Press Release The Northwestern Health Unit will offer ‘flu shots beginning in late October. You can plan to get your ‘flu shot from the health unit by booking an appointment at www.nwhu.on.ca or by calling 1-866-468-2240. Local pharmacies and health-care providers also will be providing free ‘flu shots beginning in […]
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Staff Construction at the new consolidated Catholic school here is on track, with footings and foundation walls currently being installed. “So far things are good,” said Ben Carlson, site supervisor at Finnway General Contracting. He noted the project is in its early stages, with the company planning to begin laying […]
Sam Odrowski The province recently introduced legislation that, if passed, will repeal the Green Energy Act entirely. Introduced late last month, it is part of the province’s plan to make good on a campaign promise of reducing hydro rates by 12 percent. “It brings to an end a very dark […]
Duane Hicks Forget Broadway–the stars of the stage are in Borderland. “Monday at the Manor,” a comedy in two acts written and directed by local resident Tracy Gibson, was performed to tremendous applause last Thursday through Saturday at La Place Rendez-Vous here. “I feel we had an incredible response to […]
Press Release Kenora Forest Products has confirmed it is hiring 15-20 new employees for a weekend production shift set to start next month. “We are extremely pleased to see both the Ear Falls and Kenora sawmills running at full production, and now expanding even further to take advantage of a […]
Press Release What does a sadistic dentist, insecure florist clerk, middle-aged shop owner, and good-looking bleach blonde have in common? You can see them all on stage in the upcoming Borealis Bards’ production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” This rocking-good musical will feature the ESharp Harp Blues Band, along with […]
Sam Odrowski Rainy River Mayor Debbie Ewald is set to serve her fourth-straight term at the helm but says it could be her last. Mayor Ewald, who ran unopposed, said she put her name forward again to ensure the completion of a lot of infrastructure projects that were started during […]
Staff It’s last call to join the Fort Frances Choraliers for this year’s Christmas cantata. Director Diane Maxey said Monday that anyone who would like to sing this December must contact her this week at 274-7309. She already has about 50 women and men who will be participating but the […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent The 2018 municipal election results are in, with Ken McKinnon being re-elected as reeve for La Vallee on Monday. When speaking with him the Tuesday, he said he}s looking forward to the next four years and continuing to support the residents of our area. The councillors for […]
Sam Odrowski Harold McQuaker is the new mayor of Emo and he says he’s eager to serve the town. In Monday’s municipal election, McQuaker received a total of 340 votes, followed by Michael Loney (137) and Vincent Sheppard (123). Emo’s council saw incumbents Warren Toles (414 votes) and Lori-Ann Shortreed […]
Skies will become cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of three C (37 F) and light south-southeast winds. Tomorrow will see afternoon showers, with a high of nine (48) and low around four (39). Look for southeast winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Rain and drizzle is forecast for Friday, […]
Duane Hicks Warren Anderson, first vice-president of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29, filled up his plate with delicious food to take his taste buds south of the border during Saturday evening’s fundraiser gala. The dinner and dessert were catered by Tess’s Kitchen.
