Heather Latter Robert Moore School’s Musical Club is returning to the stage tonight and tomorrow with its rendition of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” “We took a three-year hiatus,” noted teacher Hue Eldridge, who is directing the show along with fellow teacher Michelle Cain. “Everyone was trying to regroup,” she […]
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Dave Ogilvie The annual St. Patrick’s Day roast beef supper will be held Tuesday, March 17 at St. Patrick’s Church here in Emo. This year, admission will be by advanced tickets only, which will be available at Gillons’ or from Jo Bragg and Mary Curtis. The cost is $15 for […]
Cameron Penney There’s still more than three months left in the current school year but Fort High students already are looking ahead to the 2015/16 one. “I have a plan for what I’d like to do [as a career] and what courses I need to take,” noted Grade 11 student […]
Irene Laing It was back to work for the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary executive, which met recently after a two-month hiatus. President Susan Robertson reported that she had received a request from HAAO looking for good news stories about volunteering. The articles will be collected, printed, and distributed to HAAO […]
Heather Latter The Nestor Falls recreation committee is hoping the recent cold spell will break in time for its 33rd-annual Winter Carnival on March 7-8. The bitter cold of last winter didn’t subside until after the event—leaving participants battling temperatures of near minus-40 C with the wind chill, whether they […]
Heather Latter There were screams of joy and excitement ringing throughout the Martin household in Emo earlier this month when 12-year-old Star Martin got the call. “The girl said congratulations and asked if I knew why she was saying that,” the Grade 7 student recalled. “Then she told me I […]
Heather Latter The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts is hoping to breathe new life into some of the awards presented to local performers. “We’re looking for businesses or organizations who might be interested in sponsoring an award,” said committee vice-chair David Schwartz. He noted the Festival is […]
Heather Latter The Northwest Catholic District School Board last night decided to hold off on a decision to consolidate St. Francis and St. Michael’s Schools here. A recommendation was provided that the board approve the submission of an application for a School Consolidation Capital project involving the consolidation of the […]
Duane Hicks Nobody should have to die alone unless they choose to. As such, the Kenora/Rainy River Palliative Care Volunteer Program is looking to train “friendly visitors” to those suffering from chronic or terminal illness. Palliative care volunteer co-ordinator Jill Pernsky said the program helps provide assistance and company to […]
Staff Mitaanjigamiing First Nation will host a “Math Night” for families on Tuesday (Feb. 17) starting at 4:15 p.m. at the multi-use facility there. “[We will be]] incorporating fun, educational math games with traditional Anishinaabe teachings,” noted education director Sherry Lynne Sinclair. “It should be a fun night,” she enthused. […]
Press Release Canadian residents can fish without buying a licence this Family Day weekend, which runs Feb. 14-16. “Fishing without having to buy a licence is an affordable way to try a new, fun family activity,” said Natural Resources and Forestry minister Bill Mauro. “You’ll get hooked!” “Breaking down barriers […]
Press Release Crime Stoppers and the OPP are asking for your help in solving a drive-by shooting that occurred in Fort Frances. On Nov. 29 around 11:50 p.m., a resident on Third Street West called police to report a mischief. The complainant was home with his mother and her friend […]
