Sam Odrowski Our Lady of the Way School secretary Nicole Robinson, left, was presented a special gift from Fort Frances trustee Anne-Marie Fitzgerald during the Northwest Catholic District School Board’s “Celebration of Excellence” held Friday evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. She received an award of excellence from the Canadian Union […]
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Sam Odrowski The Rainy River District School Board has taken a stand for diversity and inclusivity in its classrooms. Last Tuesday, it passed a motion to write the premier and minister of education a letter in support for the recently-scrapped 2015 sexual health curriculum. “Reverting to an outdated, inactive curriculum […]
From the MNRF Most anglers stopped at a check on Highway 17, at the Manitoba border, were found to be complying with Ontario’s fishing regulations. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officers, along with a canine unit, conducted the enforcement blitz on Aug. 24. Officers were checking for compliance […]
Sam Odrowski The federal and provincial governments currently are in negotiations with five district First Nations to find a resolution pertaining to their flooding and island claims on Rainy Lake. The negotiation process started in 2009 and its goal is to conclude fair and final settlements that will bring closure […]
Duane Hicks Roy Avis of West End Motors was nominated earlier this year for a prestigious award to recognize the local business’ extraordinary service to the community and industry. Avis was one of five nominees in the running for the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association’s (CADA) Ambassadorship Laureate. While he did […]
Press Release The NDP’s forestry critic, Judith Monteith-Farrell, said Ontario’s tree seed plant should be kept open–and kept in public hands–as the future of the plant remains in limbo. The Ontario Tree Seed Plant, located in the town of Angus, has been preserving biodiversity, as well as supporting forest products […]
Sam Odrowski First Student, the new student transportation company here, says it has been working hard to resolve busing issues after having a hectic first day of school last Wednesday. Many parents across the community said their child wasn’t picked up, was picked up by the wrong bus, or was […]
Kiera KowalskiSpecial to the Times Growing up in small-town Northwestern Ontario, Canada’s territories seemed almost unreachable. The Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut were an exotic and otherworldly place, only travelled to by the greatest adventurers. In fact, it seemed like more people ventured to Europe than Canada’s North. For these […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent A sure sign of fall is the annual “harvest supper” organized by Guthrie United Church in Devlin. This year, the supper will take place on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 5-7 p.m. at the Devlin Hall. The meal always features amazing turkey, ham, potatoes, gravy, veggies, and many […]
From the MNRF A Lake Helen man has been fined and given a probation order under the Forest Fire Prevention Act. Arden Fawcett pleaded guilty and was fined $600 for burning grass without a permit. He also was given a two-year probation order prohibiting him from starting a fire at […]
Staff It’s that time of year for district residents to get those half-empty paint cans and used-up batteries out of your garage and basement. This year’s Hazardous and Special Waste Day will take place on Saturday (Sept. 15) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Public Works yard (900 Wright Ave.) […]
From the OPP Sept. 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day. Members of the Rainy River District OPP would like to remind the public that if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, help is available. Warning signs that may suggest someone is at risk of suicide include thinking […]
