Staff The Rainy River District campus of Confederation College held an awards ceremony last Tuesday. It recognized students with scholarships, bursaries, and other awards for academics and community involvement. The ceremony included students from across 10 different programs offered at the college. Letters of First Class Standing are awarded to […]
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Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River District campus of Confederation College handed out awards and bursaries during a ceremony last Tuesday morning. The awards recognized both academic achievement and community involvement. A small lunch for winners and attendees was provided afterwards.
Abigail Doggett’s face told the whole story about what a terrific day of skating had just taken place as the Beginner 1 performer took to the ice one last time for the ice show’s grand finale.
Falls JournalLaurel Beager Officials involved in Borderland water levels said last Tuesday they see little risk of flooding this spring as recent cold temperatures have helped in reducing the run-off normally expected later. In addition, a group reviewing rule curves that guide the management of the lake levels are nearing […]
Those wanting to donate household items to the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope are asked to call outreach worker Laura Bailey at 271-4171 or the Shelter of Hope at 1-800-465-3348. Due to a typo in an article in last week’s Times, Bailey’s number was printed as 271-41717. In […]
Nicholas Donaldson Graeme Coats, Drew Windego, and Shay-lynn Whitecrow showed off their painted faces for Robert Moore School’s winter carnival and fun day last Thursday. Unfortunately for the students, the bitterly cold weather meant the entire day had to be spent indoors and so many of the planned activities had […]
Sadly, the family announces the sudden passing of Cecil Elliott, 77, of Fort Frances, Ont., on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Cecil was born March 22, 1939 in Dobie Township to Chesley and Dorothy Elliott. Cecil worked for Texaco and Esso driving fuel truck […]
Betty Cox, 93, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at her home in Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances. Betty was born Dec. 12, 1923 in Port Huron, Mich. but spent her entire life in Fort Frances. She married Barry Cox on Oct. 7, […]
Marjorie J. Johnson, 91, of Ray, Mn., passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Littlefork Care Center. She was born Nov. 14, 1925 in Fort Frances, Ont. and was united in marriage to Valio Herold Johnson. She enjoyed gardening, walking in the woods, and skiing. Her family and friends […]
It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of John (Jan) Wiersema on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Hetty (Hitje) Wiersema; children, Sandra (Mark), Linda, Jeff (Rhonda), Dave (Kristie), […]
Frances Marilyn (Marnee) Miller, nee Innes, passed away peacefully, in her 86th year, on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont. She was predeceased by Dr. Douglas Miller (2003), her husband of 48 years; her beloved daughter, Laura Lynne (2013); and her brother, Gordon Innes […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of William (Bill) Holland announces his passing on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow. If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made […]
