Music-lovers can enjoy songs and stories, while at the same time support the Muskie Sports Association, when Canadian folk icon Valdy performs a fundraiser concert tomorrow night (April 19) at the Townshend Theatre here. Tickets cost $15 in advance (available at Betty’s, The UPS Store, Cloverleaf in Emo, the Devlin […]
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Shaw Communications announced Tuesday that its channel lineup will be changing April 22-24 to accommodate new high-definition (HD) channels. The new HD content features TLC HD and Fox Seattle HD, giving customers more HD selection than ever before. The markets affected include: •Fort Frances, Atikokan, Dryden, Thunder Bay, and Sault […]
Icebox Radio Theater of International Falls will broadcast its next show, “U-20 ~ 08” (the kids’ show), live on the world wide web tonight beginning at 7 p.m. Development of a new online radio station, tentatively named “Icebox Radio,” was part of the IBRT’s arrangement with Rainy River Community College. […]
The Accommodation Review Committee regarding the future of F.H. Huffman School on Tuesday unanimously recommended building a consolidated school of F.H. Huffman and Robert Moore. This recommendation now will be presented to the Rainy River District School Board, which must wait a minimum of 60 days before holding a meeting […]
The annual spring blood donor clinic here will be held next week, and Canadian Blood Services is hoping more people sign up to give “the gift of life” beforehand. The clinic is scheduled to run next Wednesday (April 23) from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and again Thursday, April 24 from noon-3 p.m. […]
< *c>Vocal Division < *c>Monday, April 14 •Class V107, Secular Solo, Examination Courses (Grade 7) Kailey Curtis Caitlin Sande •Class V108, Secular Solo, Examination Courses (Grade 8) Katelyn Shortreed Trevor Barker •Class V119, Sacred Solo, Examination Courses (Grade 7) Kailey Curtis •Class V131, Traditional Folk Song, Examination Courses (Grade 7) […]
The latest offering in the current Border Concert series featured baritone Leon Williams in a superb show held April 4 at Backus Auditorium over in International Falls. Accompanied by pianist Michael Fennelly, Williams thrilled the audience with his rich voice and personal charisma. The concert opened with a trio of […]
The local Salvation Army wants to thank the community for its support with a special dinner this Saturday (April 19). “We’re trying to say ‘thank you’ to those, who without any self-interest, do the best for the community through us,” said Capt. Angel Sandoval, adding he expects to see about […]
Asselin Transportation and Storage Limited has been fined $8,000, and Eldon Irvin Mose $2,000, plus victim fine surcharges, after pleading guilty to failing to comply with conditions of the company’s certificate of approval. Court heard that Asselin Transportation and Storage Limited operates a business for the collection, handling, and transportation […]
If you had plans to attend the second-annual “Old Bags Lunch” this Saturday but haven’t bought your tickets by now, you’re out of luck. Joan Allison, who chairs the special events committee of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care, said yesterday the event is sold out, with 160 people expected […]
Jennifer L’Hirondelle of Moss Yoga will be offering classes in hatha vinyasa style yoga, beginning with a free workshop next Tuesday (April 22) at the Métis Hall. From 5:15-6:15 p.m., L‘Hirondelle will provide a combination of information and demonstrate some of the poses involved in hatha vinyasa style yoga. In […]
Students involved in the environmental club at J.W. Walker School here are putting out a call for all community members and businesses in town to participate in the annual Earth Day clean-up next Tuesday (April 22). “It’s important to clean up the Earth and we want everyone in Fort Frances […]
