Duane Hicks International Falls was dealt a harsh blow yesterday with news the Boise Inc. paper mill there will be shutting down two paper machines and an off-machine coater this fall, resulting in about 265 job cuts. “It’s certainly devastating for the community,” Falls Mayor Bob Anderson said. “At the […]
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Heather Latter Ayiana Gagne, left, Trista Bruyere, and Anna Peters showed off their crazy hair Wednesday afternoon at Robert Moore School. As part of “Spirit Week,” students also dressed in school colours (yellow and blue) on Monday, had sports day on Tuesday, and then hat day yesterday. Festivities wrapped up […]
Staff Taylor Whitehead advanced to the ‘C’ flight quarter-finals at the OFSAA badminton championships with a straight-set victory this morning over Ashton McInnis (Tecumseh). Whitehead, who is in Grade 9, was to face Yuki Akimoto (Collingwood) this afternoon, with the winner advancing to the ‘C’ semi-finals. The first-year Muskie opened […]
Staff The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts will wrap up its 2013 event with the annual “highlights” concert this Sunday (May 3). Slated for 2 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre, the concert will feature some of this year’s star performances from the three weeks the festival ran […]
Heather Latter Chad Solomon, with the Rabbit and Bear Paws franchise based out of Peterborough, Ont., used puppets to retell the Anishinabe Creation teaching of Nanabazhoo and the Animals this morning at St. Michael’s School. The interactive theatre allowed several students to participate by manipulating the animal puppets.
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is excited to announce the winner of the Canada Day Cash Lottery early-bird prize is Ella Bernie from Rainy River. She wins the fishing package for four courtesy of Manitou Weather Station Fishing Lodge. The package includes transportation for four from Fort […]
the OPP The Rainy River District OPP would like to remind those operating motorized wheelchairs or medical scooter that they are considered the same as pedestrians under the Highway Traffic Act. A sidewalk should be the first choice for someone using a wheelchair or medical scooter. When there is no […]
Sarah Pruys Angela Fiset entered a draw to win one of the many gift baskets full of Onesta and Nevo natural and organic skin care products during the grand-opening of “Shear Serenity” yesterday. The new “green” hair and skin care shop on Scott Street (formally Jayne’s TLC) was busy with […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is responding with municipal and public health officials to a watermain break on Front Street close to the Emo Health Centre. With township officials preparing to excavate to repair the site, hospital staff proactively were preparing for a “boil-water” advisory until samples are […]
Staff The touchless car wash located at the corner of Second Street East and Mowat Avenue has been upgraded with new equipment to make it better for customers and the owners alike. It also sports a new name. The business, which was known as “Lovin’ Touch” for years, now is […]
Staff The “Auto Spa” has been upgraded with a brand new, single-arm car wash system, as well as new lighting, garage doors, and more.
Sarah Pruys The Fort Frances High School atrium was packed yesterday morning as students got a break from classes to view this term’s co-op students’ displays featuring their work placements. Alyce Ewald, right, a Grade 12 student who was in a Grade 9 art class, showed Teagan Lauzon how to […]
