Gilbert Smith spoke to those gathered at a healing ceremony at the multi-use facility on Couchiching this morning. The event, hosted by Couchiching First Nation, allowed native and non-native residents from the area to join together and learn from one another. Teachings about some of the aboriginal traditionals were to […]
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Students from J.W. Walker School were settling into their temporary classroom in the Robert Moore School gymnasium yesterday. Following an early-morning explosion and fire at the school last Thursday, students have been relocated to available space at Robert Moore, Huffman, and Fort Frances High School. It’s still unknown how long […]
The evacuation order for residents in the area of the Keating Avenue gas leak was lifted late Friday afternoon, and J.W. Walker School has been returned to the control of the Rainy River District School Board. But the investigation continues into the exact cause of the explosion and fire at […]
It was a battle right down to the final minutes, but the Muskie boys’ hockey team clinched its fifth-consecutive berth at the all-Ontarios yesterday afternoon, downing the host Dryden Eagles 3-1 to sweep the best-of-three NorWOSSA final. Captain Ryan Witherspoon opened the scoring with a power-play goal midway through the […]
The explosion at J.W. Walker School shortly after midnight last Thursday happened after a break in the gas line seeped gas into the ground, which fed into the school through the water line. Gas ignited by the school’s electrical equipment blew out the west wall of the gymnasium. In order […]
In response to the controversial situation stemming from an Internet-posted video disrespecting the traditional pow-wow, Couchiching First Nation will host a healing ceremony tomorrow morning at its multi-use facility. Organizers said they feel “it is crucial that we begin to heal as one large community.” The ceremony is open to […]
AbitibiBowater, partnering with the Rainy River Soil & Crop Association, the Emo research station, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and Rainy River Futures, is looking at conducting an on-farm field trial growing switchgrass and reed canary grass for bio-fuel production for the purpose and use with […]
Tanner Bell, past president of the Robert Moore Builders Club, and secretary Alexa Lesperance rearranged items in anticipation of the next wave of customers for their rummage sale Saturday morning at the school. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to a relief fund for J.W. Walker School.
Larry Cousineau, left, chair of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care, drew the Kiwanis “Trip of the Month” winner for March as club member Alan Zucchiatti looked on this morning at International Travel Services. Elaine Sande of Fort Frances won a trip on the Mayan Riviera—valued at $4,300. Next month’s […]
Craig and Maria Sanders swept away during a wind-up bonspiel for the “Little Rockers” program yesterday at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Sponsored by Tim Hortons, the bonspiel saw about 55 participants, including children and their parents. Following the bonspiel, local Tim Hortons owner Gord McQuarrie presented each “Little Rocker” […]
The all-Canadian cast of “ABBAmania” performed the band’s popular hits in front of a full house at the Townshend Theatre here Saturday night. The opening acts were Rod Stewart (Dave Battah) and Tina Turner (Sonia Ndongmo).
(February 29, 2008) – There were no injuries as a result of the explosion causing fire that occurred at J.W. Walker School on Thursday, February 28 at approximately 12:44 AM. The explosion happened after a break in the gas line seeped gas into the ground, which fed into the school […]
