A pair of candidates from Thunder Bay are currently vying for the NDP nomination for the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding in the upcoming federal election. Labour activist Yuk Sem Won and union president for the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Jason Storkson are looking to take back the seat in Northwestern […]
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Ken Kellar
A stroke can be one of the most frightening experiences in a lifetime. The condition can be sudden and fatal, and even if a patient survives there can be severe neurological damage, as the brain suffers from an impact to blood supply during a stroke. For those in Fort Frances […]
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On Friday, May 10, the public is invited to Weechi-it-te-win Family Services’ “Children’s Wellness BBQ.” There will be a free lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, beverages and cake located at 601 Victoria Ave. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. There will be educational and prevention information on site. Please stop […]
A group of OPP officers, along with their furry friend, had a booth setup at the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Community Expo on Saturday to interact with, and give out information to, the community. They were promoting the “Rainy River District OPP Security Camera Initiative” where business […]
Abigail, Tyler, and Elon Dogget, right, were curious about the Fort Frances First Responders’ booth at the business and community expo on Saturday. The First Responders had their dummy set up and showed CPR demonstrations to the youngsters. -Sam Odrowski photo
Tonight will be cloudy with a light snowfall and low of minus-one C (30 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with a morning shower. Expect a high of eight (46) and a low of one (34). Friday will see a mix of sun and clouds, a high of 13 (55) […]
Sam Odrowski Brothers Corbin and Owen Riches took a quiz at the Northern Development Career Services (NCDS) booth during the Chamber’s expo on Saturday afternoon. They were tested on their knowledge of NCDS; Owen was the first person to score 100 percent on the quiz.
Sam Odrowski This group of students cheered as they got the correct answer at the “Oko-aabajitooyang Anishinaabemowin” station–a Jeopardy-style language competition–during the 20th-annual “Quest for Knowledge” (Gagwegakendamaawiziwin) held last Wednesday at Rainy River First Nations.
Sam Odrowski Conservative Party candidate for Thunder Bay-Rainy River Linda Rydholm, left, spoke to constituents at the Chamber’s Business Expo on Saturday afternoon. Those who came by the booth had a chance to speak with the candidate one on one and learn about her campaign.
Ken Kellar Achilles Morrisseau was almost free of the chair as Seven Gens’ hairstyling student Jaida Nash, left, and program instructor April DeGagne put the finishing touches on his brand-new ‘do on Friday.
Sam Odrowski Choir director Diane Maxey addressed the audience as the Fort Frances Choraliers looked on before a concert at Rainycrest’s Hallett Hall on Saturday afternoon. This year’s Easter cantata, “Hope Alive in Me,” was also performed Sunday afternoon at the Zion Lutheran Church in International Falls. They have one […]
Submitted Volunteers and graduates of the first “Moving On from Stroke” program at La Verendrye General Hospital this year posed for a celebratory photo. Seated in the front row are volunteers Wilma Chapman, left, and Melvin Jourdain, while in the back row are volunteer LaVerna Brown, left, and graduates Blondie […]
