Heather Latter J.W. Walker School soon will be installing “buddy benches” in its playground in an effort to eliminate loneliness, foster friendship among students, and teach the importance of empathy, compassion, and inclusion. “One of the goals for the school improvement plan focuses on supporting kids to feel connected and […]
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Duane Hicks The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests is busy working with stakeholders to modernize forest tenure and develop Enhanced Sustainable Forest Licence agreements. But Rainy River District feels control of the Crossroute Forest needs to be wrested from Resolute Forest Products sooner than later to save the local […]
Heather Latter New Gold has passed a critical point in its approval process—getting the green light for its Environmental Assessment from the provincial government last week. And with the federal Environmental Assessment approval having been granted earlier in January, it means work on the development of the mine will be […]
Duane Hicks Assisted living continues to be focus of hard work by district residents dedicated to providing places to live for seniors who need assistance with daily living. During the annual general meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal Association on Saturday in Emo, Joyce Meyers, co-chair of the Emo […]
Joey Payeur It’s amazing what one group discussion can do. The Muskie boys’ hockey team captured its first John Taylor Piper Classic Tournament of Champions crown in Winnipeg on Saturday with a convincing 7-4 win over the St. Paul’s Crusaders #1 team from there. “The first three games of the […]
Heather Latter John and Helen Pohanka enjoyed their main course Saturday evening during the local Alzheimer Society’s “Forget Me Not” dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous here. The event, which also featured a silent auction and entertainment, brought in about $3,800.
Dave Ogilvie Members of “Borealis Sled Dog Adventures” of Vermilion Bay were on hand at the Sturgeon Creek Literacy Day to give all of the students a sled dog ride around the school grounds. Teachers in all grades will use this experience as an inspiration for activities in reading, writing, […]
Joey Payeur Wildcats’ goalie Jenna Bales and captain Macy Schultz had front-row seats for former Muskie Shelby Tymkin’s slick backhand deke for her second goal of the first period in the Voyageurs’ 4-2 win Saturday night at Bronco Arena.
Staff The opening 20 minutes made it look like it was going to be an easy night for the home team. But while the shots on goal kept coming, so did their opponents. The Muskie girls’ hockey team grabbed a 3-0 first-period lead, then did enough to seal a 4-2 […]
Staff Angela Haw, left, of the Fort Frances Enhanced Hearing Centre, and Robin Wright of the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club read the winning ticket in this month’s “Trip of the Month” draw yesterday morning at International Travel Services. Wendy Rasmussen of Nolalu, Ont. won a trip to Disney World in […]
Joey Payeur St. Thomas Aquinas Saints’ goalie Gilly Derouard had no chance on this rocket off the stick of Muskie Kaily Greengrass to launch a three-goal first period for Fort High in its 4-2 win here last night.
