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Don Rickers

Don Rickers

A life-long Niagara resident, Don Rickers worked for 35 years in university and private school education, with a focus on enrollment management, international student marketing, and community relations. He segued into journalism in his retirement with the Voice of Pelham, an award-winning weekly newspaper with a print and online presence. Don holds a masters degree in education from Brock University, and is a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists

Recent Work by Don

REMEMBRANCE: Peril on the North Atlantic

REMEMBRANCE: Peril on the North Atlantic

Only the dead have seen the end of war, opined Plato
D-DAY: Fonthill couple retraces steps of Canadian soldiers

D-DAY: Fonthill couple retraces steps of Canadian soldiers

Bev and Harold Beamer tour French battlefields for 80th anniversary of Normandy landings
Fonthill Legion stalwart encourages community involvement

Fonthill Legion stalwart encourages community involvement

Jim Garner approaches 30 years of Legion service
FIRST PERSON: Leavin' on a jet plane

FIRST PERSON: Leavin' on a jet plane

New year brings new chapter for our own Don Rickers, who is moving to Europe
TOPS IN 2023: Store that's literally One of a Kind opens in Fonthill

TOPS IN 2023: Store that's literally One of a Kind opens in Fonthill

A look back at some of 2023's most-read stories
TOPS IN 2023: Fonthill parent says DSBN policy puts kids at risk

TOPS IN 2023: Fonthill parent says DSBN policy puts kids at risk

A look back at some of 2023's most-read stories
Mayor, CAO say Town on positive path

Mayor, CAO say Town on positive path

And Regional amalgamation? No thanks
TOPS IN 2023: Terrible cell service in Fonthill? New tower proposed at Pelham St. and Welland Rd.

TOPS IN 2023: Terrible cell service in Fonthill? New tower proposed at Pelham St. and Welland Rd.

A look back at some of 2023's most-read stories
Mariman Homes developer says he wants to complete the job

Mariman Homes developer says he wants to complete the job

River Road properties in south Pelham in limbo since 2020
TOPS IN 2023: Fonthill’s 'Avondale Lady' set to retire

TOPS IN 2023: Fonthill’s 'Avondale Lady' set to retire

A look back at some of 2023's most-read stories
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