The St. Francis Family Fun Evening will take place tomorrow (March 5) beginning at 5:30 p.m. A spaghetti dinner will be served in the gym, followed by sports activities at three stations. Families will rotate through volleyball (gym), a sports scavenger hunt (computer lab and library) and broomball (outside—dress appropriately […]
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The evacuation order for residents in the area of the Keating Avenue gas leak was lifted late Friday afternoon, and J.W. Walker School has been returned to the control of the Rainy River District School Board. But the investigation continues into the exact cause of the explosion and fire at […]
The explosion at J.W. Walker School shortly after midnight last Thursday happened after a break in the gas line seeped gas into the ground, which fed into the school through the water line. Gas ignited by the school’s electrical equipment blew out the west wall of the gymnasium. In order […]
In response to the controversial situation stemming from an Internet-posted video disrespecting the traditional pow-wow, Couchiching First Nation will host a healing ceremony tomorrow morning at its multi-use facility. Organizers said they feel “it is crucial that we begin to heal as one large community.” The ceremony is open to […]
AbitibiBowater, partnering with the Rainy River Soil & Crop Association, the Emo research station, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and Rainy River Futures, is looking at conducting an on-farm field trial growing switchgrass and reed canary grass for bio-fuel production for the purpose and use with […]
(February 29, 2008) – There were no injuries as a result of the explosion causing fire that occurred at J.W. Walker School on Thursday, February 28 at approximately 12:44 AM. The explosion happened after a break in the gas line seeped gas into the ground, which fed into the school […]
JW WALKER SCHOOL CLOSURE Transportation Information Announcement J/K – Grade 6 who are currently assigned to a Bus – Will remain on the same bus and transported to Robert Moore School ***With the exception of: Grade 2 (Mrs. Hill’s Class) Grade 2/3 (Mrs. Evan’s Class) who are currently assigned to […]
In Toronto, “We Will Rock You” has been on stage at the Canon Theatre for almost a year now and it is an absolute hit. The story follows Galileo, Figaro, and Scaramouche on a journey to revive rock and roll in a futuristic, but plausible, world where music has died […]
Fort Frances OPP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing teen. Kayla Wayash, 16, of Fort Frances was last seen in front of the Adventure Inn early Wednesday morning. She is described as a First Nations person, 5’0,” and weighing 100 pounds with a slim build. She has straight […]
With Good Friday coming up March 21, the local Kiwanis Club is busy planning its annual breakfast that morning. And those who plan on attending had better get their tickets as soon as possible, warned Kiwanian Shanda DeGagne-Begin, who is chair of the organizing committee. “It usually sells out,” she […]
Those interested in attending Saturday night’s “ABBAmania” concert at the Townshend Theatre, but haven’t bought tickets yet, should do so quickly since only a few are left. Penny Faragher, an employee at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts where the tickets are being sold, noted yesterday afternoon that only some seats in […]
The investigation into the explosion and fire that occurred in the early-morning hours of Thursday at J.W. Walker School is continuing, with the evacuation zone previously established still in place as of press time today. Public information officer Darryl Allan said this morning that Union Gas crews have been working […]
