Duane Hicks “Madame de la Grande Bouche,” left, played by Adrianna McCoy, looked on as “Beast” (Kaiden Kelly) danced with “Belle” (Maya Davis) during a scene from “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” last Wednesday evening at Robert Moore School. The Thursday evening performance saw Emma Bone and Brayden Beazley play […]
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Submitted byBrittany Bowman The Rainy River Girl Guides Unit 36 hosted its first enrolment ceremony last week. During the ceremony, the 23 members (Sparks ages five-six, Brownies ages seven-eight, and Guides ages nine-12) received official enrolment and also received the badges they have been working towards. “I am proud we […]
Sam OdrowskiStaff Writer Members of the “First Responders” group at Fort Frances High School recently had their emergency response skills put to the test. While attending the international “E.M.S. Today” conference in Charlotte, N.C. in late February, they noticed someone experiencing a potentially-fatal asthma attack. “At the conference, the students […]
Duane Hicks Whether you’re a mom with young children looking for a place to stop while downtown, a teen looking for a place to do her homework, or an older woman looking to get out of the house and socialize, the new Fort Frances Women’s Centre is here for you. […]
Duane Hicks The new Rainy Lake Square saw a flurry of activity Saturday afternoon as well over 200 people of all ages gathered there for “SnOasis 6: Your Winter Fix.” After years of holding the free family event at Lions Park and the Fort Frances Public Library, the Friends of […]
Duane Hicks While figuring out their income tax may not be difficult for some, it can be stressful to others–especially if they can’t afford to hire a service to do it for them. As such, the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau once again is offering a helping hand through the Canada […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board is looking for its 2018 Employee of the Year, Bus Driver of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Community Partner of the Year. “The annual awards are a way to celebrate the exceptional and outstanding contributions that staff members, bus drivers, […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its annual Shamrock tea and bake sale next Friday (March 16) from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the health centre cafeteria. Admission is $3 and everyone is welcome! In related news, the auxiliary will be voting on amendments to its constitution […]
Sam Odrowski Brian Perrault has been re-elected as chief of Couchiching First Nation. “It’s a very humbling experience to have the community want me to continue in this role,” Chief Perrault said yesterday. “It’s an honour to represent the community as a chief.” Nikki Perrault, Delray Bruyere, Daniel Morrisseau, Scott […]
Press Release The 2018 Sioux Narrows Art Council is working to deliver another exhibition of fine arts and crafts, engaging demonstrations, creative activities, and original entertainment to showcase the talent and artistic spirit of Lake of the Woods and beyond. The 57th-annual Sioux Narrows Arts Festival has 44 artist booths […]
Sam Odrowski More than 100 people gathered at the Millennium Hall in Stratton on Friday evening to recognize the work local 4-H members, their leaders, and volunteers have accomplished over the past year. “The nice thing about the awards banquet is it brings all the clubs together, and their families […]
John Glover (Atikokan) and Dan Dorie (Emo) won the $100 up for grabs on Feb. 28 and March 1, respectively, in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Winning $30 for Feb. 25-March 3 were Brenda Richardson (Fort Frances), Alice Bremault (Rainy River), Carter Haney (Fort […]
