Earlier this month, the Ministry of Education announced funding to support boards in working with their schools to identify strengths and next steps for improvements. This announcement resulted in an increase in $75,000 of funding for the Rainy River District School Board for the 2007/08 school year through the Literacy […]
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Five days remain for Ontarians to send a loud and clear message to Dalton McGuinty, John Tory, and Howard Hampton to fix Ontario’s neglected roads and bridges. Commuters can make their voices heard by casting their electronic ballot online at www.worstroads.ca Alternatively, they can cast a paper ballot at CAA […]
On Sept. 17 around 11:30 a.m., Dryden OPP officers were dispatched to Thunder Lake with a report of two fishermen falling out of their boat. Before officers could attend the scene, the pair managed to get to shore. Both were wearing their lifejackets and were able to swim to shore. […]
Autumn is in the air—leaves are changing colour, cool breezes are blowing. Now if that isn’t a reason to bundle up and head on down to St. John’s Anglican Church for an evening of great music and a cup of hot specialty coffee, then we don’t know what is! Our […]
“Who can you trust to do the things that make a positive difference in the average person’s life?” That’s the question Ontario NDP leader and Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton is asking voters to think about when they go to the polls Oct. 10. “For people all across Northern Ontario, […]
“I am running for one reason and one reason only . . . because I care.” That’s the message Mike Wood, Liberal candidate for the Kenora-Rainy River riding, has been sending as he’s toured the two districts to meet constituents in the weeks since he was nominated. “I’ve been from […]
While few would argue the environment shouldn’t be a concern, Jo Jo (Janis) Holiday, Green Party candidate for the Kenora-Rainy River riding, is hoping voters will realize they can makes changes for the betterment of the planet when they cast their ballots Oct. 10. “After studying for my doctorate in […]
Looking for something for your children to do? Then the Robert Moore School gym will be the place to be tomorrow evening for the inaugural children’s services fair. Sponsored by Family and Children’s Services developmental services department, the free fair, which runs from 5-8 p.m., will offer something for everyone. […]
Fort Frances will see about 50 delegates, dignitaries, and guest speakers come into town this week when the local Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual fall general meeting of the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce (NOACC). “We’re looking forward to it,” Chamber president Christine Denby said of the Sept. […]
FRANCES—With election day coming up Oct. 10, and advance polls open as of Tuesday, district voters will have two decisions to make when checking off their ballots—who to elect to represent Kenora-Rainy River at Queen’s Park and whether or not to change the current electoral system. Voters will have to […]
When Rob Crowe captured his second-consecutive Kitchen Creek club championship Sunday, he didn’t have to look far to find his family cheering him on. Crowe’s foursome in the one-day tournament consisted of his father, Ray, his uncle, Fred, and another uncle, Bob, who held the best net total of the […]
A touchdown returned off the opening kick-off was the deciding factor in the Muskies’ 7-2 loss to the Dryden Eagles during the annual Homecoming game last Friday afternoon. The black-and-gold were hoping to make the best of playing a winless opponent in front of a large, friendly crowd to turn […]
