Staff J.W. Walker students were recognized for their success with second languages at the Rainy River District School Board’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday. French teacher Rhian MacIver and Ojibwe teacher Shirley Andy led student volunteers in a demonstration of the second-language programs for trustees. MacIver explained French-language education now […]
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From the OPP On March 8, the Ignace OPP was called to investigate several break, enter, and thefts in the Robinson Lake area, about 15 km north of Ignace off of Highway 599, as well as within the Township of Ignace. Several cabins were entered and several items were stolen, […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Rainy River District School Board has decided to proceed with a modified Student Accommodation Review for the consolidation of its two schools in Atikokan. The resolution to begin the review was passed at the board’s regular meeting last Tuesday (April 4). Five options were presented to the […]
It will be mainly clear tonight, with an overnight low of zero C (32 F). Tomorrow will be partly sunny and mild, with a high of 16 (61) and low around five (41). Increasing cloudiness is forecast for Good Friday, along with a high of 15 (59) and low dipping […]
From the OPP The Ontario government and the OPP are reminding people to take extra care not to attract bears to their neighbourhood. In some parts of the province, this year’s mild winter means black bears are coming out of hibernation early. Taking simple precautions can help prevent black bears […]
Submitted byBrittany Bowman Rainy River recently hosted a “Bingo Night,” where guests were able to win prizes donated by local businesses as well as community members. The event was organized by the Riverview School parents and all proceeds were donated directly to the Grade 8 class trip. The fundraiser was […]
From the OPP The Kenora OPP, with the assistance of OPP’s Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI), continue to investigate a collision that closed Highway 17A for several hours yesterday. At 4:20 p.m., police received a report of a multiple-vehicle collision on Highway 17A at Highway 658. Police arrived at the […]
It will be partly cloudy tonight, with an overnight low of minus-one C (30 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of 14 (57) and low around two (36). Morning showers will give way to some sunshine Thursday, along with a high of 16 […]
Instrumental Division (Monday, April 10) •Brass and Woodwinds Solo, 20th/21st Century, Grade/Level 7–1. Mira Donaldson (flute) (Honours) •String Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic, Grade 7–1. Scott Jolicoeur (classical guitar) (Honours) •String Solo, Examination Courses, Sonata-One Movement, Grade 6–1. Alexa Veldhuisen (Honours) •Brass and Woodwinds Solo, Own Choice, Grade/Level 7–1. Mira Donaldson […]
Piano Division (Friday, April 7) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque Composers, Grade 3–1. Erica Lemelin (Honours) 2. Kylie Stafford (Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Classical Composers, Grade 3–1. Reese Jolicoeur (Honours) 2. Emilia Saciuk (Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Romantic Composers, Grade 3–1. Erica Lemelin (Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, […]
Look for increasing cloudiness tonight, with an overnight low of five C (41 F). Tomorrow will see a 50 percent chance of spotty showers in the afternoon, with a high soaring to 19 (66) and low around five (41). A mix of sun and clouds is forecast for Sunday, along […]
Piano Division (Wednesday, April 5) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Popular, Grade 9–1. Abigail Gerber (Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Own Choice, Grade 9–1. (tie) Jacob Erickson (Honours) and Abigail Gerber (Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Own Choice, Grade 7–1. Mira Donaldson (Honours) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Popular Album from RCM, […]
