Skip to content
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 Cares celebrates 40-year mark by honouring volunteers

Pelham Cares celebrates 40-year mark by honouring volunteers

'Need has risen sharply since the pandemic'
Climate change rally to urge political action

Climate change rally to urge political action

Pelham residents involved in event planned for Sunday, June 4, 2 PM at St. Catharines City Hall
Two decades of service and counting with Fabulous Fenwick Lions

Two decades of service and counting with Fabulous Fenwick Lions

Bert Marissen oversees this weekend's parade and carnival
Strike two: Ombudsman again finds Airport Commission contravened Municipal Act

Strike two: Ombudsman again finds Airport Commission contravened Municipal Act

Paul Dube’s report an indictment of procedure bylaws not followed
3rd Fonthill Scouts raising funds for Haliburton camp adventure

3rd Fonthill Scouts raising funds for Haliburton camp adventure

Garden mulch available now through online sales
Crossley rows to gold

Crossley rows to gold

Pelham athletes dominate in racing at Welland and Philadelphia
Heart transplant won’t slow Fonthill Masters athlete

Heart transplant won’t slow Fonthill Masters athlete

Jeanette Dempster hopes her swimming prowess will get her to the Canadian Transplant Games next summer
Clapp killer's appeal denied

Clapp killer's appeal denied

Career criminal Jason Lusted, previously found guilty of manslaughter in death of Pelham business owner Earl Clapp, sought reduced sentence
Paul Snack, award-winning Rotarian, has eyes set on Farmfest

Paul Snack, award-winning Rotarian, has eyes set on Farmfest

'We’re really there to make a difference'
'I’ve had a great life'

'I’ve had a great life'

At 88, Jake Dilts performs daily yeoman service with the Fonthill Lions and Legion