Joey Payeur Fort High co-op student Kevin Metke mixed together chemicals to create a colour wall while demonstrating some of the skills he learned while assigned to help out in the school’s science department. Metke was one of about 40 students showcasing their work placements this semester during “Co-op Display […]
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Heather Latter Michael Weisgerber and Angie Tester, who hail from Manitoba, ran the final leg of the “Dash 4 Diabetes” on the trails on Rocky Inlet on Saturday. About 100 people attended the event, which also included a 1K run, lunch, and a presentation by local youth with diabetes. More […]
Heather Latter Sunset Country Métis youth rep Sarah Marusyk shared information about Louis Riel and his efforts to preserve Métis rights and culture during an event outside the Civic Centre on Monday. Mayor Roy Avis joined Sunset Country Métis members for the raising of the MNO flag in honour of […]
Dave Ogilvie Sgt. Elizabeth DeGagné, of the 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, stood in silent vigil during the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Emo cenotaph last Wednesday.
Joey Payeur Alyssa Clendenning (5) and Claire Hyatt tried their best to console dejected teammate Maggie Jean (10) in the shadow of a jubilant Dryden team after the Eagles upset the Muskies 28-23 in the NorWOSSA senior girls’ basketball final Friday at the “Fish Tank.”
Heather Latter Mayor Roy Avis joined Sunset Country Métis members for the raising of the MNO flag in honour of “Louis Riel Week” yesterday outside the Civic Centre. During the flag-raising, the group heard about Riel and his efforts to preserve Métis rights and culture. It was followed by a […]
Heather Latter Those participating in the inaugural “Dash 4 Diabetes” on Saturday set out on the 5K walk/run over the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club’s trails at Rocky Inlet. About 100 people attended the event, which also included a 1K run, lunch, and a presentation by local youth with diabetes. […]
Heather Latter Members of the rehab centre at La Verendrye Hospital, including Nicole Bolen, left, Heidi Loney, Glenna Moran, Deirdre O’Sullivan-Drumbolis, Claire Sobkowicz, and Shawn Holditch, decorated their area and wore purple today in support of the “Shine the Light” campaign organized locally by Riverside Community Counselling Services. While the […]
Heather Latter Avery Sivonen took advantage of the later store hours downtown during “Girls’ Night Out” last night to look at the many Christmas items available at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts. A number of Scott Street businesses participated in the promotion, with stores staying open until 8 p.m. and offering […]
Joey Payeur Needing a goal to keep their shootout hopes alive, Andrew Willner put this backhander upstairs on Dryden GM Ice Dogs’ goalie Taylor Unruh in the third round of what turned out to be a nine-round shootout won by the Lakers to give them a 7-6 victory and extend […]
Heather Latter Aimee McEvoy, left, and Becky McClain, with Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services, finished decorating the “Adopt an Angel” tree this morning at The Bargain Shop here. The program aims to help kids from low-income families, as well as foster children, receive presents this Christmas. The “Adopt […]
Duane Hicks Flora Danylchuk, vice-president of the Fort Frances Lions Club, honoured the winners of the club’s annual peace poster contest Tuesday evening during an appreciation dinner at the local Legion. Pictured here are Cassidy Morrison (St. Francis), Grayson Councillor (Crossroads), Emily Bliss (J.W. Walker), and Siovahn Susin (Robert Moore). […]
