Riverside Foundation for Health Care is taking part in the 6th Annual Great Canadian Giving Challenge, a nationwide contest run by CanadaHelps. Every dollar donated to the Foundation through the online donation form found at www.riversidefoundation.ca is an entry for the Foundation to win $20,000. The more people donate, the […]
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Connected North is able to show students the world, through a partnership with New Gold Inc. and The rainy River District School Board. Daily virtual field trips and lessons launched as part of the Connected North program Lessons in art, science, math and music have been more easily accessible thanks […]
Ken Kellar
Last week Borderland Pride officially kicked off Pride month in Fort Frances with a little help from some friends. Observing social distancing rules and limiting what is usually a public event to a livestreamed virtual flag-raising, Borderland Pride co-chair Douglas Judson was joined by Fort Frances Mayor June Caul, Couchiching […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is developing a plan to contain the spread of COVID-19 after two asymptomatic inmates tested positive in the Kenora prison. An additional symptomatic case was also reported back. The latter case is a male from Whitedog First Nation, which is north of Kenora. From the incubation […]
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Thunder Pride Association and Borderland Pride will host a virtual townhall meeting on issues facing 2SLGBTIQ+ people in rural and northern communities, such as those in Northwestern Ontario. The event, to be held online, will take place on Thursday, June 18 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The speakers on this […]
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 […]
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 […]
