One home in Rainy River District has opened its doors to foster children in need for nearly 10 years, and the foster parents say they wouldn’t think twice about doing it all over again. They say it’s challenging and sometimes difficult, but that the rewards outweigh it all—despite the devastating […]
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The Northwest Catholic District School Board established a mandate for its new French Immersion committee at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The new committee has been charged to “recommend to the [board] strategies to maintain the viability of the French Immersion program by a). reviewing existing reports and practices; […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board on Tuesday night passed a motion to officially support the province’s new “Best Start” program, and is considering additions to two schools in order to meet its requirements. Barb Buffet, “Best Start” co-ordinator for the Kenora District Services Board, provided the local Catholic board […]
Emo councillors voted by ballot last week on a candidate to replace former Coun. Geoff Pearce, who had resigned last month. Ed Carlson won the majority of the votes and will be sworn in at the next council meeting. Others who let their names stand were Gerd O’Sullivan, Ingrid Krampetz, […]
“Back at it again for another year.” These words were spoken by Bob Tkachuk as he watched the two squash courts at the Memorial Sports Centre alive with activity by youngsters. Junior squash is back for its seventh year of operation under the tutelage of Fort Frances’ royal squash couple […]
After having to wait for weeks to try out the new Kiwanis skate park here, area skateboarders finally got a chance to do just that during a “skate-a-thon” fundraiser Saturday afternoon. And they were impressed. “It’s pretty wicked. I like it here,” said Fort Frances resident Tim Sharp. “It’s one […]
It was the 10th day of the Tishri last Thursday—and that meant it was Yom Kippur. It is a day observed by those who follow the Jewish faith. And while millions took the day, which is called the Day of Atonement, to atone themselves of their sins they had made […]
The Northwest Catholic District School Board is considering an expansion to St. Michael’s School in order to meet the requirements for the provincial government’s new “Best Start” program. “Best Start” is designed to address the needs of children and families, from birth to Grade 1, covering health, education, child care, […]
In conjunction with Small Business Week, the Rainy River Future Development Corp. is hosting a seminar on how to start a small business this Thursday evening. Angela Halvorsen, the RRFDC’s business development officer, said there were five spots available as of Tuesday morning. Those interested can contact her at 274-3276 […]
The executive officers of the Builders Club at Robert Moore School were installed during a special ceremony last night. From left are Alora Desrosier, secretary, Samantha Mueller, president, Katelyn Shortreed, vice-president, and Melanie Scott, treasurer. Kiwanis member Dr. Robert Lidkea was on hand to install the officers. The Builders Club […]
Angelo Daniele of Thunder Bay rode down a railing at the new Kiwanis skate park during the “skate-a-thon” fundraiser Saturday. Daniele and some other skaters were here to check out the park and visit with friends here. The fundraiser saw around 60 pledged youth on skateboards, BMX bikes and in-line […]
A “skate-a-thon” held Saturday afternoon for the new Kiwanis skate park brought in around $2,500 for the fundraising campaign. Organizer Patsy Roy noted they certainly didn’t raise as much money as the first “skate-a-thon” held in late 2002 at the Ice for Kids Arena, which brought in about $13,000. But […]
