Duane Hicks It’s time to lace up those walking shoes! The annual “Walk for Alzheimer’s,” hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, is slated to go here Saturday to raise awareness of–and funds for–a good cause. “We have already done our Kenora walk and our walk in Dryden, […]
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Press Release Borderland Pride announced yesterday the full roster of events for “Pride Week 2018,” which will be held in Fort Frances and International Falls from July 9-15. “Today is a big day for Borderland’s LGBTQ2A community and LGBTQ2A people who call this place their home,” said Douglas Judson, co-chair […]
Gloria Hamm was presented with a certificate in the Pre-Health Sciences program by college president Jim Madder. She also received the Academic Award of Excellence for her program at the Rainy River District campus.
Duane Hicks This year’s secondary school valedictorian, Jodie Kabatay of Mitaanjigaming FN, gave a heartfelt speech on the importance of persistence when pursuing an education.
Stephanie Hagenaars F/Sgt. Courtney Sinclair received the team award for marksmanship at the 15th-annual air cadets ceremonial review last Wednesday evening. The award was presented by Cindy Westover of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99.
Duane Hicks Elder Doris Caribou of Naicatchewenin FN performed the invocation to begin Thursday’s graduation ceremony. The well-attended celebration also featured traditional drum songs and a feast.
Duane Hicks Elaine and Jack Allen joined Mary O’Connor, client services co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, in planting “Seeds of Hope” in the courtyard garden of the Special Care Unit at Rainycrest on Monday morning. The “Forget Me Nots” they planted will bloom there perennially, not […]
Duane Hicks Caelynn Watson, centre, was all smiles after receiving her Esthetics diploma from SGEI post-secondary co-ordinator Don Eldridge, left, and Carolyn Hepburn, director of Native Education for Sault College.
Duane Hicks This year’s Apprenticeship, Essential Skills, and Post-Secondary valedictorian, Deanna Swain of Grassy Narrows FN, said her personal journey to earn a degree presented challenges but also provided her with many uplifting moments that helped carry her through it all.
Duane Hicks Secondary school graduate Janice Penagin received the Scott Clendenning Bursary from secondary school president Sean Taggart during Thursday afternoon’s ceremony at the Memorial Sports Centre. The bursary is given to a student who embodies the ideals that the late Clendenning thought were important in a student and community […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Reviewing Officer Inspector Nathan Schmidt stopped to speak privately with each cadet as they were inspected during the 15th-annual air cadet ceremonial review held Wednesday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre.
Stephanie Hagenaars Greg Rickford took the stage in front of a few dozen people at a restaurant in Kenora on Thursday night after having been elected as the next MPP for Kenora-Rainy River. After thanking his campaign team and congratulating his fellow candidates, Rickford told supporters it’s time for a […]
