Kiera KowalskiSummer reporter A troupe of eight French Immersion drama students at Fort Frances High School will debut their play tomorrow (June 8) at the Townshend Theatre, with free performances set for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. “La bataille qui est l’école secondaire,” or “The struggle that is high school,” […]
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There were more winners in the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ cash calendar draw for June. Winning $40 were Irene Hill-Haver, Pat Gartch, Margaret Silk, and Marie Brady (Fort Frances), Leo Faykes (Stratton), Scott Lundy (Nestor Falls), and Woody Linton (Sioux Narrows). Other winners included Deb Lemaister, Marilyn Behrsin, […]
Press Release A community organization based in Emo has been approved by the province to operate a new child care centre at the west end of the district. But it now is calling on the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board to come to the table with its support. […]
It will be cloudy tonight, with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms and an overnight low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow also will be cloudy, with a high of 24 (75) and low around 12 (54). Increasing cloudiness is forecast for Friday, along with a high of 25 (77) […]
Nicholas Donaldson Ben Sletmoen, Ben Tysz, Megan Allan, Cait Morrison, and Carly Steinke enjoyed the warm weather as they washed cars for Tim Hortons annual “Camp Day” last Wednesday. Proceeds from coffee sales that day, as well as other fundraising activities, go to the Tim Hortons Children Foundation to help […]
Nicholas Donaldson Sage Morin spoke to Fort High students last Thursday about her son, Geo, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2013.
Submitted The local chapter of the Bear Clan Patrol walks the streets around town often, not just to look for used needles but to ensure residents are kept safe. Here they can be seen patrolling in the north end. They sport electric yellow vests and Bear Clan Patrol patches.
Kiera Kowalski Students in the Grade 11 French Immersion class rehearsed Monday afternoon for their play, “La bataille qui est l’école secondaire,” which translates to “The struggle that is high school.” The play, co-written by the students, will debut tomorrow at 2 p.m., with another free show at 7 p.m. […]
Nicholas Donaldson F/Sgt. DeGagne walked with the reviewing officer, local Justice of the Peace Pat Clysdale-Cornell, through the ranks of the 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadets at its annual ceremonial review last Wednesday night. Clysdale-Cornell inspected the cadets, then later gave a speech praising the program and the […]
Clora McEvoy, left, was honoured with a 65-year pin for service by Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Br. #29 president Alfreda Easton during the honours and awards ceremony Saturday afternoon.
Duane Hicks Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Br. #29 members May Matheson, left, Alfreda Easton, Joanne Gosselin, and Gwen Westover proudly showed off their 50-year pins during Saturday afternoon’s ceremony.
