Stephanie Hagenaars Greg Rickford, his wife, Janet, and thier two daughters, Poppy Kate and Abigail Mae, were all smiles as they celebrated his election win Thursday night in Kenora. A few dozen people were gathered at Bob’s Burger Bar there to hear Rickford’s celebratory speech after he was declared winner […]
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Sam Odrowski St. Francis School student Ashton Armstrong cast a ballot during the school’s “Student Vote” mock provincial election yesterday. Those in Grades 4 and 5 participated in the voting process after having learned about each party’s stance on health care, education, and the environment beforehand. A similar exercise was […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Directed by WO2 Aidan DeGagne, right, and led by F/Sgt Jonathan Danielson, members of the 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron marched in front of family and friends at their 15th-annual ceremonial review last night at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. The gathering marked the end […]
Sam Odrowski A team of local Tim Hortons’ employees helped to facilitate “Camp Day” there yesterday afternoon, during which money was raised so youngsters from Rainy River District can experience summer camps across Canada. Bags of popcorn and bracelets were sold while various gift bags were raffled off. Four kids […]
The Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung grounds feature a Round House that was created with the guidance of Rainy River First Nation elders and has been designed using traditional architecture. The nine sides of the structure represents clans, families, and community. The Round House is a place where everyone can come to share and […]
of the RRFDC About 30 people of all ages attended the first “Movie Night” at the Rainy Lake Square here Thursday night, catching Steven Spielberg’s classic, “Jaws,” on the big screen. The next “Movie Night” won’t be held until Aug. 23 but the square will continue to host other events. […]
The several kilometres of trail at the Maintou Mounds are waiting to be explored after they were expanded last summer to stretch them out to “Strawberry Creek.” The trails, which are open year-round, are used for cross-country skiing, dogsledding, and snowshoeing in the winter months.
Stephanie Hagenaars The North American Lumber store here announced last week it had been sold. The King’s Highway business was closed over weekend and then re-opened Monday as McMunn & Yates, a lumber store chain based out of Dauphin, Man. Customers and passers-by could see the sign being replaced with […]
The Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung grounds feature’s breathtaking views of the Long Sault Rapids on the north side of the Rainy River. Visitors to the Manitou Mounds have a chance to view many of the incredible landscapes and wildlife surrounding the lands.
Sam Odrowski The historical centre features an immersive display of indigenous living and culture with a full-size “Waaginogaan,” the term is used by Anishinaabeg to describe dome-shaped dwellings. These structures vary in size and can keep families warm during the winter.
Sam Odrowski Copper River Inn owner Bryce Campbell tested out one of the 25 new taps offered at the Copper River Inn’s Taphouse and Grill. The new taps offer a wide selection of craft brews, shandies, and exported beers. The recent expansion makes the Copper River Inn’s taphouse the largest […]
Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung heritage interpreter Casey Oster showed some bloodroot during a tour of the lands. If the roots of the plant are broken, they bleed out a red-coloured sap. Usually it was used for dyes and paints but also has anti-inflammatory properties. Bloodroot is one of the many plants grown on […]
