The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) is looking for the 2019 Employee of the Year, Bus Driver of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Community Partner of the Year. “The annual awards are a way to celebrate the exceptional and outstanding contributions that staff members, bus drivers, volunteers, […]
District News
Tonight will be overcast with a couple of flurries and a passing shower as well as a low of zero C (32 F). Tomorrow see low clouds and higher temperatures. Expect a high of eight (47) and a low of minus-one (34). Saturday will see a mix of clouds and […]
Carla Eggerstedt of Rainy River was among the $40 winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for April. Other winners included Gerry Desserre (Emo), Chevonne Hodges, Dustin Mason and Carla Baird, Tyler Tomashowski, Tanice Rieu, Lydia Tom, Gail Morton, Jenn Schott, and Renee Peterson (Kenora), […]
Allison Allaby and Donna and Kirby Ewald of Fort Frances were among the $30 winners in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association cash calendar winners for the week of March 24-30. Other $30 winners included Bobbi Wyder (Emo), Mary Vandenbrand (Stratton), Brian McLeod (Atikokan), Joe Bremault (South Junction, Man.) […]
Sam Odrowski March was nutrition month and dietitians across Fort Frances recently put healthy eating under the spotlight. In partnership with the Fort Frances Public Library two information sessions were hosted on March 28 to teach people about the new Canada’s Food Guide that was released earlier this year. Attendees […]
Piano Division (April 2) •CLASS PK-C2510 Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Canadian Composers, Grade 10– 1. Brianna Eldridge (Honours) •CLASS PK-C2410 Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Canadian Composers, Grade 8– 1. Janelle Clouston (Honours) •CLASS PK-C2358 Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Canadian Composers, Grade 7– 1. Grace Kooistra (Honours) •CLASS PK-C2306 Piano Solo, […]
From the OPP
On March 28, 2019 members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and the Rainy River District crime unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Atikokan. The warrant followed an extensive investigation. As a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old Atikokan man has […]
Sam Odrowski
Crossroad School students ended out last week both inspired and motivated to become better writers. Best-selling Canadian author from Red Deer, Alberta, Sigmund Brouwer visited Crossroads School last Thursday and Friday to teach students about writing and promote an interest in literature. “He did a whole school assembly where he […]
