Heather Latter The Rainy River District School Board is continuing its effort to engage teachers, students, and parents in native language and culture through technology and by developing new tools to enhance the aboriginal curriculum. Through a partnership between the board, Seven Generations Education Institute, the Ministry of Education, and […]
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Duane Hicks Canada geese and trumpeter swans have returned to Borderland, giving those walking along the La Verendrye Parkway and out to Sand Bay even more to see and enjoy.
Heather Latter Betty’s is one of the many businesses on Scott Street showing its support for the annual “Day of Pink” today—the International Day against Bullying, Discrimination, Homophobia, and Transphobia in schools and communities. People throughout the district were wearing pink today to celebrate diversity and to stand up against […]
Dave Ogilvie A large crowd gathered at the Barwick Hall on Saturday for the Emo & District Lions Club’s third-annual “Farmers’ Night.” Everyone who attended enjoyed a fantastic meal and went home with a least one prize. Monies raised from the evening, the auction, and the penny table will go […]
Brianna Eldridge was dragged off the ice by the CanSkate ‘A’ Boys “mall cops” following their routine during the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show, “Confessions of the Shopaholics,” staged on the weekend at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Dear editor: It seems that back in 1953-54, the local public school board knew it had to build a new school. The board was offered a piece of property (Huffman School property) for a meagre $1,750, with the remarks, “Property is being transferred for the purpose of a school site” […]
Dear editor: If you follow the headlines, you know that child sexual abuse happens. It happens often and close to home. This reality can be overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that child sexual abuse can be prevented when we all play our part. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month […]
The family of Agnes Vera LaRocque is sad to announce her passing on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the age of 96, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. Vera was born Sunday, April 16, 1916 in Crozier, Ont. to Arthur (Ted) and Mary Lavinnia (Gadd) Sexton. She was […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Jeanne Belanger (nee Johanna Smits) announces her passing on Monday, April 8, 2013 in her 89th year. At Jeanne’s request, a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Viola Mae Derendorf announces her passing after a long battle with cancer. Viola was born Sept. 27, 1924 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Henry and Glorianna Derendorf. She lived in Fort Frances all of her life. She worked at various businesses […]
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Irene Stromness (nee Galusha) on Friday, April 5, 2013 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. However, we take great comfort in knowing that she is at home with the Lord. Irene was born May 17, 1927 in […]
We all knew the day was coming—it was just a matter of when. After years of wrestling with the issue, peppered with plenty of whiny references to how lucky we all were to have a “free” bag of garbage picked up each week, town council finally decided yesterday to dump […]
