Staff A full lineup of information and activities for parents and children alike will be on tap when a Children’s Services Fair goes this coming Tuesday (Oct. 5). “Come out, come and see us,” encouraged Miranda Sigurdson, chair of the Coming Together for Kids Coalition, which is organizing the fair […]
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Press Release Local MP John Rafferty rose in the House of Commons yesterday to introduce his second private member’s bill on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). If passed, Bill C-569 would commit the federal government to developing a national strategy for the treatment and prevention of FASD. “FASD is a […]
Staff There will be several changes to the dates of town council meetings over the next few months due to holidays and the municipal election. Due to Thanksgiving, the Monday, Oct. 11 council meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Oct. 12. Then due to the municipal election on Oct. 25, […]
Duane Hicks A small quantity of liquid waste en route from the Rainy River District Abattoir leaked onto roads in Emo leading to Highway 11/71 on Tuesday. But the abattoir has taken steps to rectify the situation to the Ministry of Environment’s satisfaction. Steve Loshaw, president of the Rainy River […]
Here are the winners of the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Sept. 12-18 were Mark and Karen Davis (Devlin), Joyce LeBlanc (Murillo), Terry R. Wreggitt (Atikokan), Leo Faykes (Thunder Bay), Colin Wood (Rainy River), Olive Morin (Ignace), and Tim and Donna Doyle […]
Press Release The Northwest Catholic District School Board hosted a Staff Recognition Night on Sept. 17 to celebrate excellence in Catholic education. Each year the board celebrates its staff by acknowledging five-35 years of service, retirees, and distinguished Catholic Leadership Awards. The event was held at the Riverview Lodge in […]
Duane Hicks With the terms on municipal boards and committees wrapping up at the end of November, the town is encouraging local residents to step forward and apply to become members. “There’s a myriad of committees within the town and it’s crucial we get some volunteers out,” Fort Frances CAO […]
Press Release The Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary recently paid an instalment of $7,500 towards its commitment of $40,000 for updated X-ray equipment at the Emo Health Centre. This now brings the total raised to more than $13,000. The existing X-ray equipment has been upgraded to allow for digital processing. […]
Press Release Nelson Medicine Professional Corp. and Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. are hosting a retirement and appreciation dinner for Dr. Angus Mackintosh on Friday, Oct. 8 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets cost $25 each, which includes dinner and a gift. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., with dinner […]
Staff Full-time health card services are now available at ServiceOntario centres in Rainy River and Emo. The new availability of these services, including address changes and renewal, comes as the integration of both driver’s and health card services under one roof is rolled out across the province. Health card services […]
Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton last week asked the McGuinty Liberals if they have any plans at all to help the devastated Northern Ontario tourist industry since the HST has been implemented. “Bookings at tourist resorts are down 40-60 percent,” Hampton noted. “This has devastated the economy in […]
Press Release Each year on the first Sunday of October, “Life Chain” invites people from many different religious affiliations to stand on a designated sidewalk in their town or city and pray for one hour while holding a sign bearing a Pro-Life message. Last year, “Life Chains” took place in […]
