A breach in security of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test over the weekend put the mandatory grade 10 test on hold across the province. Warren Hoshizaki, education director for the Rainy River District School Board, said Tuesday the news was a surprise. “I found out [about the postponement] Monday […]
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The dialysis unit at La Veren-drye hospital here is operating as expected—and eventually will see more and more patients. “There’s seven [patients] right now. There’s about to be eight, and shortly after that, nine,” said Dr. Bill McCready, medical director of renal services at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Dr. McCready […]
With the fire season winding down at the end of the month, the Ministry of Natural Resources fire headquarters here hasn’t seen too many fires for a second year in a row. “As far as fire response goes, we’ve had few calls,” sector response officer Marnie Brown said last week. […]
If you see a familiar face walking around town or working at a business with a teddy bear during the first week of November, don’t laugh. It’s all for a good cause. In an effort to educate the public about a disease that affects millions of people around the world, […]
The Devlin Hall was bursting with hungry people anticipating the annual harvest dinner. Almost 400 people attended the event organized by the local community. And they were not disappointed! I found the meal absolutely delicious, with so many dishes to choose from that my biggest problem was fitting it all […]
As the second half of the NorWOSSA season for the four Muskie court teams gets underway tomorrow in Kenora, the black-and-gold find themselves in varying positions. So far, the junior girls’ basketball team has been the most successful of the bunch—sporting a 3-1 record at the midway point of their […]
The rinks weren’t piped onto the ice like during a bonspiel or the Nokia Brier. And there were no wild parties afterwards reminiscent of the infamous “Brier Patch.” Yet the cool chill of a curling rink—complete with freshly-pebbled sheets of ice—is unmistakable, be it on a national stage or the […]
In keeping with tradition, Chapple residents gathered to cook together, laugh together, and cherish their heritage at the annual fall supper Friday night at the Barwick Hall. About 100 people attended the dinner, hosted by the Chapple Heritage Committee, which also raised more than $800 for the local museum. Committee […]
At its regular monthly meeting Oct. 9, Chapple council supported a letter being written by the Rainy River Future Development Corp. expressing concerns to the CRTC about the proposed increase in Bell Canada rates. Council approved appointing Mark Hyatt as Chapple’s representative on the district committee overseeing disaster relief funding […]
The Emo Hospital Auxiliary held its annual tea and bazaar at the Emo Legion last Friday afternoon. It featured an excellent display of baked goodies, including homemade pies, as well as crafts, canned fruit, reading books, children’s clothing, plants, and the penny table with some 20 items up for grabs. […]
Six-year-old Oryn Albanese taught Stanley Zajac, 59, something new Monday. After throwing a strike during the annual Golden Age/PeeWee bowling tournament at Plaza Lanes, Zajac held out his hand to receive a high-five from Alba-nese, only to have it clamped by the youngster’s two hands as a new form of […]
Although the sudden resignation of Premier Mike Harris yesterday may change the battle field, the fight at Queen’s Park will continue for NDP leader Howard Hampton and other opposition members. “The real step for us is to move from third place to first place in the polls and do it […]
