Chilly temperatures and the constant threat of rain failed to dampen the efforts of district residents to get the lead (and other things) out of their homes and garages on Saturday. The fifth-annual Household Hazardous Waste Day once again gave people an opportunity to rid themselves of old paint, motor […]
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Voyageurs National Park across the river invites everyone to its sixth-annual Birders’ Rendezvous, which will take place Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5. Events begin on the Friday from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center and are free to the public. The evening kicks off with “Birds […]
The Ontario Knowledge Network for Learning (OKNL), an office of the Ministry of Education, is developing a centralized e-learning strategy for the province. OKNL requested support from the Ontario Association of School Board Officials’ Information Technology Committee in the development of implementation strategies specifically focused on hardware and connectivity issues. […]
Car-lovers get ready! The International Early Iron Car Club and local Business Improvement Association will be holding “The Scott Street Show ’n Shine” this Saturday (May 21). The classic cars will be on display from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The 100-300 blocks of Scott Street will be blocked off not only […]
The effort to improve traffic safety at Emo’s major intersection has completed another phase. At last Thursday’s meeting of Emo council, Coun. Ken Fisher submitted a petition signed by fellow school bus drivers calling for the installation of traffic lights at the corner of Queen Street and Colonization Road, adjacent […]
You have to move fast to keep up with Dr. Heather Gunn-McQuillan. What the district’s newest veterinarian lacks in physical stature she more than makes up for in energy. Ever since the petite Gunn-McQuillan started working at the Nor-West Animal Clinic here May 9, she rarely has stopped for breath. […]
Dr. Rick Herbert is a man on a mission. When his new veterinary practice opens in Crozier next week, his clients will see some diagnostic equipment not usually found outside of large urban centres. But it is what they won’t see that could be just as impressive—paper. “I had the […]
Be sure to mark Saturday, June 25 on your calendar—and bring your appetite—because Alberton Township is throwing a party that day. Alberton council, along with the township’s volunteer fire department, will be holding a jamboree and barbecue from 1-6 p.m. at the Alberton recreational grounds, located at the intersection of […]
Can’t we just call them “The Incredibles?” After another successful tournament last weekend in Dryden, in which the Muskie girls’ soccer team outscored their opponents 12-0 over three games, such a statement should be warranted. Heading back to Fort Frances on Saturday afternoon after a flawless 4-0 victory over the […]
Crazy. That’s one word that has been used to critique John and Ben Stephenson’s plans to celebrate the conclusion of another academic year by cycling across western Canada. The twin brothers themselves prefer to describe the trip as challenging, fun, and rewarding. But they understand why some choose crazy instead. […]
The Rainy River Future Development Corp. will name the winners of its 2005 Customer Service Champion Awards tomorrow evening at La Place Rendez-Vous. There were 74 businesses from across the district that participated in the program this year, RRFDC office manager Cindy Milette said this morning, adding only the top […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board will vote tonight on its proposed five-year capital project forecast, which includes renovation or repair projects to be undertaken at its facilities. New funding from the Ministry of Education for certain projects not previously listed as high priority ones by the board has necessitated […]
