Local News from Across the Rainy River District
“This is the most people I’ve seen gathered in one place in a while.” That was the remark I heard from someone as I shuffled past the lineup on my way up the stairs to the “Ice for Kids” Arena for the Borderland Thunder’s home-opener last Friday night, joining close […]
The McEvoys and Holmes came here from the mighty Miramichi and knowing the woods and rivers of New Brunswick, also knew a good thing when they saw it here in the ’30s. They enjoyed our surroundings so well that one of them served repeatedly as mayor of Fort Frances and […]
The EPL is commemorating Ontario Library Week from Oct. 15-21. This year’s theme is “Ontario Public Libraries—It’s not by the Book Anymore.” Librarian Shirley Sheppard invites everyone to come out to their open house. “There will be free coffee and dainties, free draws, and giveaways,” she noted. Remember the library […]
Hallucinations, anyone? Well after the past week, it seems as if I have a few to share! Prominent in my memorable week away, for instance, were these elements: tall buildings, airplanes, a noise like a machine gun, and war news on every hand. I can’t say I confronted any Arabs […]
I would like to preface things with some non-sports material. I know, I know. I’m overstepping my boundaries. But bear with me. I’ll think of a lead-in soon enough. Firstly, if you ever get a chance, take a nice road trip by yourself. All you really need is a heavy-caffeine […]
A unique dinner theatre production is coming to Barwick on Oct. 23, complete with a portable professional theatre set and travelling kitchen. The play, “An Ancient Splendor,” is making its way across Canada to promote the work of Wycliffe Bible Translators. This one-of-a-kind event will take place at the Barwick […]
Let me come clean right off the top. I did not attend the BIA’s first “Harvest Festival” on the 200 and 300 blocks of Scott Street on Saturday, nor did I attend the “unveiling” of the town’s awesome second heritage mural on the side of the Masonic Lodge earlier that […]
You have to be at least a little curious. A little curious how the Muskies’ old NorWOSSA football rivals–the Kenora Broncos and Dryden Eagles–are faring in their respective debuts in the Winnipeg High School Football League season. Allow me to be your go-between. Just think of me as a note-passer […]
“An Ancient Splendor” will be shown Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Barwick Hall. This full-length production traces the history of God’s expression to man in the Word, whether spoken, written, or manifested in human form as Jesus, the Son of God. From creation to modern day, the […]
I’ve become the “slide show” guy. Remember, back when you were a kid, when your family was invited over to a friend’s house for dinner? Then afterwards, the projector and screen came out, the lights were dimmed, and you had to sit through an hour-and-a-half of their vacation slides. And […]
Literacy has always been the loser in the education lineup at Fort High, but now the school insists the parents pay attention. They might decide to help out after a meeting tonight. Ontario demands better English scholars. Personally, and considering that literacy became essential to my own career as a […]
Centennial choir begins rehearsing for Christmas show This past Monday was the first practice of the Emo Centennial Choir as it gets ready for its annual Christmas chorale later this year. The choir will be rehearsing every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo. Director Renee […]
