The Rainy River District School Board recently launched www.schoolhouse.rrdsb.com Schoolhouse is a web-based program designed to deliver student information to parents that can be accessed at the parents’ convenience through their personal computer. The programming of the Schoolhouse website was developed internally and is unique to the Rainy River District […]
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At its regular meeting last week, the Northwest Catholic District School Board was updated on plans for Catholic Education Week, which runs April 27-May 2. This year’s theme is “We are Called.” “[It] celebrates the incredible fact that each person is called by God, not just as part of the […]
After being in their new location at 210 Scott St. for just a couple of days now, the staff at B93 fm are settling in to their new environment. “It’s really nice. We’re really enjoying it,” said morning host Jenni Condon. “I’m extremely excited about it,” echoed station manager Leo […]
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board’s cost apportionment formula for municipalities will not be altered after the majority of members voted against looking into a change during a recent meeting. At last month’s meeting, Peter Van Heyst, representing the municipality of Chapple, suggested looking at the possibility of […]
Nearly 100 individuals and businesses were recognized at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 29 and Legion Ladies Auxiliary’s honours and awards ceremony here Saturday afternoon. After opening ceremonies, ladies auxiliary members were handed pins for their many years of service. Clora McEvoy, Jane McLeod and Verenia Zucchiatti received pins for […]
In anticipation of National Volunteer Week (April 27-May 3), the local Salvation Army held a volunteer appreciation dinner Saturday at the former St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. After several dozen volunteers enjoyed a Chinese food buffet dinner, the evening’s program—featuring Capts. Angel and Marlene Sandoval, as well as Maj. Susan Van […]
FORT FRANCES—By next week, staff at Family and Children’s Services here will be able to begin offering a multi-level, comprehensive parenting program called “The Triple P—Positive Parenting Program” to residents of Rainy River District. This week, about 20 social workers and clinicians from the Fort Frances and Atikokan offices are […]
FORT FRANCES—Despite the beautiful weather on Saturday, plenty of parents and children stopped by the Fort Frances Children’s Complex to celebrate the opening of the local “Best Start” hub. The Rainy River District “Best Start” Network hosted the event to acknowledge the facility’s name change from the Family Resource Program/Ontario […]
FORT FRANCES—With town council set to make a final decision next Monday whether or not to pass a bylaw to rezone the Nelson Street Park for residential development, area residents aren’t giving up the fight to keep it as “open space.” Those on hand for a committee of adjustment meeting […]
< *c>Friday, April 18 < *c>Instrumental •Class B300A Beginner Band 1. Our Lady of the Way School (director Brendan Hyatt) •Class B300B Beginner Band 1. J. W. Walker School (director John Faith) •Class B300C Beginner Band 1. Fort Frances High School, Grade 9 Class (director John Dutton) •Class B301 Junior […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board invites community members to visit its Catholic schools during Catholic Education Week (April 27-May 2). On May 1, Catholics across the globe will give thanks for the gift that is Catholic education through the celebration of World Catholic Education Day. This year’s theme is […]
FORT FRANCES—After first putting out a call for contestants two weeks ago, organizers have extended the deadline for young women to sign up for this year’s “Fun in the Sun” queen pageant. Organizer Melissa Gushulak said no one had committed to being a contestant as of Friday, which was the […]
