The Ridlon brothers have their tire tracks all over the standings of the mini-sprints division of the Borderland Racing Association. After going two-three in the feature race two weeks ago, Kyle and Steve traded one-two finishes in the heat and feature races this past Saturday at the Emo Speedway. Steve […]
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Grade 9 students are being expected to know math concepts they’ve never been taught, the math and science co-ordinator for the Rainy River District School Board says. They can’t even go to their textbooks for help since none exist that completely follows the new curriculum. A dozen middle and high […]
Preserving history museums and historic sites help drive the economy, a representative from the Ontario Historical Society said here last week. “History and heritage is not a frill, it is a significant part of the community that a lot of people don’t take seriously,” stressed Rob Leverty. “We are not […]
Although no proposals have been submitted yet as to what to do with $33,000 from the Moffat Family, local individuals, service clubs, and charities still have until June 12 to offer their ideas. “With a week to go, it’s not unusual,” said Fort Frances CAO Bill Naturkach. “I certainly understand […]
With a flick of a switch, CFOB moved from AM to FM at 9 a.m. yesterday and shocked listeners in Atikokan, who never dreamed they would hear the new signal. CFOB, formerly found at 640 AM, has became B93. It now can be found at 93.1 FM. The change not […]
Whether or not a working group will proceed to stage two of its plan to look into the feasibility of creating an Area Services Board (ASB) for Rainy River District likely will be determined at its next meeting here Friday. “We can’t really say yet how many municipalities support it […]
Searching for a real estate complex complete with a 1,000-seat auditorium/gymnasium and tons of classroom and closet space? The Alexander Baker-Backus Complex across the river in International Falls, Mn. has just come on the market. But you’d better act fast—the owners intend to offload the property by July 1. “It’s […]
On June 18, from 10:30 p.m. until 4 a.m. the next morning, Grade 12 graduates and their classmates from Fort Frances High School will be celebrating at “chem-free.” And this event, which has become a tradition at Fort High over the years, promises to be the best “all-nighter” ever. In […]
With no one else running, incumbent Howard Hampton on Monday night was acclaimed as the NDP’s candidate in Kenora-Rainy River in the next provincial election. More than 60 people turned out at the Elks Hall here for the last of five nomination meetings held throughout the riding. The others were […]
The Rainy River District School Board took the next step in closing three local schools Tuesday night after approving $3.6 million for the renovation and expansion of J.W. Walker here. Trustees approved the expenditure at the board’s regular monthly meeting here. Of the $3.6 million, an estimated $3.1 million will […]
Techniques to address weaknesses in last year’s provincial test results will be discussed at the Rainy River District School Board’s regular monthly meeting here Tuesday night. “EQAO helps us identify specific areas we are weak in,” Terry Ellwood, superintendent of education for the local public school board, said Tuesday morning. […]
Since their last appearance in Fort Frances in April, local band Tugnut has been keeping busy with numerous shows in the United States as well as their usual trips to Thunder Bay. Tugnut will look to blow the roof off the Ukrainian Hall this evening with the help of “Inabsentia” […]
