Press Release Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation teachers in District 5B (Rainy River), who have been engaged in a selective withdrawal of services since December, remain without a contract despite another day of negotiations this week. Negotiations with the Rainy River District School Board began on April 30, 2015 and […]
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Staff Those who may have missed Fort Frances Little Theatre’s meeting last Tuesday at McMillan Hall (Knox United Church) still can get involved. Cathy Richards said the meeting—held to attract more community members—went really well. “We’re sitting at 20-plus interested people so that’s great,” she enthused, though adding there still […]
Joey Payeur One of the most successful fundraisers in Rainy River District is dead in the water, at least for this year. The annual Ducks Unlimited banquet here has been cancelled due to the lack of a chairperson to take over the leadership role in organizing the event. “A couple […]
Heather Latter Registration for this year’s Fort Frances Community Garden is underway and plots still are available for those interested. “We have many of our returning gardeners signed up and ready to go,” noted Elaine Fischer, health promoter with the Northwestern Health Unit, which helps co-ordinate the garden each year. […]
Heather Latter The tender for a new classroom wing to be built at Donald Young School in Emo was awarded to Finn Way General Contractor Inc. of Thunder Bay after being approved by the Rainy River District School Board at its regular meeting last week. “We’re off to the races […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts wrapped up its Vocal division Friday, adjudicated by Sarah Hall, an adjunct professor of music at Brandon University in Manitoba. More than a dozen performers also took in an informal workshop she hosted Friday evening. The Festival will continue […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts continued with the Vocal division yesterday, adjudicated by Sarah Hall, an adjunct professor of music at Brandon University in Manitoba. Hall also will hold an informal vocal workshop tonight at 7 p.m. at Knox United Church. It will include […]
Press Release The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts opened with the Vocal division yesterday at Knox United Church, adjudicated by Sarah Hall, an adjunct professor of music at Brandon University in Manitoba. Hall also will hold an informal vocal workshop tomorrow (April 8) at 7 p.m. at […]
Richard JohnsonFalls Journal About 100 people attended the inaugural Autism Support Walk on Saturday in International Falls. The event recognized World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month. Participants, including Falls Mayor Bob Anderson, walked downtown and then, due to chilly temperatures, gathered at First Assembly of God Church. They […]
Staff Need a dress for prom or another special occasion? Why not drop by “Curvy Chick” here this Saturday (April 9) for the third-annual dress giveaway. Owner Jennifer Horton has been receiving donations of dresses for the past month in anticipation of the giveaway, which will take place from 11 […]
Heather Latter The Fort Frances High School “First Responders” are thrilled with a recent financial donation from New Gold. “From the community involvement New Gold Fund, I requested funding to provide new scenario programs for [the] METIman medical simulator, as well as new tools for P.A.R.T.Y. [and] Fatal Vision marijuana […]
Heather Latter The local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, in conjunction with the local Celebrating Diversity committee, is urging the community to show support by participating in this year’s “International Day of Pink” next Wednesday (April 13). “The ‘Day of Pink’ promotes inclusion and promotes the celebration of […]
