A new corporate agreement between Confederation College and the Rainy River District School Board will mean an easier transition into college for some high school graduates. The deal will mean students at Fort Frances High School will have the option of earning dual credits that apply both at Fort High […]
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Mitchell Haw, a Grade 7 student at Sturgeon Creek School, didn’t come home from the Canada Wide Science Fair held last month in Saguenay, Que. with a trophy or a first-place finish. But he did receive on honorable mention, meaning he placed fourth in the junior Life Sciences category. Along […]
Fort Frances Theatre will present its second performance of the year this coming Thursday through Saturday (June 15-17) beginning at 7:30 p.m. But unlike the upscale dinner theatre that was staged at La Place Rendez-Vous back in April, this play—entitled “Breaker Calling Cinderella”—will take place in a big red barn, […]
Most local anglers have a big fish story. Usually the tale involves a titanic struggle between angler and fish—be it bass, walleye, or northern pike. Fourteen-year-old Colin Barton’s big fish story is a little different, though. He recently was enjoying a beautiful summer’s day fishing for walleye on Rainy Lake […]
Katie Weatherston is giving back to the sport she loves. A member of Canada’s Olympic gold medal-winning women’s hockey team in Turino, Italy this past winter, Weatherston is spending what little free time she has this summer teaching the game at her all-girl hockey school. For Weatherston, running the school […]
With 14 graduates in attendance, Confederation College held its annual convocation ceremony Monday night at the Townshend Theatre. College president Patricia Lang told the graduates that sharing in convocation is one of her greatest pleasures. “Tonight we celebrate your success,” she remarked. “My advice to you is to live your […]
While Fort Frances native Jade Dittaro has had success with the “Best Buddies” program in London, Ont., the program was launched here earlier this year to great promise. The program is running both at Fort Frances High School and Rainy River High School, with students volunteering to be partnered up […]
Mat Gamsby in the 3M car went low on the Emo Speedway track on Saturday evening to avoid Denny Trimble’s 66X car. Trimble spun out on the hot lap prior to the start of the heats. —Alex Cruickshank photo
Local firefighter Greg Allan spent some time on Thursday reading to several senior kindergarten students from Robert Moore and Donald Young schools who were part of the “Boys in Literacy” program this year. The program funds activities such as this one that bring in male role models to encourage reading […]
Parents looked on as several students from Sturgeon Creek School in Barwick took part in a potato sack race at the annual family barbecue held there Monday evening. The younger students also enjoyed face-painting, races, and games while the older students played baseball. —Submitted photo
The interior of Rainy Lake Veterinary Services sustained considerable damage Friday afternoon after a van from the parking lot accidentally drove into the front of the building. Crews were out to fix the damage within a few hours. —Crystal Green photo
Kassy Michl received her hat and diploma from her teacher, Angela Gibson, last Wednesday as part of the Fort Frances Nursery School’s graduation. She was one of more than 40 students who enjoyed the ceremony, barbecue, and magic show with their families at the Legion Park. —Crystal Green photo
