Articles from the December 5, 2013 edition
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Lauzon Wins Seat on SRCS Board
A special Salmon River School Board of Education election was held on Tuesday December 3, 2013 in the High School Auditorium. The election was held to fill a vacant slot left after Vice President...
Native American Day at SRCS
The SRCS Mohawk Club members shared their culture with their classmates on Native American Day, which they celebrated on Tuesday before Thanksgiving....
Wolves Stay at Even Record after Falling to Casselman, Beating Brockville
Story by Andy Gardner Photos by Joe Francis The Akwesasne Wolves picked up a loss on Thursday, Nov. 28 and a win on Saturday, Nov. 30 and remain at...
Bears Den "Pink Out" Supports Akwesasne Cancer Support Group
Submitted by Brian Printup It was our 2nd annual Pink Out drive donation to support Akwesasne Cancer Support Group. During the month of October we...
POLICE STILL SEEKING PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING TWO MISSING AKWESASNE MEN
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE - The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service wishes to remind the public that they are continuing to seek information related to two unresolved missing persons cases. Timothy Benedict-...
COHEN JEFFERY KOSINSKI-BENEDICT
MASSENA – Cohen Jeffery Kosinki-Benedict, infant son of Patrick Kosinski-Benedict and Natasha Lynn Kearns was stillborn Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Cohen is survived by...
MARY ELIZABETH HERNE GRANT
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Herne) Grant, age 92, a native of Akwesasne and longtime resident of Opa Locka, Florida, peacefully passed...
News from the Nations
HIGHWAY BATTLE OVER FRACKING CONTINUES IN NEW BRUNSWICK Content from APTN News ELSIPOGTOG FIRST NATION, NB - Demonstrations continued Monday against the exploration work of a Houston-based energy...
Sincere and Heartfelt Thanks
Sincere and Heartfelt Thanks, The Ransom Family would like to thank all those who came forward and helped in our time of sorrow and need in dealing with the passing of our Mother, Margaret Ransom. A S...
Salmon River Middle School Students of the Month for October
Students at the Salmon River Middle School are participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character...
Snow Boy
When we got our first snowfall little brother was beyond excited. He yelled, “it’s finally winter! I love winter!” He rushed in his room to get dressed. He came back out with shorts on, a...
CKON's Mountain of Toys
Submitted by Diane McDonald CKON General Manager Diane McDonald and Misty Tarbell will play Santa's helpers when they deliver all the toys collected...
CHRISTMAS FOR A CAUSE AT THE AKWESASNE MOHAWK CASINO
HOGANSBURG, NY– Every year, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino holds a Christmas Toy Drive to support local organizations that provide holiday assistance to families in need. In previous years, the Toy Dri...
Raylynn Sunday Takes Second in OFA Key Club Talent Show
Raylynn Sunday won second place on November 26 in the Senior High Division at the Ogdensburg Free Academy Key Club's fall talent show. She was one of...
MCA 2013 Snow Suit Drive A Success
Danielle Oakes, with MCA Akwesasne Child & Family Services, was at the St. Regis Recreation Center in Kana:takon on Fri. Nov. 29th handing out...
The North Franklin Mites earned 2nd Place in the Valley Turkey Tourney, held in Syracuse.
The North Franklin Mites earned 2nd Place in the Valley Turkey Tourney, held in Syracuse....
Deck the Halls
Paul Hetzler, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County As far back as I can remember—which is maybe two or three weeks on a good day—the season has begun a little earlier each year. I...
Vegas Acrobat Teaches Balancing to Students
On Monday, the Kanatakon School held a Hand-Balancing/Movement Workshop for the 5/6 grade transition class. Yuri Marmerstein taught the class. He is...
ACSG Makes Hats for Cancer Patients
On Saturday, the Akwesasne Cancer Support Group set up sewing machines in the Seniors Center to make hats for cancer patients who have lost their...
Martin's of Moira Country Store Celebrates 10 Years
Martin's of Moira Country Store was packed with people on Friday and Saturday for their 10th anniversary celebration. Martin's is a family owned and...
News from our Neighbors
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY TAX INCREASE IN EFFECT The cost to purchase items in St. Lawrence County has gone up. A sales tax hike has gone into effect. The local share of the sales tax increased from 3% to...
St. Regis Mission Kateri Circle Annual Craft Fair and Concession
On Saturday and Sunday, Kateri Hall was filled with tables of handmade crafts, gift baskets and all kinds of stuff that would make great Christmas...
Morris Herne Takes Gold in 8-Ball Tournament
Submitted by Monique Lavigne-Patenaude The Ontario 55+ District 8 Winter Games are under way. The 8-ball tournament was held on November 29 at...
Kids Comic-Con Comic Strip Contest Winners
The Kids Comic-Con, recently put on by Akwesasne Child and Family Services, included a comic strip contest. Here are the winners from the contest. In...