Kiera Kowalski Jenna Nowak, of Zumba with Jenna, led a small group in an energy-filled Zumba class Sunday afternoon at Point Park. The class cost $10 and was a fundraising opportunity for the “Fun in the Sun” committee, with all proceeds going towards Canada Day activities taking place here on […]
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Nicholas Donaldson Dancers at the annual Rainy River First Nations’ pow-wow had to deal with some wet conditions as a light rain fell most of Saturday afternoon. But the pow-wow ran from Friday to Sunday, so there was plenty of time for dancing and visiting at the Manitou Rapids pow-wow […]
Nicholas Donaldson Work has begun on the site of the Seven Generations Education Institute’s new state-of-the-art education centre next to the Treaty #3 Police station at Couchiching. Announced in December, the new building is planned to open in April, 2018 to replace the Nanicost building-a former residential school.
Nicholas Donaldson Kaydence Morrisseau, Reggie Andy, Grace George, and Naomi Kellar showed off their handmade Canadian flags at St. Francis School yesterday. The school participated in a number of “Canada 150” games and activities, including a flag-raising, Canadian trivia contest, naming famous Canadians, and playing lacrosse throughout the day.
Nicholas Donaldson Gordon and Margaret Woollard enjoyed their strawberry shortcake at the Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary’s annual “Strawberry Social” earlier this month. The event took place in the Emo Health Centre cafeteria, with proceeds going towards the auxiliary’s clinic and hospital projects.
Duane Hicks Riverside staffers Michelle McFayden, left, and Tracy Cryderman took a break from the X-ray department to grab a cool treat outside the hospital last Thursday afternoon during the annual “Strawberry Social” hosted by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary. Auxiliary member Dianne Taggart, below left, offered Dan McCormick a […]
Duane Hicks Madeleine Bottomley treated her tastebuds to a refreshing serving of ice cream, strawberries, and shortcake last Thursday afternoon during the annual “Strawberry Social” outside La Verendrye Hospital. Hosted by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, the fundraiser also included baking, books, plants, and a white elephant table, along with […]
Nicholas Donaldson For the entire second semester of the next school year, Mira Donaldson will be one of 30 Ontario students involved in a unique and promising educational opportunity in Toronto as she attends the Science School at the Ontario Science Centre. The centre itself is an attraction full of […]
Staff The Northwest Catholic District School Board approved its 2017-18 budget at its final regular meeting of the school year on Saturday at St. Patrick’s School in Atikokan. The board approved the operating deficit budget of $102,947, with a compliance deficit of $214,035 (a result of the requirement to continually […]
Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter Hiking the minimum wage will result in fewer staff and higher prices, some local small business owners are warning. Ben Morelli, owner of From the Grind Up, said although he supports raising the minimum wage, it will make it difficult for him to provide competitive wages for […]
Press Release The Rainy River District School Board approved its 2017-18 balanced budget of $54,148,855 at a special meeting Monday in Atikokan. It represents a three percent increase over the 2016-17 budget. The 2017-18 budget provides schools with the resources and supports necessary to support the board’s strategic plan, which […]
Duane Hicks The Gay Straight Alliance at Fort High is aiming to hold a Fort Frances “Pride” event here next year, and will start getting the word out to the community about it during “Mall Day” next Thursday (June 29). Sam Pearson, health educator with the Northwestern Health Unit, has […]
