Sam Odrowski A group of local postal workers were out picketing this morning prior to the federal government’s legislation that forced them back to work at 11 a.m. today. Local union president Sandra Lange said this was their “last hurrah” before being forced back. The local staff are upset by […]
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Duane Hicks Mayor Roy Avis chatted with Cynthia Donald after she was named the 2018 “Citizen of the Year” during last night’s town council meeting at the Civic Centre.
Duane Hicks Beth Logue showed off some of the baked goodies she was selling Saturday morning during the Alberton Rec Committee’s fifth-annual “Holiday Bazaar” at the Alberton municipal office. Vendors of all ages were selling their wares at the event, which was just one of several holiday-themed bake sales and […]
Jamie Mountain Muskie Issy Taylor and Cali Lappage of the Dryden Eagles both looked to have the quickest stick in the draw during a face-off in the third period of Fort High’s 4-1 loss yesterday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena. Lappage won the face-off and later scored an […]
Sam Odrowski St. Michael’s kindergarten students Jasper Dennis, Ainsley Johnson, Logan Dallas, and Aela Drombolis did a science project entitled “Free the Tree” that looked at their experience trying to better the health of a tree at their school. The four young environmentalists noticed the tree had a chain wrapped […]
Sam Odrowski More than 50 people attended St. John’s Anglican Church’s Christmas tea on Saturday. The event featured homemade baking, meat pies, draws, and a mystery gift table.
Sam Odrowski Peggy Johnson and Rhonda Howells of “Oh For FUDGE Sakes!” offered free samples of their homemade fudge to passers-by during the fourth-annual “Walkin’ in a Winter Vendorland” event held Saturday at the Memorial Sports Centre. The pair had a variety of flavours to choose from, including creamsicle, lemon […]
Submitted There are plenty of great gift ideas for people who enjoy cold-weather activities.
Sam Odrowski New Gold production driller Maria Vandenbrand, New Gold geologist and health/safety advisor Amy Shute, John Gavel/New Gold welder/operator Kaitlyn Baldwin, and New Gold geologist Lisa McGlinchey spoke to girls in Grades 9-12 about their respective careers for the Skills Ontario’s Young Women’s Career Exploration Event held Thursday at […]
Sam Odrowski A group of ladies shared big smiles Saturday as they enjoyed a delicious spread during Knox United Church’s Christmas luncheon and bake sale. Close to 100 people came through the church basement to purchase some homemade treats and enjoy a hot meal.
J.W. Walker students Lila Black, left, and Casey Egan proudly displayed their colourful posters. Black’s poster won Division 3 (Grades 3-5) while Egan came out on top of Division 2 (Grades 1-2). –Photos courtesy of Rainy River District School Board
Sam Odrowski Sunset Country Métis president Brady Hupet shared some words about Louis Riel at the Métis Hall on Friday following the flag-raising ceremony at the Civic Centre in honour of “Louis Riel Day.” He thanked Mayor Roy Avis for all his service through the years to the Métis community […]
