Expect cloudy skies tonight, with an overnight low of minus-nine C (15 F). Tomorrow also will be mostly cloudy, with a high of minus-two (28) and low around minus-six (22). Periods of snow are forecast for Friday morning, along with a high of two (35) and low near minus-eight (18). […]
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Larry Cousineau of Fort Frances was lucky this month, winning $40 twice in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for November. Other winners included Linda Wood (Sioux Narrows), along with Sean Brenna, Lois Bowerman, Will Carson, Tanice Rieu, Jan Coats, Theresa Beckworth (twice), Dixie Miller, Leslie […]
Press Release “Tbaytel for Good” is excited to announce the winners of its Fall, 2017 Good Schools and Good Community programs. Seven winners from across the region have been awarded grants totalling $16,250 for their projects that will have a real impact in building stronger and healthier Northern Ontario communities. […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman Serenity Dobransky of Rainy River is a nine-year-old child who has congenital hip dysphasia. Due to her condition, the daughter of Benji and Amanda Dobransky has had to undergo eight surgeries, with the first one being at just three months of age. She also has the potential […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River Federation of Agriculture once again hosting its “Ag Day.” Following the well-received revival of the event back in April, the fall version will take place this Saturday (Nov. 18) at the Emo Legion. The day will begin at 9 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts, and […]
Nicholas Donaldson Rainy River District School Board trustees were treated to a look at the Indigenous Education Strategy during its Nov. 7 meeting here. A presentation was given by Indigenous Education leader Bob Kowal and FNMI Resources/Support Teacher Pam King to outline some of the work they have been doing, […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent Devlin, Emo, and Barwick certainly are busy with activities in the coming weeks–a definite sign the Christmas season is fast approaching. The annual “Holly Daze” festivities take place Dec. 1-2 in Emo. The parade once again will be held on the Friday night, which is always a […]
By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis got the keys to a fancy new Lamborghini on Wednesday ‚Äî but he won’t be tooling around the Vatican gardens in it. Instead, the special edition Huracan will be auctioned off by Sotheby’s, with the proceeds going to charities […]
By Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press CHICAGO — An increase in suicide rates among U.S. teens occurred at the same time social media use surged and a new analysis suggests there may be a link. Suicide rates for teens rose between 2010 and 2015 after they had declined for nearly […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press I haven’t been consistently happy with my oatmeal cookie recipe for a while. Sometimes they turn out perfectly ‚Äî fairly flat, chewy and moist in the middle, with crinkly, caramelized edges (not cakey or rounded) and a butterscotch-esque flavour. Other times, they don’t follow […]
Jamie Mountain The Fort Frances Aquanaut Swim Team is gearing up for the 2017-18 season. Head coach Dawnn Taylor said the squad is taking a slower approach as it kicks off the summer rust. “We start out real slow to get everyone back into the working aspect of it again, […]
Staff The Muskie senior girls’ basketball team didn’t go down without a fight last Tuesday in Kenora. After going winless during the eight-game regular season, the black-and-gold battled the Dryden Eagles in their NorWOSSA semi-final match before bowing out 28-20. “It was a good game and team effort,” head coach […]
