A strategy to bring childcare closer to schools is being implemented throughout the district, with many centres already built at local education facilities. While childcare additions have been built into Robert Moore and St. Mary’s schools, district residents have been inquiring about the additions to schools in Atikokan and Rainy […]
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The Apostolic Way Church is providing temporary relief to those without a warm place to rest their head through long winter nights. But the Rainy River District Social Service Administrative Board (DSSAB)–who funds the church’s warming centre with the Homelessness Committee-is wanting to do more to address homelessness in the […]
Ken Kellar Local vocalist Brittany Strachan thrilled the audience at the Alzheimer Society’s “Forget Me Not” dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday night with an assortment of fan-favourite songs. In addition to the musical entertainment, those in attendance also had a chance at winning some prizes through a silent […]
Ken Kellar Students from the former St. Francis school gathered in the lobby of the new St. Mary school to present a cheque from their “There’s Room at the Inn” advent project to the Fort Frances Homeless Committee on Jan. 30. The money was raised through selling candygrams to students […]
Submitted Jo Ann Moen, front left, Judy Dyck, Wanda Pollard and Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor, back, posed for a photo following a presentation for “Heads Up for Healthier Brains” at Riverview Apartments in Rainy River on Jan. 30.
Sam Odrowski Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) CEO, Dan McCormick spoke at the Rainy River District Municipal Association AGM on Jan. 25 about the organization’s various childcare projects throughout the region.
Ken Kellar Crystal Duhaime, left, and Tara Morelli checked out the penny table offerings at the Alzheimer Society’s annual “Forget Me Not” fundraiser dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday evening. Morelli was the invited guest speaker, and as the Director of Care at Rainycrest, she gave those at the […]
Ken Kellar Candace, left, and Mellodey Sinclair worked on their homemade kaleidoscopes during the craft time held at the Fort Frances Public Library on Friday for the PD Day. The library also held Bingo and Lego building sessions, and had board games available all day for kids who had the […]
Ken Kellar Sarah Langtry, left, and Dale Allan worked out a scene for Fort Frances Little Theatre’s production of “Drinking Habits” at Knox United Church on Sunday. The farcical play focuses on a group of nuns who secretly make wine to keep their convent afloat, and the antics that follow […]
Jamie Mountain Abrianna Hasbargen spun around beautifully as she performed her routine during the Star 7 Artistic event at the Fort Frances Freeze Super Series competition hosted by the Border Skating Club on Saturday and Sunday here. Hasbargen wound up topping the event as part of an impressive showing over […]
Submitted It takes a village to catch and raise a walleye tournament. RRWT committee members have been busy getting the 2020 RRWT organized. (L to R) Richard Trenchard, president, Krista Brusven, secretary, Stephanie Hamilton (standing) Cathy Seguin, Claude Seguin, Geraldine Blight.
Submitted Members of the Border Skating Club all performed well and had a great showing at their home competition, the Fort Frances Freeze Super Series, held on Saturday and Sunday at “The Duke” (Couchiching Arena). Back row, from left to right, are Border Skating Club coaches Marie-Josee Potvin and Shelley […]
