Duane Hicks The Rainy River Future Development Corp. last week applied to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. for $2 million to do major tile drainage and land-clearing projects for area producers which, if successful, will bring much-needed investment into the district. Client services manager Geoff Gillon said the RRFDC […]
District News
Piano Division Monday, April 7 •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque, Grade 9—1. Raymond Polz 2. Erin Gustafson and Sarah Bagacki (tie) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque, Grade 8—1. Anna Schwartz 2. Tianna Veldhuisen •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque, Grade 7—1. Wanetta Petkau 2. Gareth Dunn •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque, […]
the OPP On April 3 just after 5 p.m., Dryden OPP received a report of a dog that was running loose and had attacked a deer, injuring it. Officers arrived and observed an injured deer that had been put down by witnesses. Police spoke with witnesses, who confirmed the deer […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board is committed to providing a safe and positive learning environment for all of its students. The board recognizes that the International Day of Pink, which this year falls on April 9–highlights an issue of critical importance. As such, schools throughout the district […]
French Drama Wednesday, April 2 •French Solo Poetry, Grades 7 and 8—1. Janissa Judson 2. Alexa Veldhuisen •French Solo Prose Reading, Grades 7 and 8—1. Siobhan MacKintosh 2. Abby Sanders and Lyzzie Klem (tie) •French Solo Poetry, Grades 9 and up—1. Mackenzie Wright and Libby Paleczny (tie) 2. Claire Hyatt […]
Press Release Students at Robert Moore School and J.W. Walker School have been showcasing their projects in preparation for the Sunset Country Regional Science Fair. It will be hosted by the Rainy River District School Board at J.W. Walker here tomorrow (April 5). The regional fair invites school boards from […]
Instrumental Thursday, April 4 •Violin Solo, Method Courses, Level 1—1. Mackenzie Jolicoeur •Guitar Solo, Level 1—1. Rachel Anderson 2. Connor Dent •Guitar Solo, Level 2—1. Reese Jolicoeur •Guitar Solo, Grade 1—1. Scott Jolicoeur •Guitar Solo, Beginner—1. Reese Jolicoeur •String Solo, Popular Music, Intermediate—1. Scott Jolicoeur •Instrumental Duets, Junior—1. Bryan Ribey […]
Here are the results from the Vocal division of the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts: Tuesday, April 1 •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Introductory Level—1. Christian Wiedenhoeft 2. Maya Davis •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 2—1. Morgan Beckett •Secular Solo, Examination Courses, Grade 4—1. Carmen Hebert •Secular Solo, […]
Staff The Valley Adult Learning Association here recently was called one of the eight most innovative literacy programs in the province by Community Literacy of Ontario. What’s more, VALA has been invited to make a presentation about its program at the Laubach Literacy Ontario conference in Orillia on June 13-14. […]
Heather Latter Trevor Barker of Devlin is looking to be Canada’s best new artist. He is taking part in CBC Music and CBC Radio One’s “Searchlight” competition, and needs the help of the community because the first round is based on online voting. “Being a singer/songwriter is something I’ve wanted […]
Heather Latter A spring workshop hosted by the Rainy River District Trappers Council on Saturday at Crossroads School in Devlin was deemed a success. “I was very, very pleased,” enthused Brian Love, the group’s district president. “I had lots of positive feedback from the trappers and some of the other […]
Staff The regular meeting of the Rainy River District School Board, scheduled for tonight, has been postponed due to the inclement weather. The meeting now will be held next Tuesday (April 8) at 7 p.m. at the Education Centre here. All schools for both the local public and Catholic boards […]
