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Mon, 2007-11-05 16:02
By Ken Johnston
Editor
Students at Our Lady of the Way School recently helped plant a legacy.
Mon, 2007-11-05 16:01
News Release
United Church of Canada
Mon, 2007-11-05 15:21
By Ken Johnston Editor This Sunday we will all be asked to “Remember Them” at the annual Remembrance Day Services held across the country. Even though it is a Sunday, Rainy River Legion President Gerry Marchuk said, “It will go ahead just like any other year.” The Rainy River service will begin at the Legion Hall at 10:45 a.m. After the singing of the national anthem, Marchuk will welcome everyone. Rev. Darlene Smith will do the Invocation and then Rainy River Mayor Debbie Ewald will read the Honour Roll. That will be followed by two minutes of silence. After the hymn Amazing Grace, Rev.
Mon, 2007-11-05 15:21
By Duane Hicks
Staff writer
Mon, 2007-11-05 15:20
By Heather Latter Staff writer Several district businesses and individuals were recognized for their outstanding business achievement on Saturday night at La Place Rendez-Vous during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 12th-annual business awards. Canada Safeway won the Business of the Year Award (16+ employees), while Domino’s Pizza was honoured as Business of the Year (1-15 employees). Kevin Nielson, owner of Shopper’s Drug Mart, was named Entrepreneur of the Year, with Sherry Kaun of Share Bears Place winning Business Woman of the Year.
Mon, 2007-10-29 16:51
News Release NWHU Since the fall of 1994 Ontario has implemented a Hepatitis B vaccination program. Thanks to the cooperation of parents, teachers and Grade 7 students, the Northwestern Health Unit has successfully immunized over 80% of the Grade 7 population in the Kenora-Rainy River District. Dr. Pete Sarsfield states, “Although participation in the Hepatitis B vaccine program is voluntary, the Northwestern Health Unit recommends that all eligible students receive the Hepatitis B vaccine.” Hepatitis B is one of several viral infections that can affect the liver.
Mon, 2007-10-29 16:50
By Jenny Moorman Enrichment Program Director The Lake of the Woods School Enrichment Program is conducting a recycling fundraiser. There’s nothing to buy. We are simply asking you to protect the environment by donating your used cellular phones, ink jets cartridges, DVD (movies & video games), portable DVD players, laptop/notebook computers, MP3 players, video games consoles, digital cameras, digital picture frames, and portable navigation & GPS devices. 100% of the proceeds will help fund the Enrichment Program.
Mon, 2007-10-29 16:49
News Release MNR Moose and deer gun hunting seasons are now under way in Northwestern Ontario and hunters should know and follow the rules, and take necessary safety precautions. HUNTING RULES: * All hunters must wear solid hunter orange clothing (minimum of 400 sq. inches) and a hunter orange cap, except during an “archery-only” season. * A hunter cannot possess a game seal belonging to anyone else while hunting or use a licence or any part of a licence that belongs to someone else. * Handle firearms with care and attention at all times.
Mon, 2007-10-29 16:48
News Release RRDSSAB Deb Ewald, Chair of the Social Housing Committee of the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB), is very pleased with the Province’s new initiative
Mon, 2007-10-29 16:48
By Becky Mollberg Coach This meet marked the end of my first year coaching the CC team, and it was a cold, cloudy and windy ending, with some awesome performances by all. The place of the meet was in Hawley - a 4 1/2 hour bus ride. But we were able to get there early enough for the team to feel good about the time they had to stretch their bus legs and get warmed up and ready for the races.
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