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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

Pelham hosts REDress ceremony

Pelham hosts REDress ceremony

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and Violence against Women gets underway
Fonthill woman treasures card from Jackie Kennedy

Fonthill woman treasures card from Jackie Kennedy

Widowed First Lady responded to Judy Hagadorn’s note of condolence on JFK’s assassination, 60 years ago today
Speed cameras vandalized across Niagara

Speed cameras vandalized across Niagara

'These new safety measures are proving to be effective, and they’re here to stay'
Truck plows into house in Fonthill

Truck plows into house in Fonthill

Heavy structural damage, driver arrested for impaired while attempting to flee
Store that's literally One of a Kind opens in Fonthill

Store that's literally One of a Kind opens in Fonthill

'A fun treasure hunt shopping experience'
Suspicious fire causes $700K in damage to Pelham home

Suspicious fire causes $700K in damage to Pelham home

One person was transported to hospital for assessment
NPCA watershed report card: Niagara could be doing better

NPCA watershed report card: Niagara could be doing better

But Upper Twelve Mile Creek in Pelham earns praise for ground water and forest cover
LOWES SEX ASSAULT CASE: After 38 proceedings, a potential conclusion?

LOWES SEX ASSAULT CASE: After 38 proceedings, a potential conclusion?

Lawyer for accused says 'resolution in principle' in place
Niagara SPCA-Humane Society receives $10,000 grant

Niagara SPCA-Humane Society receives $10,000 grant

Funds will go toward dog welfare programs
Fonthill’s 'Avondale Lady' set to retire

Fonthill’s 'Avondale Lady' set to retire

Send-off for Darlene Sarvis at Fonthill Legion on November 4