Duane Hicks The Rainy River Future Development Corp. last week applied to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. for $2 million to do major tile drainage and land-clearing projects for area producers which, if successful, will bring much-needed investment into the district. Client services manager Geoff Gillon said the RRFDC […]
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Joey Payeur The Fort Frances Lakers are not married to the idea of playing the bridesmaid’s role yet again. But another team from Minnesota has exactly that in mind for the local squad. It will be the Lakers and Minnesota Iron Rangers duking it out for the Bill Salonen Cup, […]
Joey Payeur Joleigh Hayes, left, and Brianna Eldridge wore smiles as bright as their costumes during their spin around the ice as part of the intermediate and high seniors’ “Cirque du Soleil” number at the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show—this year entitled “Canada Eh!”—over the weekend at the Ice […]
Duane Hicks Chief Sarah Mainville, left, received a medicine bundle from elder Priscilla Simard on Saturday during a welcoming ceremony at the Couchiching multi-use facility. Community members gathered to welcome Chief Mainville and the newly-elected band council, including Ron Archie, Bill Perrault, Ed Yerxa, Dave Bruyere, Lucille “Bugsy” Morrisseau, and […]
Heather Latter MyKenzie Borger (Maid Marion), Taylor Croswell (Robin Hood), and Mackenzie Jolicouer (Friar Tuck) of Sturgeon Creek School presented a scene from “Robin Hood.” The 45-minute play ran there last Thursday and Friday evening.
Joey Payeur Former Muskie girls’ hockey team members Shilo Beck, left, Katie Sinclair, Shelby Tymkin, and Hailey Clendenning became the newest additions to the Rainy River Community College Voyageurs women’s hockey squad Monday when they officially signed their letters of intent.
Heather Latter Greg Tarlin of “Spin Cycle” tried to spin 12 plates on the Townshend Theatre stage last night during the duo’s performance as the final show of the season in the Kids and Company’s entertainment series. The lineup for next season will be available soon.
Piano Division Monday, April 7 •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque, Grade 9—1. Raymond Polz 2. Erin Gustafson and Sarah Bagacki (tie) •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque, Grade 8—1. Anna Schwartz 2. Tianna Veldhuisen •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque, Grade 7—1. Wanetta Petkau 2. Gareth Dunn •Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Baroque, […]
the OPP On April 3 just after 5 p.m., Dryden OPP received a report of a dog that was running loose and had attacked a deer, injuring it. Officers arrived and observed an injured deer that had been put down by witnesses. Police spoke with witnesses, who confirmed the deer […]
Staff There were three sure facts of life this past week—death, taxes, and Miles Nolan once again being recognized as the SIJHL’s top player. The 19-year-old forward from Geraldton copped his second-straight Pizza Hut Player of the Week honour today for his role in the Fort Frances Lakers’ four-game sweep […]
Heather Latter Phoebe-Ann Firth, a student at Confederation College here, added a “hand” to the anti-bullying display there this morning. The tree, featuring pink “hands” with kind acts written on them, was initiated by students in conjunction with the “Day of Pink”—the International Day against Bullying, Discrimination, Homophobia, and Transphobia […]
Staff Crossroads School in Devlin will receive a “Recognition of Excellence” at the Rainy River District School Board’s regular meeting tonight for two of its recent initiatives—Math for Young Children and the First Nation Métis Inuit Inquiry. “The Math for Young Children is an inquiry examining the ways to connect […]
