The senior class did its “Riverdance” routine on frozen water while giving a shout-out to the Emerald Isle (Ireland).
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From the OPP On April 2, members of the Rainy River District OPP were contacted with respect to a goat that had been killed at a residence on Government Road in Rainy River. Officers attended the scene and as a result of further investigation, two 18-year-old males from Rainy River […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent An Easter Sunday sunrise service is set for this Sunday (April 16) at 7 a.m. on Front Street in Emo (across from Tompkins Hardware). It will be followed by breakfast at the Emo Legion, with admission being a free-will offering. Everyone is welcome to attend (bring your […]
Duane Hicks The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board is looking to build a new eight-plex unit in the east end of town, but one councillor doesn’t think it’s a good idea. At Monday night’s regular meeting, the majority of council–except for Coun. John Albanese–agreed to allow the local […]
Duane Hicks A fundraiser dinner at Carl’s Eatery has given a boost to the local “Bear Clan Patrol.” The event raised $1,285 for the volunteer group, which patrols Fort Frances and Rainy River, making the communities more safe and helping those in need. While a little under 40 people attended […]
Duane Hicks Willy Anderson found a gem of a book at The Bargain Shop’s fundraiser sale Saturday as part of the store’s 10th-annual Easter Seals campaign, which raised about $800. The campaign wraps up this Saturday (April 15), when the local store will run its “spin to win” game in […]
Joey Payeur Samantha Halliday was sheer sophistication as she glided her way through her solo routine saluting India, one of the many locations highlighted during the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show. This year entitled “Vacation Destination,” the ice extravaganza took place Saturday night and agan Sunday afternoon at the […]
Staff J.W. Walker students were recognized for their success with second languages at the Rainy River District School Board’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday. French teacher Rhian MacIver and Ojibwe teacher Shirley Andy led student volunteers in a demonstration of the second-language programs for trustees. MacIver explained French-language education now […]
Submitted Sturgeon Creek School students Danica Mose, Hailey Bragg, and Emma Low worked together to complete the base of their “newspaper chair” last week.
Submitted Students in Robert Guertin’s Grade 10 Manufacturing class at FFHS went head-to-head in a top-spinning challenge last Thursday, with Liam Quast coming out on “top”! Students designed and made their own tops, then had a blast taking part in the fun-filled, double-elimination event.
Nicholas Donaldson The Bridge and Falls Creative Residency has put out a call for applications from artists. The residency program, hosted by the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, consists of six self-guided residences each a week long. The residencies will run from July 10 through Aug. 31, with spots for […]
