Sam Odrowski Two district First Nations soon will be able to better serve their residents in the event of a fire-related emergency. The Hamilton Fire Department recently received approval to donate two surplus fire trucks to Couchiching and Nigigoonsiminikaaning (Red Gut). Each of the reserves will receive one 1997 Freightliner, […]
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Press Release Art Department students at Rainy River Community College in International Falls are hosting a show on Wednesday, April 25. The show is free and open to the public. Students working in painting and ceramics in the Art Department at RRCC will be showcasing their work. Artwork will be […]
Duane Hicks Aria Brady, left, Colby Bodnarchuk, and Aela Drombolis were among the youngsters who delighted the crowd of parents and other relatives with a cute performance of “Itsy Bitsy Tennie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini” last Thursday evening.
Sam Odrowski The Rainy River District School Board shone a light on staff and students during its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday night at the Education Centre here. Several teachers and public school employees were recognized for 25 years of service to the board. They included Krista McNabb Williams, Greg […]
Duane Hicks The “Welcome Home” Fort Frances Family Centre is now open at 272 Scott St. (the old Bonnie Blue). The former Fort Frances Women’s Centre moved over the weekend and re-opened its doors there as of Monday. The more downtown location provides ample room for drop-in centre services and […]
Duane Hicks Brianna Eldridge danced solo to “I Who Have Nothing” last Thursday evening during the “Magic of Motown.”
Sam Odrowski J.W Walker students Sophia Black, centre, and Emma Bodnarchuk received the monthly Recognition of Excellence from the Rainy River District School Board last Tuesday evening. The award was given to the two students for their dedicated efforts in their school’s production of “A Year With Frog And Toad” […]
Duane Hicks Kelly Big George is the newest artist at the Fine Line Art Gallery in Fort Frances. While she’s always had an interest in drawing, the Barwick resident only really started working with paint and other media recently but quickly has grown into an accomplished artist. “I just started […]
Duane Hicks Kelly Big George, the newest member of the Fine Line Art Gallery co-op, showed off a couple of her paintings, which she has for sale at the Mowat Avenue gallery.
Duane Hicks Samantha Korzinski, left, Mel McPherson, Missy McPherson, Tammy Ryll, and Mickenna Ryll clog danced to the Pointer Sisters’ high-energy “Neutron Dance.”
Layla Hunter, left, Abigale Gibbons, and Olivia Dolph (above) danced to Smokey Robinson and the Miracles’ “Tears of A Clown” while at right, Sophie Calder, left, Gemma Perrault, Avery Lockman, and Bella Hunter performed “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” last Thursday evening during Dancemakers School of Dance’s […]
Duane Hicks The town will be getting more money from railway right-of-way property taxation this year–and will be asking the province to get an even higher rate if possible. In a report from town treasurer Laurie Lindberg that council received at its regular meeting Monday night, she said the province […]
