Duane Hicks A independently-conducted community satisfaction survey regarding local policing which will presented to the Police Services Board tomorrow indicates residents are very concerned about illegal substance abuse. As such, the local OPP detachment is taking extra measures to crack down on drugs. During a quarterly police activity report given […]
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Robin McCormick Crossroads School here in Devlin will host its annual open house on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This is an evening to meet the teachers and new principal, as well as to familiarize yourself with the upcoming school year. In other news, Crossroads students will be running […]
Dave Ogilvie Although the Emo Centennial Choir was formed 11 years ago, its longtime members are eager to start practising for their annual Christmas concert. Under the direction of Renée Martin-Brown, and with accompaniment from Lisa Vos, the choir will begin rehearsals on Monday, Sept. 28 at the Christian Reformed […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo CIBC staff, in conjunction with Rejuvenate Fitness, once again are organizing this year’s “Run for the Cure.” Rejuvenate volunteers will officiate at the event, which will start in front of the fitness centre on Sunday, Oct. 4. “The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC ‘Run for the […]
Peggy Revell After proving to be popular last year, the “Beautiful Unique Girl” team is returning to St. Mary’s Church here next Friday (Sept. 25) to throw a “pajama party” with a positive message for local girls. The team—made up of five girls—travels across Canada to promote self-esteem in young […]
Duane Hicks The reconstruction of Portage Avenue from Nelson Street to First Street East—known as the biomass road project—is close to wrapping up. Operations and Facilities manager Doug Brown told council Monday night that all of the water and sewer replacement work is now complete, Union Gas has done its […]
Heather Latter With the local chapters of Beta Sigma Phi no longer providing ushering services at the Townshend Theatre come month’s end, volunteers still are being sought to take over. “I’ve had just four people call me,” noted Marlene McQuarrie, who sits on the theatre management board. “So we really […]
Duane Hicks A public meeting tentatively has been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Civic Centre to inform residents about a partnership between the town and local Kiwanis Club regarding the use of Sunny Cove Camp. “There’s been an interest shown by the Kiwanis Club and the town that […]
Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton stated in no uncertain terms on Saturday that he intends to seek re-election in the 2011 provincial election. Speaking at the “Ham it up with Howie” tribute dinner, held to honour his nearly 13 years as leader of the Ontario New Democrats, at […]
Irene Laing At the Sept. 9 meeting of the Br. #29 Legion Auxiliary, memberships were approved for Shelly Haney and Brenda Allen. Sandy McKinnon was initiated and warmly welcomed. Correspondence included an invitation to the Rainycrest fall tea while Friends of Animals sent a “thank you” for the donation. Ida […]
Press Release The federal New Democrat riding association for Thunder Bay-Rainy River is pleased to announce a series of nomination meetings to select its next candidate. The executive board of the riding association has selected the following dates, times, and locations for the nomination meetings: •Monday, Sept. 21 at at […]
the MNR A Wisconsin angler must pay $1,750 for possessing an over-limit of walleye. Thomas Eake of Sheboygan Falls was convicted under the Ontario fishery regulations for possessing an over-limit of over-sized walleye. Eake also is not allowed to fish in Ontario for one year. All of his fish were […]
