Local News from Across the Rainy River District
“I never woke up one morning and said, ‘well, I think I’ll live to be 100,’” said June Smith, who hit the century mark earlier this month. “But it happened, and here I am.” Born June 9, 1923, Smith has been fortunate enough to watch the world develop immensely over […]
This past school year was Hayden Ikert’s favourite. He said his Grade 10 year at Cornerstone Christian School was different. “It had more of a community,” he said. “We were closer than we were … and I feel like it was all rooted in the right things.” Ikert described the […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board announced the recipients of Recognition of Excellence awards to several staff who have provided exemplary dedication and commitment at Our Lady of the Way School. The board recognized Meghan Bourgeois, Lisa Cousineau, and Kendall Olson for their help during times when administration had undergone […]
There’s a whole new world of possibility in store for Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre thanks to a new agreement signed last week with Lakehead University. Following the presentation of a new student-led and traditionally-made canoe at the centre, also known as the Manitou Mounds, on Thursday, June 22, 2023, a special […]
Cue the flags, fireworks and fun! Canada Day is just around the corner, with plenty to take in right across the District. Here’s a round-up of what’s happening on Saturday, so you can plan your day: FORT FRANCES Festivities in Fort Frances are being organized by Beyak Automotive Group, in […]
At the June 20, 2023, special board meeting, the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) approved the 2023‐24 budget of $59,963,360. As identified through the budget consultation, the 2023‐24 RRDSB budget contains many supports for student well‐being and achievement. Supports for improved reading, writing, and math achievement, which were identified […]
After three weeks of racing at the Emo Speedway to shake off the rust, and one weekend away, the weekend warriors at Borderland Racing are back in action with two days of racing this Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1! The championship points battles are tight as can be […]
The 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron recently had its Annual Ceremonial Review. The event is a night to award excellence and grant promotions within the organization. The following is a list of this year’s award recipients: Marksmanship Team: WO2 DeGagne C, WO2 Batiuk, Cpl Saciuk, Cpl Rousseau […]
Northwest Catholic District School Board presents $29 million in the budget for the next academic school year, an amount that considers an increase in staff. The board’s superintendent of business, Laura Mills, proposed the budget at the regular meeting on June 17. She said it draws almost one per cent […]
The third meeting of the United Beef Club was held on June 13, 2023, at Neil and Angela Haw’s. After president Andrea Schram called the meeting to order and we recited our 4-H pledge, we completed some housekeeping items before getting into our two assigned groups to work on our […]
This graph shows water levels in Rainy River, measured at Point Park in Fort Frances, from October 2021, to today. It is courtesy of Environment Canada’s real-time data.
Dozens of young dancers took to the field during the warm-up portion of Friday evening during Couchiching First Nation’s annual powwow that ran from June 23 to 25, 2023. Friday night also featured the princess and brave pageants. While rainy weather was a near constant throughout the weekend event, organizers […]
