Rt. Hon. John Turner (front-left) with LOWWSF Directors Polly Craik (front right), Tony Stephens (back right) and Executive Director Todd Sellers (back -left) on Lake of the Woods near Kenora. Turner was a staunch supporter of the Boundary Waters watershed.
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Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
The LaBelle’s Rainy Lake Fall Bass Classic is taking place this Saturday, Sept. 26, with COVID-19 restrictions in place. Dale LaBelle is taking all the necessary precautions. There are 33 teams signed up to far for the one-day tournament; that’s down from the usual 50 teams, because several regular teams […]
Staff
Riverside Foundation for Health Care has welcomed a new member to its board of directors. Meghan Cox joined the board for a three year term at the Riverside Foundation for Health’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday. Cox filled the only vacancy on the board. Returning to the board of […]
Staff
The first annual Redrum Motorcycle Club Treaty #3 Poker Run was a success, according to organizers. “All the support was awesome and it was great to see,” said James Eastman. The new charter’s first run attracted several dozen motorcycle enthusiasts and Redrum MC members from across he region, to raise […]
And they’re off! The first riders hit the road, above, in the first annual Redrum Motorcycle Club charity poker run. Bikers and volunteers gathered on Saturday at the Rainy River First nations Clubhouse, to raise funds for charity and enjoy a beautiful fall ride. The weather co-operated, and participants were […]
Thunder Bay-Rainy River Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski, on behalf of Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, announced an investment of $81,230 in Thunder Bay-Rainy River last week. These funds will be dedicated to support projects organized and delivered by community groups to help seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the help […]
Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
The RRWT Pontoon Raffle hosted by the West Rainy River District Lions Club and Nestor Falls Marine came to a close Saturday evening, September 19, 2020 at the Rainy River Legion. Lion’s member Telford Advent oversaw the drawing of the tickets. The winners were: 1st Prize: Princecraft Vectra 21 Pontoon […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) reports three new symptomatic COVID-19 cases in the past week – two in Sioux Lookout and one in the Dryden Red Lake area. Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said these cases include cases on First Nation communities, as well as […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) sent Education Minister Stephen Lecce a letter requesting more funding to secure the enhanced personal protective equipment (PPE) and to support other modifications to remote learning costs. Raymond Roy, chair of the RRDSB, wrote in the letter that the five month additional operating […]
Staff
The council of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (WIN) and Chief Waylon Scott signed a Relationship Agreement: Comprehensive Response to Mercury and Human Health in Wabaseemoong Independent Nations with the Federal Government. The Relationship Agreement lays forward a plan to address the comprehensive health needs of members of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations that […]
Staff
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 have expressed outrage at the news of the reduction of charges laid against Brayden Bushby in the alleged killing of Barbara Kentner. Bushby was to stand trial on October 5, against second degree murder charges. However, in a controversial move, which has […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Jasmine Bruyere has been fundraising to send her daughter Jordynne Brown, 10, to the International Presentation of Performers (IPOP) convention in Los Angeles in January. According to the IPOP convention, it promotes emerging talents to leading agents, managers, casting directors and music industry professionals. Bruyere said she has been sending […]
