Tonight will see patchy clouds with a low of two C (36 F). Tomorrow will rather cloudy and a bit cooler, with a high of nine (48) and a low of minus-one (30). Friday will be cloudy, with a high of 13 (55) and a low of five (41). In […]
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Submitted The string section of the Borderland Community Orchestra prepared for their 20th anniversary and Mother’s Day concert this Sunday.
Ken Kellar Bryson DeGagne, front right, and Raelle Ducharme walked Zoe and Darla during the Voyageur Lion Club’s Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday. DeGagne raised $890 for the walk, the most for the day, and also the club record for the most money raised by an individual.
Ken Kellar Emcee Melanie Williams of Party Rock DJ Services took to the stage to direct those attending the “Spring in Hawaii Gala” at the Emo Arena to the different tables set up for the night. The gala also featured “Island Breeze,” a group from Steinbach that played familiar tunes […]
Ken Kellar Rosina Woodgate, right, collected playing cards from her parents, Maria and Shawn Woodgate, as they sharpened their number skills at the Math Night held at the Couchiching Multi-use Facility on Thursday evening. The night was held by the Northwest Catholic District School Board and Couchiching First Nation and […]
Ken Kellar George Meekis, left, Nikita Morrisseau, Darcy Whitecrow, Stephanie Legree and Jess Wilson posed for a photo at the “We Wear Red” BBQ held at the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services building on King’s Highway on Sunday. Whitecrow is a National Aboriginal Representative for the United Steelworkers (USW) […]
Sam Odrowski Mayor June Caul, left, Nigigoonsiminikaaning Chief Will Windigo, Mitaanjigamiing Chief Janice Henderson, Couchiching Chief Brian Perrault, and Naicatchewenin Chief Wayne Smith shared big smiles before cutting into the celebration cake following the signing of the Joint Declaration of Friendship and Intent at Point Park last Wednesday. A BBQ […]
The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts came to a close last Tuesday (April 30) with the annual “Highlights Concert” at the Townshend Theatre. Rose Bowls Highlights Concert Awards Scholarships and Bursaries Recommended to Manitoba Provincials were: Vocal Instrumental Drama Piano Festival organizers thank all of the sponsors, […]
Katelyn Brown looked to charge down the pitch with the ball while she was closely pursued by a Sioux Lookout Warriors’ opponent during the second half of the Rainy River Owl girls’ soccer team’s 3-0 win in the NorWOSSA ‘A’ regular season-opener last Wednesday afternoon at RRHS. Brown was held […]
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After roughly 20 years of litigation over Point Park between Agency One First Nations and the Town of Fort Frances a historic partnership has formed. In the spirit of reconciliation, a Joint Declaration of Friendship and Intent was signed by Mayor June Caul, Couchiching FN Chief Brian Perrault, Mitaanjigamiing FN […]
Ken Kellar Alexis Latter performed “Protecto, Kid Hero!” from “Between Good & Evil” at the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ “Highlights Concert.” Latter was awarded the Bertha Livingstone Award, Elementary for the Most Promising Student (Grade 5) and was also recommended to the Manitoba Provincial Festival for […]
Jamie Mountain Students at Fort High were treated to an interesting sport that they may have never played before as the Health and Wellness Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students organized a spikeball “try day” last Tuesday. Spikeball, also known as roundnet, is a fast-paced hybrid between volleyball and four […]
