Sam Odrowski The Rainy River District School Board recently participated in an array of anti-bullying and inclusion activities for Ontario Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (Nov. 18-24). Students at Crossroads School in Devlin kicked off the week last Monday by holding an assembly with the message that “kindness is cooler.” […]
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Submitted byForests Ontario Buying a natural Christmas tree is a win-win–it brings the beauty and aroma of Ontario’s forests inside your home for the holidays. A real tree is eco-friendly and supports the provincial economy. More than 500 farmers produce upwards of one million Christmas trees each year in Ontario. […]
Sam Odrowski Jolene Richert had her kitchen gadgets and spices on display during the fourth-annual “Winter Vendorland” that took place in the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium on Nov. 17. More than 20 vendors set up tables featuring their wares, with many offering locally-produced products and goods that work great as […]
Sam Odrowski Marg Bogacki, left, and Priscilla Wright showed off some of the fresh baking that was sold at the Knox United Church’s Christmas bake sale and luncheon held Nov. 17. Soups, sandwiches, and delicious desserts were served up to those who attended.
Sam Odrowski The Rainy River School Board’s new student trustee sat down with a group of fellow students earlier this month to discuss their input for the province’s education consultation. At the meeting, Katelyn Bruyere gathered thoughts from everyone who attended on how to better prepare students with life skills, […]
Marilyn ErwinSubmitted by If you’ve entered La Verendrye Hospital using the ramp access outside of the E.R. department recently, you may have noticed a little something extra. On the wall opposite the registration desk is a map of a different kind. Using bold graphics underscored with precise labelling is a […]
Staff A building on the 300 block of Scott Street will be demolished in the near future. At its meeting Monday night, town council approved a recommendation by the Planning and Development executive committee to enter into a site plan control agreement with Good Day Wholesalers (Crozier) Ltd. to have […]
Fort Frances said good-bye this week to a combined 70 years of municipal experience in Mayor Roy Avis, who is closing the book on 21 years at the council table just himself, and Couns. John Albanese, Doug Kitowski, Ken Perry, and Paul Ryan when the current town council held its […]
Submitted Patient advisors LaVerna Brown, left, and Melvin Jourdain showed off the new map they which they recently presented to Riverside. The map represents the many “stops” taken by a person who experiences stroke within the region.
Duane Hicks Courtney Yatchuk, left, offered a plate of finger sandwiches to her grandmother, Alice Pollard, during the annual Christmas tea, bazaar, and bake sale held Saturday afternoon at the Zion Lutheran Church. The event was the most recent in a series of opportunities to socialize and stock up on […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent According to the organizers and everyone who attended, the Church of the Holy Spirit’s first-ever “Coffee House” on Friday evening was a total success. The interior of the building magically was transformed into a welcoming space, complete with small tables, “coffee bean candle” centerpieces, and the soft […]
Duane Hicks Mayor Roy Avis said Monday evening that his 21 years on town council has been both challenging and rewarding, and he wished the incoming mayor and council all of the best.
