Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. and the Riverside Foundation for Health Care has announced the official opening of the CT scanner is set for Thursday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at the La Verendrye Hospital cafeteria. There will be welcoming remarks, followed by a program will include recognition […]
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Paige Desmond Anyone who has ever thought about adopting child or being a foster parent will want to attend an information session tonight (Oct. 15) from 7-9 p.m. at Family and Children’s Services here. It will include presentations from a foster parent, a child who spent most of her life […]
Jessica George With one-in-five people being diagnosed with a mental illness in their lifetime, that leaves four-in-five who are affected emotionally by standing by and having to witness their loved ones suffering. This is why the Family Outreach Program has been developed. It offers family members, friends, and colleagues of […]
the OPP On Sunday, a man tried to drive into Canada around noon at the Rainy River border crossing. Canada Border Services officers initiated an investigation concerning the man’s driving ability being impaired by alcohol. The OPP was called to assist and the man subsequently was taken to the Rainy […]
Robin McCormick A large crowd showed up Friday to witness the unveiling of the Dance Fire monument, which coincided with the 70th anniversary of the tragic blaze that swept away 17 lives on Thanksgiving Day back in 1938. Four families who lost loved ones that day were represented as speeches […]
Dave Ogilvie Maurice MacMillan always has been known for his excellent memory. In fact, some people say he’s still as sharp as a tack! On Friday (Oct. 10), MacMillan celebrated his 102nd birthday with the residents of the Golden Age Manor in Emo and a few close friends. He said […]
Dave Ogilvie Creating successful business plans has become quite a tradition at the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program—and this year was no exception. Last week, Grade 12 student Miriam Mast was awarded first place for her work in the 2008 Northwest High School Business Plan Contest. Since 2002, the Ministry of […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo Public Library will be celebrating Ontario Library Week from Oct. 19-25. Please drop by on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for dainties, a beverage, and some free draws. A ribbon- and cake-cutting ceremony also will take place Friday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the […]
Jack Elliott Rainy River District is losing one of its major farming operations. The North End Farms Ltd. bison ranch, located in Dawson Township northwest of Rainy River, has announced it is closing the bison ranching operation. “There will be an orderly winding down of the ranch,” said Amos Brielmann […]
Staff Wanted: volunteer coaches. The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s Midget ‘A’ division has low enrolment this season, but the need for more coaches and volunteer support still is needed to keep it going. “We are doing our best with [Fort Frances Jr.] Sabres players and board members to keep […]
Jessica George With football season well underway, hockey season now in action, and only a couple of months until the ski and snowboard seasons are ready to go, hospitals are gearing up to meet the influx of concussion patients. Dr. Lorena Jenks said winter is the busiest season for concussions […]
Press Release Bill Michl, like everyone else in the district, would like to see big change. What’s different is the type of “change” Michl is looking for. You see, Michl is raising funds for his “Joints in Motion” marathon that will take place next July in Australia and the “big […]
