By Aleksandra Sagan The Canadian Press VANCOUVER — Lululemon Athletica Inc. wants customers to have more pea in their yoga pants. The athleisure retailer presented the idea at Protein Industries Canada’s (PIC) pitch day Monday in a talk titled: Clothing the World with Crops, according to a photo of a […]
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Marc Stuempfle
Marc Stuempfle
Public service providers spoke during a panel discussion last Tuesday about the recent Ontario budget and policy changes made by the provincial government for the fiscal year–and the overall picture they painted wasn’t a pretty one. Back in April, the provincial government informed all sectors there would be a four […]
Ken Kellar
After a day that beat out all the forecasts, another Relay for Life is in the books. “The beginning of the day did prove to be a bit of a battle with the wind,” Relay organizer Anneda Chabot admitted. “But I am so proud of our committee and all of […]
Summer reporter
Marc Stuempfle
Marc Stuempfle
The Ontario government’s new policies and funding for autism services have resulted in more questions than answers as families wait to hear the final decision to be made by the Autism Advisory Panel. It is expected members of the panel will have consultations with the public and take the feedback […]
Sam Odrowski
Local non-profit groups and organizations receive thousands of dollars each year to help fund activities, programs, and events that support or enhance the well being of kids. The Winnipeg Foundation’s Moffat Fund doles out the money to 12 communities outside of Winnipeg, of which Fort Frances is a recipient and […]
Ken Kellar
Two special dignitaries were in Fort Frances on Monday for an important ceremony. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford and Ontario’s Solicitor General Sylvia Jones joined Fort Frances Mayor June Caul and Rainy River OPP detachment commander Insp. Nathan Schmidt at the site of the future Rainy River OPP detachment on […]
Dave Ogilvie J.P. Winik, centre, was honoured and thanked for his 25 years of service as a volunteer firefighter at yesterday evening’s Emo municipal council meeting. Fire Chief Josh Colling, far right, spoke of Winik’s dedication to the job and to the community before the presentation, which was also attended […]
Jamie Mountain Charity McMahon of the Fort Frances Her-icanes looked to make solid contact with a pitch during her squad’s 13-13 tie with the Fort Frances Mud Dogs in Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League action on Monday night at the St. Francis Sports Field. The ‘Canes rallied late to […]
Local MPP Greg Rickford visited the municipal office in Rainy River on Monday to announce $31,500 in funding to promote tourism and community pride through the creation of an internship position. -Submitted photo
Marc Stuempfle In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday, Donald Young School students from all grades created artwork reflecting Canadian indigenous culture–from drawings to hand-crafted paddles. DYS Grade 8 students worked with Tech-Ways co-ordinator Marlin Douglas to carve the paddles. They learned about power tools and woodworking skills […]
Submitted Janet Wolanicki, left, and her daughter, Sandy Berg, got ready to plant “Seeds of Hope” in front of Rainy River Hospital on Friday as part of the local Alzheimer Society’s “Seeds of Hope” initiative at Rainy River Long Term Care. The “Forget-Me-Nots” they planted will bloom there perennially, not […]
Press Release RED LAKE, Ont.–The Red Lake Miners Hockey Club of the SIJHL and the RLM Board of Directors are pleased to announce the hiring of Geoff Walker as the organization’s new head coach and general manager. Walker, who is from Charlottetown, P.E.I., brings an abundance of hockey experience to […]
