Zoey Duncan Kristina Robertson’s chilling performance in Daniel MacIvor’s one-woman play, “See Bob Run,” sent shivers down the spines of those attending the annual “highlights concert” for the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts on Sunday evening at the Townshend Theatre. Robertson later was presented with the Jean […]
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Jack Elliott Charles and Carol Fernandes of Elliott Lake, Ont. completed their long walk of Yonge St. on Sunday when they arrived in Rainy River.
Heather Latter Kaya Hammond aimed a miniature crossbow at the target as she tried out one of the children’s activities at the annual Gun and Hobby Show held Saturday at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The event drew at least 500 people, not including the many youngsters who attended, as […]
Lucas Punkari Muskie keeper Nicole Horn held onto the ball as a Kenora Bronco came in from behind during NorWOSSA play here last Wednesday. Both teams were unable to find the back of the net in playing to a 0-0 draw.
Staff Some local taxpayers will see an increase to their taxes after town council passed the 2011 budget last night. As previously reported, council voted in favour of a long-term debt financing scenario last month, which, among other tax changes, would see residential taxpayers face a tax levy increase of […]
Duane Hicks It’s time to clean up the yard. Town council agreed last night to hold its spring free tipping day at the local landfill—for residential yard and garden waste only—on Saturday, June 4. The only waste being accepted free of charge that day will be leaves, tree branches, grass […]
Peggy Revell Grade 8 students Justice Gauthier, Nicole Gage, Matthew Cheetham, and Jasmine Haney swung each other round-and-round in the Robert Moore gym this morning during a square dancing lesson taught by “Les Bûcherons,” a visiting group that was teaching students about French Canadian culture for the day.
Duane Hicks Deputy Mayor Sharon Tibbs admired Maddy McKay’s poster the Grade 8 student from J.W. Walker School had made for the town’s recycling poster/slogan contest at last night’s council meeting. Other poster winners included McKay’s classmates, Cassidy Lampert and Calie Clendenning, along with St. Michael’s Grade 3 students Carson […]
Duane Hicks Town council has a full agenda at tonight’s regular meeting, with four presentations set to go. First up, Mayor Roy Avis will present the winners of the town’s recent recycling poster/slogan contest. Council then will receive a presentation from regional economic developer Geoff Gillon, of the Rainy River […]
Lucas Punkari A pair of local hockey players were among the 302 skaters selected in the 2011 OHL priority selection on Saturday, which took place on the league’s website. Thunder Bay Kings’ forward Jordan Larson was taken in the 12th round by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds while Muskie forward […]
Lucas Punkari Danielle Gustafson held up a wildlife photo donated by local photographer Lee Oelke, which was up for auction Friday night during the annual Ducks Unlimited banquet at La Place Rendez-Vous. The photo, one of 30 items up for bid during the live auction, wound up selling for $175. […]
Zoey Duncan Emma Kunkel got the crowd giggling with her rendition of Erma Bombeck’s “All I Know About Animal Behavior.” She was one of many award-winners who performed at the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ annual highlights concert yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. This year’s Rose […]
