Duane Hicks Cadence Smith-Anderson put the finishing touches on Jorja Fournier’s outfit during the “Tween Club” held Monday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library. Tweens put on a newspaper fashion show. Youths aged nine-12 are urged to come by the library each Monday from 4-5 p.m. for fun and […]
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Sam Odrowski New Gold mine planner Bryan Strahl attended St. Francis School here last Thursday to teach Grade 4 students about the mine, its impacts, and effects on the environment. Our Lady of the Way students also sat in on the presentation via videoconference and asked questions.
Ellie Yeo-Forsyth landed first place in the best decorated pumpkin in the junior category, taking home $30 for her colourfully-decorated pig princess themed pumpkin.
Sam Odrowski A group of Rainy River Field Naturalist Club members and volunteers braved the cold at the Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail in Alberton on Saturday morning to begin laying in a little over 300 feet of cedar to the boardwalk there. The purchasing of materials for the project was […]
Duane Hicks Taryn Bruyere used a sewing machine to stitch ribbon onto her skirt Saturday afternoon during a workshop at the Nanicost building. Instructor Dorothy Friday taught the session, which was just the first in a series of “Indigenous Arts Workshops Supported by the Rainy River District Community.”
Duane Hicks Taryn Bruyere used a sewing machine to stitch ribbon onto her skirt Saturday afternoon during a workshop at the Nanicost building. Instructor Dorothy Friday taught the session, which was just the first in a series of “Indigenous Arts Workshops Supported by the Rainy River District Community.”
Adeline Trenchard won “Best Harvest Display” at the Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival that took place Saturday at Hannam Park. Unique vegetables and ones of notable size were judged and winners awarded with a cash prize.
St. Francis student Madelyn Dent, with the help of New Gold mine planner Bryan Strahl, used all her might to lift one of New Gold’s drill bits off the ground to feel its heaviness. Strahl brought different rocks and pieces of equipment to educate the students, as well as give […]
Barb Rousseau, left, and Nancy Johnson showed off some pumpkin-looking squashes at their booth that sold one-of-a-kind handmade products at the 20th-annual Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival that took place Saturday at Hannam Park. They were one of the many vendors who were set up at the festival’s flea/farmers’ market […]
Sam Odrowski Rainy River Giant Pumpkin Festival vice-president Donna Wolanicki, left, and president Valerie Leininger were all smiles on Saturday under the big tent at Hannam Park. They are seated next to two scarecrows that were donated by Riverview School. The local day care centre and high school also donated […]
Kendra Trenchard showed off the 281-pound pumpkin she grew for the 20th-annual Giant Pumpkin Festival in Rainy River that took Saturday at Hannam Park. The youngster landed third place for the heaviest pumpkin in the junior category. She was awarded $100 for her handwork, tending to her giant pumpkin during […]
Sam Odrowski The new international bridge between Rainy River to Baudette currently is under construction in a co-ordinated effort between the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The project, which started started in June, will replace the old bridge linking the two communities.
