An open house recently was held at Donald Young School, beginning in the gym where staff members were introduced to the parents. After this, the parents were invited to visit their child’s classrooms. Ms. Tolen held an information session in Grade 7/8 classroom for parents whose students are in her […]
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Stopping over at the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program on my rounds last Tuesday, I had a brief chat with Heidi Gerber. There is not too much going on right now, but she expected plans will be made for concerts, etc. down the road. Teachers on staff for the 2003-04 school […]
“Welcome back!” was principal Don McBride’s opening remarks to students at Sturgeon Creek School who have been busy settling into classroom routines and getting to know their teachers. “We look forward to the new school year with a great deal of enthusiasm. Please remember you are always welcome in your […]
The ninth-annual Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival saw its all-time record smashed Saturday as Kyle Paulson and her husband, Steve Thorson, of Pinewood, Mn. (near Bemidji) both weighed in record-setting pumpkins. Paulson’s entry tipped the scales at a whopping 765 pounds—some 23 pounds heavier than the former record set […]
For residents in the west end of the district who can’t vote on Oct. 2, you’ll have to hitch a ride to Fort Frances today, tomorrow, or Friday, or assign someone to vote for you by proxy, if you want your voice to be heard in this election. Otherwise, you’re […]
There are a few new faces on staff at Our Lady of the Way in Stratton for the 2003-04 school year. Ron Fryer, who taught at OLW just a few years ago, comes in as the new principal. He also will be teaching the Grade 7/8 class with Donna Davidson. […]
The regular monthly meeting for the Chapple Women’s Institute is slated for next Wednesday (Oct. 1). Roll call is ideas for Christmas. Meanwhile, the season’s closing tea at the district W.I. museum in Emo will be held Monday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Come for the hearty luncheon of […]
If you’re feeling blue because summer is over and fall is officially upon us, don’t worry, there’s a full agenda of activities taking place throughout the district starting this Saturday (Sept. 27). So put on a sweatshirt and participate! First off, a rummage sale will be held Saturday starting at […]
Now that the U.S. border gradually is being re-opened to shipments of Canadian beef, and hunters no longer need be concerned about bringing home deer and moose shot in Ontario, area tourist operators and outfitters should be a bunch of happy campers, right? Well, apparently not. According to the North […]
The ninth-annual Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival goes this Saturday in Rainy River and according to organizers, there will be no shortage of things to see and do for the entire family. Special emphasis this year will be on attracting more people from the east end of the district, […]
“Sharathon” is always a wonderful time of refreshing, said Bruce Christopherson, manager of Christian radio station KBHW-FM in International Falls. It’s more than just a fundraising activity—it’s a time to renew friendships and share together what God has done at KBHW, he added. “This year, we had a number of […]
The Chapple fall supper/museum fundraiser has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 at the community hall. More details will be forthcoming as to the time and what else is on the agenda. Meanwhile, at the lighthouse along the waterfront in Barwick, only a small amount of work is left to […]
