Chris and Tami Stamler (Atikokan) won the $500 up for grabs on Mother’s Day in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for May 11-17 were Gerald Thurier (Atikokan), Kym Whalen (Fort Frances), Darrin Rusnick (Atikokan), Tami Davy (Badger, Mn.), Joel Inkster (Fort Frances), […]
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Press Release Due to the current visitor restriction at Rainycrest, the annual Mother’s Day luncheon—set for Sunday at Hallett Hall—has been cancelled. Those who had purchased meal tickets for this event are entitled to a full refund. The restriction continues as a result of the ongoing gastroenteritis outbreak at the […]
Heather Latter Students and staff of St. Michael’s, St. Francis, and Our Lady of the Way schools made their way from the Sorting Gap Marina to St. Mary’s Church yesterday morning in a “Walk with Jesus” as part of Catholic Education Week. The Mass that followed at 11 a.m., also […]
Duane Hicks Whether it’s making a business presentation, a speech at a wedding, or going for a job interview, public-speaking skills are important—and public speaking is what Toastmasters is all about. Toastmasters will hold an informational meeting today (May 8) from 7-9 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, which will be […]
Heather Latter Grade 5 students Eric Grennier, left, and Nick Gray enjoyed a pancake breakfast at Robert Moore School this morning in celebration of Education Week. Schools across the district have been hosting activities all week long, including family math events, talent shows, speech contests, spirit days, and art extravaganzas.
Joey Payeur A year ago, the 807 Freeriderz snowmobile group was content with just selling DVDs to help a good cause. But as is the nature of this thrill-seeking collection of adrenalin junkies, the local sledders are aiming to pull off a big jump this year—both entertainment-wise and, they hope, […]
Joey Payeur He had one less win and lasted three fewer matches than last year. So why is Taylor Whitehead smiling? That’s because the lone Muskie representative at last week’s OFSAA badminton championships in Markham believes his 2-2 record—and third-round ouster in the ‘B’ Flight of the boys’ singles competition—was […]
Joey Payeur Shane Beckett isn’t using the ‘D’ word in regards to the Muskie boys’ soccer team. But he’s thinking about it. “With 20 returning players out of the 25 we have, 10 of those having gone to OFSAA the last three years,” noted Beckett, who once again will lead […]
Duane Hicks With Premier Kathleen Wynne calling an election for June 12 on Friday, Kenora-Rainy River Liberal candidate Anthony Leek said he is ready to take to the campaign trail. Leek said Friday’s news that NDP leader Andrea Horwath no longer would support the Liberal minority government was not a […]
Haley Anderson The Riverside Foundation for Health Care raised $9,100 at its eighth-annual “Old Bags” luncheon here Sunday afternoon. Organized by the Foundation’s special events committee, the Robert Moore School gymnasium was decorated from wall-to-wall with fragrant flowers, antique teacups, and heaps of assorted handbags. Ladies of all ages were […]
Heather Latter The Fair Queen committee is looking for contestants to participate in this year’s Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair, taking place Aug. 14-16 at the fairgrounds in Emo. “It’s a good opportunity to meet new people—just a fun thing for girls to take part in,” said Mary […]
Heather Latter The Kids’ Garden Club will be back for a second year at the Fort Frances Community Garden—and youths of all ages are invited to sign up. “It seemed to go very well last year and we wanted to continue with that,” noted Jolene Quast, a health educator with […]
