Press Release Northwestern Ontario’s Travel Information Centres are not for sale. That was the message being sent by local MPP Sarah Campbell to the provincial government at a rally Friday morning at the Manitoba-Ontario border. Flanked by members of the public, representatives from tourist organizations, and municipal leaders, Campbell said […]
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Press Release More than 2,000 years ago, Aristotle made the observation that: “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” and this observation holds true today for independent consultants in Kenora and the surrounding area. It often is difficult for an individual consultant to provide the range of […]
the OPP While on patrol last Wednesday, members of the Rainy River District OPP recovered a vehicle—previously reported stolen by the Timmins City Police Service—abandoned in the parking lot of the Country Corner Café on Highway 11 in Stratton. Police spoke to area residences and eye witnesses, who reported that […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board recognized three employees for 25 years of service at its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday (May 1). The RRDSB sincerely appreciates all staff members who work on behalf of students, and recognizes the dedication and commitment of its employees who have served […]
Press Release This year, six Rainy River District School Board students travelled to Thunder Bay on Saturday, April 28 to compete in the 15th-annual Math Olympics held by the Northwestern Ontario Association for Mathematics Education. This fun but challenging competition, for students in Grades 7 and 8, attracted about 150 […]
Press Release As Mother’s Day nears, the best place to celebrate Mom is at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market in Fort Frances. This coming Saturday (May 12) will feature a variety of vendors and diverse merchandise which surely will light up the face of that special lady. With the early […]
Dave Ogilvie St. Patrick’s in Emo will be holding its annual spring tea and bazaar this Saturday (May 12) from 1-3 p.m. in the church basement. Admission is $3 at the door. There will be a good variety of perennials and local bedding plants for sale, along with baking, draws, […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board received a report highlighting the annual Native Language and Native Studies conference at its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday (May 1) at Mine Centre School. The fourth-annual Native Language and Native Studies conference, entitled “Inspiring Each Other Through Ojibwe Language,” was held […]
Nancy Daley Fulton All children, even very young children, experience stress. All children also benefit from an increased ability to deal with stress and can learn ways to do this. Research shows that up to 90 percent of illnesses are related to stress. Having too much stress can make it […]
Sarah Pruys A rainy Saturday afternoon helped drive hundreds of people to drop by the fifth-annual Gun & Hobby Show held at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Scott Stafford, who organizes the show each year with his wife, said while the show usually attracts about 600 people, this year started […]
Lucas Punkari Emo native Luke Judson is set for the next step of his hockey career—and it’s one that will bring him closer to the home. After spending the last four seasons with the Belleville Bulls of the OHL, including three as captain, the 21-year-old forward will be suiting up […]
Lucas Punkari Heavy lifting will be the order of the day this Saturday at the ’52 Canadians Arena as some of top “Strongman” competitors from both sides of the border will compete in the second-annual Fort Frances competition. After 10 competitors took part in last year’s inaugural event, the field […]
