners of the town’s recent recycling poster/slogan contest. Council then will receive a presentation from regional economic developer Geoff Gillon, of the Rainy River […]
Zoey Duncan The Sunset Country Métis elected an enthusiastic interim council here yesterday evening. Interim council members, who comprise the municipal government for the local Métis population, will serve for up to a year until a full election is held. “We’re trying to reinvigorate our council,” noted Clint Calder, who […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP is requesting public assistance in locating a missing female teen. Police were advised of the report on Tuesday around 6:30 p.m. and are continuing their investigation. Tia Medicine, 15, of Young Star House, is described as a First Nations’ female, standing 5’8” tall […]
Press Release Dr. Dennis Swanberg is coming to the Evangelical Covenant Church in International Falls this Saturday (May 7) at 7 p.m. The event is being hosted by the local Christian Parents’ Association as a fundraiser for the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program’s school building campaign. Dr. Swanberg is known by […]
Press Release Remember to clean your hands! Tomorrow (May 5) is “National STOP! Clean Your Hands Day.” As a participant in the campaign, Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. wishes to remind all employees and visitors of the importance of cleaning their hands in reducing health care-associated infections. Jodi Jewell, Occupational […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team (SAPT) and Fort Frances Community Opiate Task Force have merged and will be combining their efforts to raise awareness and prevent substance abuse across the district. Lori Maki and Aimee Beazley, co-chairs of the newly-formed committee, are pleased with the […]
Staff Local students “re-elected” NDP candidate John Rafferty as part of mock elections held in conjunction with Monday’s vote. The ballots were cast by participating schools last week as part of the “Student Vote” initiative, which aims to encourage youth involvement and interest in politics. For the 2011 election here […]
Duane Hicks Two third-year students from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine wrapped up their comprehensive community clerkships (CCC) here last month after spending about 30 weeks learning on the job from local physicians and other health-care professionals. The fourth set of medical students who have come through here since […]
Duane Hicks Two third-year students from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine wrapped up their comprehensive community clerkships (CCC) here last month after spending about 30 weeks learning on the job from local physicians and other health-care professionals. The fourth set of medical students who have come through here since […]
Peggy Revell Incumbent NDP MP John Rafferty said he’s ready to “hit the ground running” after voters in Thunder Bay-Rainy River returned him to Parliament in Monday’s federal election. “I’m humbled that the people of Thunder Bay-Rainy River have confidence in me to move forward and to continue the work […]
Heather Latter In online challenge for funds The local Celebrating Diversity Committee is moving forward with plans to implement a “Respect Campaign” here—and now is looking for people to vote for their cause in the Pepsi Refresh Project. “We’re hoping that through spreading the word throughout the district, and our […]
