As usual, once students are out on summer holidays, maintenance crews from the Rainy River District School Board will begin work on district schools. The most extensive project this year will be the reconstruction of J.W. Walker School’s gymnasium, which was destroyed after a gas leak sparked an explosion and […]
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After learning the town has agreed to make rain barrels available to residents right across the district, members of J.W. Walker School’s Environmental Club now are working to promote the barrels until they’re all sold. Grade 7 students Alyssa Spence and Hailey Clendenning said yesterday they’re excited the town agreed […]
A recent eco-friendly project that’s been sweeping schools and workplaces across North America is the litter-less lunch. Over the past couple of years, students and workers have started to become more conscious of the amount of waste that’s produced from their brown-bag lunch. The excessive use of convenient and individual […]
The Ontario Forestry Coalition (OFC) offered a presentation during a public meeting here Monday urging local residents to send a message to the McGuinty government that the new Endangered Species Act (ESA) will hurt communities like Fort Frances. “We’re not opposed to the act, but we’re opposed to how it […]
Fort High student Josh Strain represented his school at the all-Ontario track and field showdown in Hamilton this past weekend, competing in the long, high, and triple jump competitions. Strain, 16, finished an impressive fourth in the high jump to go with a 16th-place showing in the triple jump and […]
Despite cool, wet weather this spring that’s made tilling and planting a challenge, district farmers are optimistic about the growing season ahead. At the Emo Agriculture Research Station, crops have germinated but haven’t done a whole lot since, research co-ordinator Kim Jo Bliss noted. Grassy weeds, on the other hand, […]
With Greyhound bus service between Fort Frances and Thunder Bay scheduled to be discontinued Aug. 20, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton and local municipal representatives are trying to find a solution to retain the bus route—as well as reinstate bus service to Winnipeg via Minnesota. “The best solution would be […]
Maisie Fichuk worked on her ball-handling skills while others waited their turn during the under-12 soccer program Saturday. Organized by Sarah Noonan, the program meets once weekly for a 90-minute session at the St. Francis Sportsfields.
OPP Cst. Anne McCoy served up coffee with a smile at the drive-thru window last Wednesday afternoon during “Camp Day” at Tim Hortons. In addition to a “jail or bail” cell, a book sale, and other fundraisers, proceeds from every cup of coffee purchased that day will be donated to […]
Isabelle McNabb-Hansen of Stratton is well on her way to earning her water wings. She is enrolled in the Parent/Tot class at the Lake of the Woods pool in Baudette with her mom, Andrea McNabb. The purpose of this class is for parents and children to become comfortable in the […]
Alyssa Spence, left, and Hailey Clendenning, Grade 7 students at J.W. Walker, explained the features of the Raincatcher 4000 rain barrels the public can now order either at the Civic Centre or Memorial Sports Centre. They cost $65 (taxes included) each and will be available for pickup at the Pubic […]
The African Children’s Choir received a standing ovation and warm reception from the packed house at Bethel Baptist Church here Friday evening. Funds raised by the group’s current cross-Canada tour go towards the development of projects in Africa, as well as the education of choir members.
