Duane Hicks A listening session–and first practice–for this year’s Easter cantata is scheduled for Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship here. Practices will be held each Monday afterward. Diane Maxey, who once again will be directing the choir, is asking those interested in participating to […]
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Sam Odrowski Carys Simpson shared a big smile as she worked through a colouring book Tuesday during the kindergarten open house at St. Michael’s School. Parents had the chance to meet with staff, learn about Catholic education, enjoy a spaghetti dinner, and register their child at the new consolidated Catholic […]
Sam Odrowski A non-disclosure agreement between Resolute Forest Products and Repap Resources Group has not yet been signed regarding the potential sale of the idled mill here. But local MPP Greg Rickford told the Times on Friday that the two parties actively are trying to finalize the agreement, and that […]
Sam Odrowski Grades 7 and 8 students from Robert Moore School could be moving into Fort Frances High School this September. The Rainy River District School Board called a special meeting last Tuesday at the Education Centre, where it approved the initiation of an attendance zone review for Fort Frances […]
Press Release
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board approved its 2019 annual budget of $23.61 million at its regular board meeting held Feb. 21. The overall budget reflects an increase of roughly $189,000 to the municipal share, or a 4.24 percent increase. Overall, the budget increase is roughly 2.78 percent, […]
Press Release The annual Linda Johnston Memorial Dinner was hosted by the Red Hat Society, in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, on Feb. 16 at the Rainy River Legion. The dinner was a great success, raising $2,386. Just shy of 100 people attended the event, which […]
Sam Odrowski Being a teen can be difficult and facing the challenges associated with growing up is isolating for some. To help girls aged 13-18 build confidence and self-esteem, a “Girls Empowerment Day” is slated for Saturday, March 23 from noon-4 p.m. upstairs at the Northern Career Development Services (NCDS) […]
Sam Odrowski The student-run Builders Club has returned to Robert Moore School after a lengthy hiatus and is ready to make its community a better place. “I am super glad and excited that we’re back up and running because I really enjoy spending time with those children,” enthused Sarah Freeman-Kivimaki, […]
Christopher Roy Galusha (Chris) was born on July 16, 1950 in Fort Frances, Ont. Chris passed away, with his family by his side, on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont. Chris’s passing was unexpected. During his growing up years, Chris was raised […]
With great sadness and broken hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Robert Holborn, 79, of Dance Township, Ont., at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Robert was born in Fort Frances to Robert and Elisabeth Holborn. He was predeceased by both parents and his sister, Margaret. Robert worked […]
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Melvyn “Russell” MacDonald on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 in Minnesota during one of his favourite hobbies: snowmobiling with his friends. Russ was born on Aug. 11, 1983 to Melvin and Lucille (Allan) MacDonald in Yorkton, Sask. Russ shared […]
With profound sadness, the family announces the sudden passing of Larry Nordin, 88, of Bergland, Ont. at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. A complete obituary will follow.
