How does that old saying go? He who has the money makes the rules (or words to that effect). That’s obviously the case with the Ministry of Education, which denied the Rainy River District School Board’s application for funding to build a new Donald Young School in Emo. The future […]
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John W. M. “Jack” LIDKEA Deceased April 5, 2014 Age 87 Markdale, ON Survived by his wife Bette, daughters Paula (Rick) Loxton, Dana Kelso and son Steve (Roxanna) and their families. Also survived by his brother Dr. Robert (Margaret) Lidkea and their family.
Heather Latter Greg Tarlin of “Spin Cycle” tried to spin 12 plates on the Townshend Theatre stage last night during the duo’s performance as the final show of the season in the Kids and Company’s entertainment series. The lineup for next season will be available soon.
Piano Division Monday, April 7 •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque, Grade 9—1. Raymond Polz 2. Erin Gustafson and Sarah Bagacki (tie) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque, Grade 8—1. Anna Schwartz 2. Tianna Veldhuisen •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque, Grade 7—1. Wanetta Petkau 2. Gareth Dunn •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque, […]
the OPP On April 3 just after 5 p.m., Dryden OPP received a report of a dog that was running loose and had attacked a deer, injuring it. Officers arrived and observed an injured deer that had been put down by witnesses. Police spoke with witnesses, who confirmed the deer […]
Staff There were three sure facts of life this past week—death, taxes, and Miles Nolan once again being recognized as the SIJHL’s top player. The 19-year-old forward from Geraldton copped his second-straight Pizza Hut Player of the Week honour today for his role in the Fort Frances Lakers’ four-game sweep […]
Heather Latter Phoebe-Ann Firth, a student at Confederation College here, added a “hand” to the anti-bullying display there this morning. The tree, featuring pink “hands” with kind acts written on them, was initiated by students in conjunction with the “Day of Pink”—the International Day against Bullying, Discrimination, Homophobia, and Transphobia […]
Staff Crossroads School in Devlin will receive a “Recognition of Excellence” at the Rainy River District School Board’s regular meeting tonight for two of its recent initiatives—Math for Young Children and the First Nation Métis Inuit Inquiry. “The Math for Young Children is an inquiry examining the ways to connect […]
Staff It was a take-out order that was necessary—but still difficult to digest. Borderland Women’s Indoor Soccer League convener Amy Wilson-Hands announced last week that the last-place Boston Pizza Ball Blasters (0-6-1) have been dissolved. A lack of available players led to forfeits by the Ball Blasters the past two […]
Heather Latter Fourth-grader Hallee Nugent showed off her project, which tested baking pans, on Saturday during the Sunset Country Regional Science Fair held at J.W. Walker School. Nugent earned third place in the Experiment/Study Category of the Junior Division.
Joey Payeur The Border Skating Club’s junior skaters paid tribute to Canadian Mounties during its annual ice show Saturday night and again yesterday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena. This year’s show—entitled “Canada Eh!”—touched on various characteristics of Canadian culture.
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board is committed to providing a safe and positive learning environment for all of its students. The board recognizes that the International Day of Pink, which this year falls on April 9–highlights an issue of critical importance. As such, schools throughout the district […]
