With a wave of a wand and a spoken spell, the Fine Line Art Gallery co-op is starting to transform its Mowat Avenue location for its annual spring art show. The theme of this year’s show is “Abracadabra,” and the public is encouraged to visit the gallery next week to […]
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Property owners in all classes will see a small tax increase this year after town council votes on the 2007 budget at a meeting slated for April 23. At a budget meeting Monday, council received a report from treasurer Laurie Witherspoon noting that in order to balance the 2007 operating […]
It’s that time of year again for Rainy River District residents to give the “gift of life” as Canadian Blood Services is holding its annual spring donor clinic April 25-26 at Fort Frances High School. Interested donors can make an appointment prior to the two-day clinic by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283) […]
FORT FRANCES—More than 70 district property owners, producers, and municipal representatives gathered in Stratton on Monday night, following a forage insurance meeting, to learn about the Clean Water Act. The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association brought in Chris Attema, a water quality specialist for the provincial association, who is responsible for […]
The junior skaters portrayed cheerleaders during the Border Skating Club’s performance of “High School Musical” on Saturday. The show also ran Sunday afternoon at the Ice for Kids Arena. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Volunteer Sharlene Radbourne read a story with JK student Ayla Whitecrow during the first session of the relaunched “Folklore” program at F.H. Huffman School here Tuesday morning. The program brings volunteers from the community into the school to read to kindergarten students for an hour once a week. —Melanie Béchard […]
Luc Desserre, left, and Gregory Fehr make up part of the brass section in the Our Lady of the Way School band, which started up this year under the direction of principal Brendan Hyatt. The band is progressing very well and is slated to participate in the annual Festival of […]
The Fort Frances Choraliers, under the direction of Diane Maxey, celebrated Easter in song Sunday afternoon before a full house at St. Mary’s Church. The program, narrated by Darren Ward, consisted of two parts—“The Offer Still Stands” and “Amazing Grace.” A second performance will be held Monday, April 9 at […]
Major-General Stanley, played by Ross Kircher, found himself in a pretty precarious position as pirates threatened his life in Fort Frances High School’s production of “The Pirates of Penzance.” The show opened Wednesday night and ran until Saturday, with the final two shows being sold out. —Melanie Béchard photo
Since 2005, students at F.H. Huffman School here have been benefiting from the “Breakfast Buddies” program through a partnership with the United Native Friendship Centre. Tonight, the Rainy River District School Board will recognize the “Breakfast Buddies” program—and the volunteers who make it possible—with its monthly Recognition of Excellence Award. […]
Those who want to attend the Kiwanis Club’s annual Good Friday breakfast had better act now as there’s only a small number of tickets left for the extremely popular event. As of this morning, there were 15 tickets left at Drs. Lidkea, Elliott and Lidkea, where the tickets are being […]
Scaffolding has been erected around the CIBC as a safeguard against falling debris. In the past week, small pieces of the building’s facade have fallen off at the northeast and northwest corners. Repairs will be done on the building, which is well over 100 years old, in the future. —Duane […]
