Duane Hicks The public is asked to look out for signs like this. And if they plan to dig, to call for a pipeline locate before doing so.
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Duane Hicks Logan Neurinski was among the many patriotic parade-watchers who got dressed head-to-toe in red and white to show their Canadian pride on Saturday.
Duane Hicks Grade 6 students have been learning about more than reading, writing, and arithmetic thanks to the Rainy River District OPP. Community Services Officer Cst. Guy Beaudry spent the recently-completed school year teaching the “OPP K.I.D.S.” program to classes across the district. OPP K.I.D.S., which has replaced the D.A.R.E. […]
Duane Hicks Motorists take note: a second electronic speed sign has been ordered and will be arriving here by month’s end. Last September, a permanent speed sign was installed at the corner of King’s Highway and Holmes Avenue to remind motorists just how fast they’re going, as requested by the […]
Kiera Kowalski Siblings Parker and Lorielai Lake enjoyed colouring and painting at the open-air art studio, courtesy of Community Living Fort Frances and District, during “Mall Day” last Thursday afternoon. Open-air studios will run every Thursday throughout the summer at various locations around town, with the next one slated to […]
The large, bright windows on the south side of the building will offer a great view and plenty of natural light for students in Donald Young School’s new library.
Dear Mike: As a parent of a recently-graduated Fort High Grade 12 student, I wanted to stop and say thanks to all those who made the 2017 “Chem-Free Grad” one of the best yet. Almost 100 grads had a great post-graduation party from 10 p.m.-4 a.m.(!) filled with yummy food, […]
Duane Hicks Be safe, not sorry. Centra Pipelines is reminding the public and contractors to be aware of natural gas pipeline right-of-ways and exercise caution in those areas. And if you’re planning on doing any digging, be sure to call Ontario One Call toll-free at 1-800-400-2255 beforehand. Cris Kemp, risk […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow expect thunderstorms in the morning giving way to clear skies in the afternoon. There will be a high of 26 (78) and a low of 11 (51). It will be partly sunny on Friday along with […]
Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter When Aaron Mills began his undergraduate degree at Carleton University in Ottawa in the fall of 2000, he didn’t think teaching would be in the books for his future. But now, 17 years, four degrees, multiple scholarships, and one talent award later, Mills will begin teaching as […]
Now that school is out for the summer, the hallway and classrooms of the old wing at DYS have been cleaned out and emptied. Students returning to school in the fall will be able to make use of the new wing’s upgraded classrooms, accessibility features, and expanded playground behind it.
Hats off to the volunteers across Rainy River District who put on Canada Day celebrations to remember. Across the district, the festivities started at 7 a.m. with a series of pancake breakfasts. What followed was a nearly non-stop lineup of activities, ranging from fun runs, parades, a fastball tourney in […]
