Press Release Another Christmas Bird Count season is just around the corner! Between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, tens of thousands of bird and winter enthusiasts will rally together to count millions of birds across the continent as part of the 119th year of this long-running wildlife survey. On Dec. […]
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Press Release Infrastructure and Communities minister François-Philippe Champagne and Vicki-May Hamm, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, yesterday announced more than $4.5 million in funding for 109 new initiatives in communities across Canada. The money is being distributed through three programs: the Green Municipal Fund (GMF), the Municipalities for […]
Staff Treaty #3 Grand Chief Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh issued a statement Friday expressing shock and deep concern over the closure of the Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth. The announcement was made during the provincial government’s fall economic statement released Thursday and, in turn, the Provincial Advocate […]
Duane Hicks The true spirt of Christmas is not in the gift but in the giving. As such, the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary is hoping the public is feeling very generous for a good cause when the auxiliary hosts its “Spirit of Christmas” fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 2 at […]
Duane Hicks While plans are shaping up for the annual Christmas parade, set for Sunday, Dec. 2 and this year entitled “Christmas at the Movies,” volunteers now are needed for the holiday event. “They’re definitely something we still need,” said TD manager of customer experience Heather Gill, who is co-organizing […]
Staff With November being Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Canada, a local business has been raising funds to support victims of sexual assault. For the past two years, Curvy Chick on Scott Street has held a cupcake fundraiser in November. Store owner Jennifer Horton was able to sell 162 cupcakes […]
Sam Odrowski “Louis Riel Day” was held Friday and Métis nations around the country celebrated his life as a brave leader and the founding father of Manitoba. Locally, a flag-raising ceremony was held in front of the Civic Centre. A lunch followed in the Sunset Country Métis Hall, where president […]
From the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in solving five break-and-enters that occurred on the Red Wing Road in the Morson area over the past week. Unknown culprit(s) entered the seasonal residences and stole numerous items, including alcohol, a generator, a television, […]
Press Release The Backus Community Center in International Falls is pleased to announce that Jaime Sjoblom has joined the staff as event and volunteer co-ordinator. Sjoblom, a 2013 Falls High graduate, earned an Associate of Arts degree from Rainy River Community College in 2015 and received a Bachelor’s degree in […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Our rural area is a flurry of activities these days–a sure sign that the Christmas season has arrived! The annual “Holly Daze” festivities take place Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Emo. The parade will be held on the Friday at 6 p.m., with hot chocolate and fireworks afterwards. […]
Sam Odrowski Those who are suffering from a loss are not alone–there are local resources they can access to help address their grief. “The Grief Outreach Program,” offered jointly by the Family Drop In Centre in the old Bonnie Blue building (272 Scott St.) and Fort Frances Tribal Area Health […]
Sam Odrowski Over the years, forestry has played a major role in building the town’s economy–and it continues to play an important role in the lives of many residents. To help today’s youth develop a better understanding of the local forestry industry and forestry renewal, now-retired renewal forester Judy Kaufman […]
