Sam Odrowski The La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary held its annual fall tea on Saturday, in which it announced a $65,000 donation to the hospital for the purchase of a sterile processing washer/disinfector. “It is a unit that thoroughly cleans the [hospital’s] instruments prior to sterilizing them,” said auxiliary president […]
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Sam Odrowski Canada’s values, freedoms, safety, and equality make it an appealing place to live for those who reside in less-democratic parts of the world. With Oct. 8-14 being Citizenship Week in Canada, much of what makes our country great was highlighted by those who have immigrated here. A Grade […]
Press Release Keeping our communities safe and reducing violent crime is a priority for the federal government. This is why, in his mandate letter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked Bill Blair, the minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, to lead an examination of a ban on handguns and […]
I came to Rainy River 20 years ago to serve in the United Church of Canada for the Pastoral Charge of Rainy River/Stratton, and fell in love with the area and its people. After suffering some health problems, I retired and headed back to Winnipeg, where I could concentrate on […]
Sam Odrowski Agriculture is extremely dependent on the weather, which plays a crucial role in creating profitable yields at the end of each growing season. Unfortunately, this summer’s heat and sporadic rainfall made things difficult for farmers across the district. “It’s been all over the place and it’s been very […]
My family settled in the township more than 100 years ago. I grew up and went to school here. I then left the area as a teenager, returning with my husband and three sons in 1996. I am now retired and live in the village of Devlin. I have deep […]
My name is Ken Hyatt and I am running for reeve for the municipality of La Vallee Township. I am a licensed carpenter and have resided in Devlin for 57 of my 62 years. I have been involved in federal politics, and remain a member of the federal Conservative board […]
Sam Odrowski The Fort Frances Homelessness Committee is now a step closer to opening a “pop-up” homeless shelter here. The “Longest Night of the Year” event, held overnight Friday along the 200 block of Scott Street, raised more than $16,000 for the committee, whose goal is to run a shelter […]
After almost two decades away pursuing my education and career goals, I recently returned to the district and am proud to call Alberton home. I feel my work and education background in project management, communications, and business development is a strong asset. Having sat on numerous boards, I am confident […]
I am very excited to take part in this year’s election for public school board trustee. Leadership in education is vitally important for young people–they are our future. I retired a number of years ago from a rewarding career in health care but continue to have the time, energy, and […]
Sam Odrowski Knowing how to identify and respond to thoughts, feelings, and emotions as they relate to a person’s mental health is important for their overall well-being. To promote positive mental health, St. Francis School hosted a Mental Wellness Day on Thursday, with the help of the Northwestern Health Unit, […]
Sam Odrowski Most people recognize that children are the future and their well-being is an important part of a healthy community. There are many great resources for children in the area but more work needs to be done to help kids succeed, said Tanis Fretter, chair of the Rainy River […]
