Duane Hicks Jennifer Horton, owner of downtown business Curvy Chick, has been named Woman Leader of the Year by the PARO Centre for Enterprising Women. The award was announced during the PARO Centre for Enterprising Women Awards last Thursday evening at the Victoria Inn in Thunder Bay. “When I found […]
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Staff A workshop, “Hearing Voices That Are Distressing,” will be held twice next month. But if you want to attend, you need to sign up soon. The Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association is holding the three-hour workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 5 and again Wednesday, Dec. 6 […]
Duane Hicks More floats are being sought for the 2017 “Community Christmas Parade,” which is set to go here on Saturday, Dec. 2. “We definitely need community support when it comes to participation,” said parade co-ordinator Scott Krienke-Turvey. “Our numbers are down from the past two years at this point,” […]
Nicholas Donaldson Local farmers received a talk on agriculture plastics disposal and regulations during the Rainy River Federation of Agriculture’s “Ag Day” on Saturday at the Emo Legion. Cathy Debney, a senior environmental officer with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, gave the presentation on a very important […]
From the MNRF Daniel Ballard, of Glenville, Ill., and John Farrald, of Del Rey Oaks, Calif., jointly were charged and each fined $3,000 for possessing more walleye than allowed. They also were suspended from fishing in the province for two years. Court heard that on Aug. 15, officers contacted the […]
Nicholas Donaldson The first Rainy River District hub of the Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op is now up and running. The Dryden-based online farmers’ market operated in Emo for the first time yesterday (Nov. 21) at its location at Emo Feed Service. As with other hubs, members were able to shop […]
There were more winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Nov. 12-18 were Mary Withers (Sleeman), Jeremy Wadge (Headingley, Man.), Hugh McKinnon (Fort Frances), Sergiel Ettinger (Thunder Bay), Marcel Zebrasky (South Junction, Man.), Sarah Glover and Britt Green (Fort Frances), and […]
Nicholas Donaldson Are you graduating next spring and interested in post-secondary education, but aren’t sure where to go or what to do? “Experience Ontario” may be the program to help you, or someone you know, find a direction for education beyond high school. NCDS career coach Cathy Tysz will be […]
Staff ‘Tis the season for giving so why not make a child’s Christmas a bit brighter? The Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services’ annual “Adopt an Angel” campaign is underway again, with trees up at Walmart, The Bargain Shop, and Taggs Source for Sports here, as well as Tompkins […]
Expect a little snow this evening, with an overnight low of minus-10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy, with a high of minus-three (27) and low around minus-four (25). Morning showers turning to flurries is forecast for Friday, along with a high of four (39) and low dipping to […]
Staff Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell announced Monday she will not be running for re-election in next year’s provincial election. “I am very excited to announce that my partner and I are expecting a second child in February and so, after much consideration, I have decided to work closer to […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press So, what is lemon curd, and what do you do with it? Lemon curd is essentially a preserve or condiment made with lemon juice, eggs, sugar and butter. The first three ingredients get blended and softly warmed so that the eggs thicken the mixture. […]
