Heather Latter The Accommodation Review Committee for Crossroads School in Devlin will determine its recommendation for the future of the school at a meeting next week, although it’s decision likely won’t be presented to the Rainy River District School Board until the fall. The review, which saw four public consultations, […]
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Lucas Punkari They’ve been the team to beat in NorWOSSA for the last three years, and the Muskie boys’ soccer team showed why once again in Dryden last Wednesday. With a 2-1 win over the Kenora Broncos, the black-and-gold came away with their third-straight league title and earned the chance […]
Heather Latter Melanie, Ria, and Melissa McPherson set out for a walk along the waterfront with their dogs Sunday afternoon as part of the local Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides. The event, which started at the Sorting Gap Marina, was deemed a success, with a total […]
Sarah Pruys WO2 Oryn Albanese was honoured with the Lord Strathcona Medal by Reviewing Officer Lt. W.F. “Woody” Linton last Wednesday evening at the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron’s 10th-annual ceremonial review. The rare award honours self-discipline, good citizenship, patriotism, and physical and intellectual capabilities.
Dave Ogilvie Family and friends gathered at the Golden Age Manor for a “come-and-go” tea last week to honour the 100th birthday of Cecelia McComb of Emo. She received flowers and gifts from the local hospital auxiliary and Knox United Church in Emo, as well as messages of congratulations from […]
Lucas Punkari Dryden’s Cellia Jackson and Muskie Maryam Seid went after a loose ball in the 18-yard box last Wednesday during the Eagles’ 2-1 win in the NorWOSSA girls’ soccer semi-final contest there.
Staff The Rainy River District School Board will hear a presentation tonight regarding the “School Within A College” (SWAC) program, which was introduced at the beginning of the current school year. A dual credit program, SWAC is offered to students by the Rainy River District School Board in collaboration with […]
the MNR Until yesterday afternoon, there had not been a new fire confirmed in the Northwest Region since May 29. By the time this report was prepared June 3, however, four new fires were confirmed in Dryden District. Dryden Fires #14, #15, #16, and #17 all occurred in the Henderson […]
Lucas Punkari Lynn Windigo of Red Gut Bay fired a pitch at the Couchiching diamond yesterday evening as her team took on the Couchiching Lady Raiders in the opening night of the newly-formed Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League. Thanks to an early offensive output, Red Gut Bay went on […]
Staff Police have identified the victim of a house fire that occurred in the early-morning hours of Friday. Laureen C. McKay, 49, died in the blaze at a residence on Highway 11/71 in Devlin. A post-mortem examination was conducted Sunday in Kenora. The Fort Frances OPP, Fire Department, and Ambulance […]
Sarah Pruys Two-year-old Bryson DeGagne, who was visiting the Legion Park with his grandma last night, enjoyed going down the slide again and again. The toddler calls the park “the beach” due to all of the sand there.
Lucas Punkari Manitou Forest Products’ Colton Spicer made a free kick yesterday evening during his team’s 4-1 win over Pharmasave in the opening game of the 2013 Borderland Soccer League men’s division season. On the other field, International Travel Services prevailed over the newly-formed Senior Pharmasave in a wild 4-3 […]
