Heather Latter Calling all performers! The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts will host a “Fort Frances’ Got Talent” fundraiser next month in celebration of its 75th anniversary—and organizers are looking for performers of all ages to take part. “We thought it would be a good way to […]
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Duane Hicks The Riverside Foundation for Health Care wants district residents to get “pumped” for the holidays—and consider making a charitable donation. The Foundation’s annual Christmas donation campaign is underway, with the focus this year on getting intravenous (IV) pumps for its health-care facilities in Fort Frances, Emo, and Rainy […]
Heather Latter Whether it was the favourable temperatures over the weekend, or simply the community spirit of Emo residents shining through, the annual “Holly Daze” festivities were deemed a success. “It was great,” enthused Tom Jackson of Tompkins. “As far as Front Street traffic, I think it was probably one […]
Staff Sioux Lookout trustee Cathy Bowen was elected chair of the Northwest Catholic District School Board during its inaugural meeting for the 2014-18 term on Saturday in Dryden. Atikokan trustee Teresa Larson is the new vice-chair. Bowen, who previously was vice-chair of the board, takes over the position from Anne-Marie […]
Staff Knox United Church’s renewal fundraising committee is pleased with the support it’s receiving in the Aviva Community Fund Challenge. Currently competing in the semi-round, the church is hoping to garner enough votes to move into the final round, where it will be guaranteed a minimum of $5,000. As of […]
Staff Rainy River District School Board trustees will take their oath tonight as the inaugural meeting of the new board gets underway at 7 p.m. at the Education Centre here. The board for the 2014-18 term includes David Kircher, who was re-elected in the Oct. 27 municipal election, as well […]
Heather Latter Frank Maraj has completed the third book in his memoir trilogy, entitled “Snapshots 3: Unveiling the Classroom of Life.” While his first book, released in 2008, offered a reflection on his youth in Trinidad, and his second in 2011 chronicled his university years, this third work encapsulates more […]
Heather Latter Community partners gathered at La Place Rendez-Vous here last Wednesday to learn about the ground-breaking “Finding Your Way” program—a multicultural safety awareness initiative for people living with dementia who go missing or become lost. Being promoted by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, in partnership with the […]
the OPP Just before midnight on Saturday, Rainy River District OPP officers responded to the report of a mischief at a residence on the 300 block of Third Street West here. Police investigation revealed a weapon had been discharged at a residence, resulting in damage to a window. The residence […]
Press Release Anyone worried about post-retirement boredom would be wise to take a page out of Margaret Sedgwick’s book. After working for more than 30 years as CEO of the Fort Frances Public Library, she has taken full advantage of many of the creative and athletic activities offered in Borderland. […]
Heather Latter When Connor Belluz was in Grade 1 at St. Michael’s School, his teacher, John Cousineau, read the class a book called “The Adventures of Captain Underpants” about a principal who becomes a superhero. “Two students took the idea and ran with it,” Cousineau recalled, noting Belluz, with illustrations […]
Heather Latter The semi-final round of the Aviva Community Fund challenge gets underway Monday (Dec. 1) and Knox United Church here is hoping the community will help it reach the finals. The church is seeking up to $100,000 in funding for its renewal project to make the building more accessible. […]
