Activities came to a sudden stop all over the world in March 2020. COVID-19 is the one catastrophe that every person old enough to remember will never forget. It has affected each of us in different degrees and will remain part of us forever. We have been fortunate so far […]
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Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The annual Emo Holly Daze are cancelled for 2020. As we all know precautions are being taken in every social gathering, and Holly Daze is no exception. Here’s hoping 2021 will be even bigger and better than previous years, though that’s pretty hard to beat. Hats off to all the […]
Press Release
Effective today, and until further notice, anyone who has travelled outside of Northern Ontario (Parry Sound to the Manitoba border) within the past 14 days are subject to new restrictions prior to entering any Riverside Long-Term Care facility. Visitors who have traveled to or stopped at any Urban Centre (a […]
Dave Ogilvie photo
Remembrance Day was observed across the District last week, including at the Emo Cenotaph. Observances were altered due to COVID this year. Ceremonies held by Canadian Legions were small, private events held by invitation. Rainy River First Nation and Couchiching First Nation each held public gatherings.
Dave Ogilvie photos
Remembrance Day was observed across the District last week, including at the Emo Cenotaph. Observances were altered due to COVID this year. Ceremonies held by Canadian Legions were small, private events held by invitation. Rainy River First Nation and Couchiching First Nation each held public gatherings.
Ken Kellar photo
Kelly (Brittany Hayes), left, prepares to read a letter left behind by a departed family member to Cookie (Beth Logue), Grace (Liz Logue) and Helen (Tracy Gibson) during a rehearsal for “Pearl’s Place,” a short play that will make its debut at the Legion Ladies Br. 29 PJs and Pearls […]
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A request for the names, addresses and Farm Business Registration (FBR) numbers of Ontario farmers has been withdrawn. According to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), a Freedom of Information request (FOI) asking for potentially sensitive information on farmers in the province has been withdrawn following a period of mediation […]
Staff Writer
Natali Trivuncic
Natali Trivuncic
The Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletic Association (OFSAA) announced last week that it has cancelled winter sports events. The sports that are being affected include hockey, skiing, basketball, volleyball, swimming and curling. Nicole Clarke, the Muskie girls hockey coach, said they predicted there would be a cancellation because of […]
Staff Writer
Natali Trivuncic
Natali Trivuncic
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) saw eight new COVID-19 cases announced this week: three in the Dryden/Red Lake region and five in the Kenora region. We currently have nine active cases; one of the Dryden cases is resolved, but two previous cases from Sioux Lookout are still active. Dr. Kit […]
Ken Kellar photo
The demolition of the Fort Frances mill continues, in what’s expected to be an 18-22 month process. Canadian National Demolitions is handling the tear-down of the former Resolute facility. Workers are being housed at a camp on the municipal airport grounds, to limit their exposure to local citizens. Employees at […]
Ken Kellar photo
The demolition of the Fort Frances mill continues, in what’s expected to be an 18-22 month process. Canadian National Demolitions is handling the tear-down of the former Resolute facility. Workers are being housed at a camp on the municipal airport grounds, to limit their exposure to local citizens. Employees at […]
Ken Kellar photo
The demolition of the Fort Frances mill continues, in what’s expected to be an 18-22 month process. Canadian National Demolitions is handling the tear-down of the former Resolute facility. Workers are being housed at a camp on the municipal airport grounds, to limit their exposure to local citizens. Employees at […]
