Local members of the Tobacco Awareness Youth Group made 130 snow angels around town last night and painted them black to represent the 130 Canadians who die every day from tobacco products. The youth-led group is trying to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking, particularly among youth who are […]
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Book donations are coming in for the Kenora-Rainy River branch of the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s second-annual book sale here Feb. 2-4. But executive director Margaret Schonewille said yesterday more are always welcome for the fundraiser, which will take place at Revco Carpet (950 Fifth St. W.) Anyone looking to […]
In an effort to control costs and provide uniform service, the Rainy River District Social Services Administration board voted last night not to renew contracts with its land ambulance service providers and instead assume direct operating responsibility. “The overall accountability to the public for land ambulance services has always been […]
The Muskie girls’ hockey team notched a 3-2 victory in NorWOSSA action in Dryden last night. The black-and-gold are now 2-1-1 against the Eagles in league play. “The girls played really well last night,” said head coach Lynn Kellar. “A few of the things we’ve been practising are working for […]
Senior members of the Hells Angels are alleged to be among several people arrested yesterday in a major sweep centred in Northwestern Ontario that followed a two-year investigation into the biker gang, police said. Police say 27 suspects have been arrested and charged. At a news conference today in Thunder […]
Savannah Fortner, 10, left, Maisie Fichuk, nine, and Emma Kunkel, nine, proudly showed off some of their knitting skills yesterday at J.W. Walker School. The three girls are members of the school’s knitting club, which has about 25 to 30 students meeting three times a week to learn to knit […]
Muskie senior captain Kevin Empey reached for the ball on a rebound during yesterday afternoon’s game against the Dryden Eagles here. The team suffered a 49-34 loss in what was a hard-fought battle. The team next will face the Kenora Broncos there Feb. 2. —Jenni Condon photo
Jenna Novak, left, consoled Valerie Romann as Heather Williams looked on during a rehearsal of “M*A*S*H,” the Muskie Theatre dramatic production, which opens tomorrow at the Townshend Theatre and runs until Saturday, Jan. 21. Tickets are available at Northwoods Gallery and Gifts, and are $12 for adults and $7 for […]
Incumbent Liberal MP Ken Boshcoff spoke about his and his party’s accomplishments over the last 18 months during last Wednesday’s debate at the Civic Centre. —Melanie Béchard photo
NDP candidate John Rafferty, who lives in Fort Frances, promised investment in the forest industry and strenghthening of public health care last Wednesday’s debate at the Civic Centre. —Melanie Béchard photo
Local NDP candidate John Rafferty, far right, answered a question during last Wednesday night’s debate at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton as fellow candidates Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) and David Leskowski (Conservative) looked on. Green Party candidate Russ Aegard also took part. —Ken Johnston photo
The president of the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society regarded 2005 as being a “house-cleaning” year during her address at its annual meeting last Tuesday night at the Emo curling rink. “2005 was a year for putting our house in order,” said Emily Watson, referring to the annual fall fair […]
