These last two weeks have been full of well-deserved good news for the people of Kenora–Rainy River. Earlier this week, our government announced that on Friday, June 12, the Northwest will be moving into Stage 2, as a part of a greater plan to safely reopen Ontario. This much anticipated […]
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Ken Kellar
Tourist camp owner and operators are coming together this week in an effort to have their voices heard by the government. The event is the Tourism Matters NWO Rally, and it is being held at Fort Vermilion in Vermilion Bay this Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. […]
Marlee Bliss
4-H Devlin Beef Club reporter
4-H Devlin Beef Club reporter
The following is the first meeting of the 4-H Devlin Beef Club of the 4-H, which took place on June 1. In attendance were leaders Louis Bujold and Kim Jo Bliss and members Aaron Bujold, Hanna LeDrew, Lauryn Marchant, Tayah Badiuk, Maddie Bliss and Marlee Bliss. A new executive was […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Even with changes being made in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Municipal Offices on all rural areas are remaining closed at this time. Also it is asked that when you go to the landfill that you practice social distancing and do not get out of your vehicle and approach […]
Teagan Friesen Teagan Friesen and her sister, Gemma have been keeping themselves entertained during quarantine with horse Daisy. While Gemma rides, Teagan has been “her personal paparazzi”, perfecting her photography skills. What has your family been doing to stay busy and active during COVID-19? Take a high resolution picture and […]
Ken Kellar These sheep surely felt a whole lot cooler following a quick haircut at the Stratton Sales barn on Saturday morning. Shearer Garrick Reimer from Steinbach, Man. was in the district to take care of relieving these fluffy ungulates of their winter wool, providing their owners with the chance […]
Press Release CALGARY, Alta. – The following is a statement on behalf of Hockey Canada from Tom Renney, chief executive officer, and Scott Smith, president and chief operating officer, on the return-to-hockey process in Canada. On March 12, the decision was made to cancel all Hockey Canada-sanctioned activities across the […]
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Kelli Saunders
Kelli Saunders
Everyone lives in a watershed and here in this part of the world, we live in what’s called the Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed, a massive basin, with its beginnings (called headwaters) only a short distance west of Lake Superior. A watershed is like a bathtub or catch basin, defined […]
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Ontario Unveils a Plan to Reopen Postsecondary Education June 10, 2020Phased Approach Prioritizes the Health and Safety of Students and StaffTORONTO — The Ontario government has developed a plan for the gradual and safe resumption of in-person instruction at postsecondary institutions across the province for the summer term. The plan […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Curling Canada has announced new head coaches for its mixed doubles and wheelchair curling teams. The organization said in a release Tuesday that Scott Pfeifer will take over the mixed curling program, while Mick Lizmore will head the wheelchair team. Pfeifer was a member Randy […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton The Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place on Monday – some of them, anyway. The club opened its arena for voluntary, small-group training as the NHL moved to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol with an eye towards eventually resuming its pandemic-hit season. The Oilers […]
The Canadian Press With COVID-19 now affecting the lives of Canadians on so many levels, people across the country are seeking answers to numerous important questions they have about the novel coronavirus. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions: What will post COVID restaurant dining look like? Restaurants are […]
