Sam Odrowski St. Michael’s students Abi Mattheson, Norah Redford, and Marina Jarvis were happy to receive the St. Patrick’s C.W.L. Award for their performance of “He’s Got the Whole World” by L. London during last Tuesday night’s “Highlights” concert at the Townshend Theatre.
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Stephanie Hagenaars Charlene Strain, an educator and trainer for the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, led a workshop entitled “safeTALK” last Wednesday in conjunction with Mental Health Week (May 7-13). Various aspects of suicide awareness were discussed, as well as how participants can identify and engage […]
Press Release Crossroads School in Devlin hosted its annual chess tournament last Tuesday, with a total of 110 students participating from Donald Young School, the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program, Robert Moore School, and Crossroads. The top finishers in the age eight-and-under division were James Gagne, Jonah Homer, and Nicolas Pattison. […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Katherine Williams, the conductor and creator of the Borderland Community Orchestra, directed the group during a rehearsal last Tuesday evening at Donald Young School in Emo. This year’s spring concert, entitled “Fairy Tales and Magical Stories,” will feature songs such as “Highlights from Wicked” and “Pirates of the […]
It was late in being completed, and cost more than initially estimated, but downtown Fort Frances officially will unveil its newest addition tomorrow. The grand-opening of the Rainy Lake Square will be a day-long affair, starting with the first “Rainy Lake Market” starting at 9 a.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony–complete with […]
Duane Hicks Exercise not only is good for the body but for the mind, so why not walk for your health–and to raise money for a worthy cause? The annual “Walk for Alzheimer’s,” hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, is coming up here Saturday, June 16, offering […]
Summer reporterStephanie Hagenaars The Borderland Community Orchestra is back with three performances this month, including one at Townshend Theatre here on May 22. The orchestra has been entertaining the district for almost 20 years. This year, the group’s spring performance–entitled “Fairy Tales and Magical Stories”–will showcase eclectic music, guest performances, […]
Sam Odrowski Jacob Erickson and Mika Kooistra were the two Rose Bowl winners from this year’s Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts, which were presented during the annual “Highlights” concert last Tuesday night at the Townshend Theatre. Erickson was awarded for his performance of Etude, Op. 1, No. […]
of Rainy River District School Board Robert Moore School student Cadance Sinclair, left, played Crossroads School student Teddy Donaldson during the annual chess tournament hosted by Crossroads last Tuesday (May 8).
Sam Odrowski Shawna Grapentine held an art workshop at Crossroads School during its “Parent Engagement Night” last Wednesday. She taught groups of students and their families how to create a sunset with chalk pastels.
Dave Ogilvie Scott Woods and his band literally fiddled up a storm at the Emo Legion last Wednesday, which was the title of this year’s tour. Scott, his sister, Kendra Norris, and Leo Stock, a young Canadian Open champion, entertained a very appreciative crowd. They will be back in the […]
Staff The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts came to a close last Tuesday (May 8) with the annual “Highlights Concert” at the Townshend Theatre. Highlights Concert Awards •Vocal–Cassandra Armstrong, Naomi Dunn, and Carmen Hebert; •Instrumental–Grace Kooistra, Juliana Marx, and Avery Veldhuisen; •Drama–Alexis Latter; and •Piano–Joyce Wu, Brianna […]
