Staff More than 30 Chamber of Commerce members from across the region, as well as various dignitaries and guest speakers, are expected to descend on Fort Frances this week as the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce holds its annual fall meeting here. Hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of […]
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Peggy Revell There was triumph and tears as participants reached the end point of the 20-mile “Walk for Dialysis” here Friday afternoon—the first time the fundraiser has gone without its founder, the late Tom Bruyere. Walking in Bruyere’s honour, roughly 60 participants raised more than $21,000 for the renal dialysis […]
the MNR Two area residents have been fined for illegally dumping household garbage on Crown land. Cassie Calahaisen of Kenora and Nathaniel Newell, of Keewatin, were charged under the Public Lands Act for dumping garbage on Crown land and fined $750 and $500, respectively. Court heard that on Feb. 14, […]
Press Release The people of Rainy River District have shown once again how much they value health care. Back in May, “Ultrasound 9-1-1,” a campaign to raise money to purchase an ultrasound machine for the emergency department at the Rainy River Health Centre kicked off. Three months later, the committee […]
Mitch Calvert Both Muskie girls’ basketball teams got their NorWOSSA seasons off on the right foot yesterday with wins in Dryden. Kayla Windigo led the charge with nine points as the seniors beat the host Eagles 25-19. Jolene Stahn added eight points for the black-and-gold while Melissa Felske was the […]
the MNR A Nestor Falls lodge owner and guide must pay $7,000 for offences related to illegal deer hunting. Dean Roy, an owner and operator of Meline’s Lodge and Guide Service, pleaded guilty under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act and was fined a total of $6,000 for two counts […]
Staff Juniors win Kenora title Everything that could go wrong for the Muskie boys’ volleyball teams last season did. Both the seniors and juniors struggled en route to winless NorWOSSA seasons a year ago, but look primed for a rebound with more depth and experience on both rosters going into […]
Staff Five locals participated in the 14th-annual Inline Marathon on Saturday in Duluth. Ashley Gibbs led the local contingent, clocking a time of 1:32:38, followed by John Young with a personal best of 1:47:12. Bob Tkachuk came in at 1:56:28, which included a crash at the 26-mile mark, while Armand […]
Staff Len Noonan managed a come-from-behind victory to capture the Hiram Walker Trophy as champion of the local skeet club during the final shoot of the season Saturday. At the halfway point, Noonan was trailing Tony Manuge 45-44. But by the time Noonan had finished, Manuge needed a perfect round […]
Douglas W. Judson Dear editor: The competence of our region’s NDP representation again should be called into question. After opposing the Conservative government with irrational glee for the past year, New Democrats opted to prop up the same Stephen Harper they have condemned, on alleged principle, for 79-consecutive Parliamentary votes. […]
Heather Latter He was nominated as best comedian at the 2009 North American Indigenous Image Awards, was honoured to be a writer, host, and featured performer for APTN’s broadcast of 2009 Aboriginal Day Live, and was a featured comedian on season three of “Rez Tunez TV” (airing this fall). But […]
Jack Elliott More than 100 district farmers enjoyed an afternoon at the Stratton sales yard on Saturday to celebrate its 50th consecutive season. Operated by the Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association, the yard has been the focus of beef cattle marketing in Rainy River District since its formation. Also on hand […]
