FORT FRANCES—Students at J. W. Walker School here participated in the fifth-annual “Megaconference Jr.” last Thursday—a world-wide videoconference where students give presentations focusing on academic and cultural issues. “Megaconference Jr., now in its fifth year, is a project designed to give students in elementary and secondary schools around the world […]
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Six Clover Valley Farmers’ Market vendors, along with local ag co-ordinator Jeannette Cawston, attended the annual North American Farmers Direct Marketing Convention at the Wisconsin Dells on Feb. 15-20. Altogether, more than 500 farmers from across Canada and the U.S., as well as a few from the U.K. and Caribbean, […]
While one normally associates the library with a place where peace and quiet in the pursuit of knowledge is highly-valued, rock ’n roll, dancing, and having good old-fashioned fun was the name of the game at the “Rockin’ for the Library” social here Saturday night. The fundraiser netted nearly $13,000 […]
“Marilyn Monroe,” a.k.a. chief librarian Margaret Sedgwick, left, and children’s librarian Andrea Avis were among the many people who fit right into the 1950s-theme at the “Rockin’ for the Library” fundraiser social Saturday at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. The event, which featured raffles, games, and lots of prizes, drew […]
Serving his first customer as the new owner of M&M Meat Shops here, Chris McKinnon waited on Royline Badiuk on Monday morning. McKinnon bought the franchise from Garth Donald and Judie Campbell, who first opened the business here more than a decade ago. McKinnon also will continue to own and […]
Conrad Dueck, the new pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Emo, along with his wife, Lois, and their children, Lorianne, 11, Caleb, eight, Joseph, seven, and Stephen, five, met members of the congregation and community at large during a “meet and greet” tea there Sunday.
New friends Angelina Morris and Kenzie Begin played at the post office play station in the kindergarten classroom during the JK/SK registration at J.W. Walker School last Wednesday. The youngsters were invited on a tour of the school, stopping at such locations as the library, computer lab, office, and kindgarten […]
Matt Johnson, of the Rainy River High School boys’ rink, delivered a rock yesterday morning during NorWOSSA curling action here. The Owls finished with a 3-2 record but it wasn’t enough to catch the first-place Muskies. The Muskie girls’ rink also finished in first in their division, with both teams […]
Property thefts continue to plague the entire Rainy River District. Simply locking up your property can prevent many thefts. Avoid leaving articles in your vehicle that entice thieves. Items such as wallets, purses, phones, and portable audio equipment should never be left in a vehicle. These are just some of […]
While the local Chamber of Commerce’s 20th-annual home and leisure show won’t take place until May 2-3, registrations already are coming in as organizers work out more and more of the details. Chamber officer manager Dawn Booth said late yesterday that 20 exhibitors have registered, which is close to one-third […]
Children’s entertainer Trent Arterberry portrayed a lion as he acted out a story at the Townshend Theatre last night during “The Bigg Show” as part of the Kids & Co. series. Teaching children to use their imagination, Arterberry showed off his comical story-telling, masterful mime, compelling music, and hilarious puppetry. […]
Ethan Jordbro, left, and Sean Murray, of the Muskie boys’ rink, swept a rock down the ice during NorWOSSA curling action here this morning. The locals blanked Queen Elizabeth High School (Sioux Lookout) 7-0. Standings as of press time this morning saw both the FFHS boys’ and girls’ in first […]
