Local early childhood educator Rae Ann Wood, left, and Fidelia Torres, coordinator for the Best Start program in Toronto, discussed options that could be explored for early childhood education. A large group of early childhood educators attended the Rainy River District Best Start for Children’s “Summer Celebration” yesterday at Confederation […]
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Acclaimed writer Ruth Culham put on a presentation for local teachers during the annual Rainy River District School Board’s “Summer Institute” Tuesday at Fort Frances High School. The presentation, “Traits in Action,” was to be provide the educators with valuable writing assessment and skill-building knowledge. District students will be back […]
Cathy, left, and Tara Tovey enjoyed an afternoon in their yard playing fetch with canine pal, Sasha, on Monday. Through Tara’s struggles the pair have re-built a solid mother-daughter bond, as it’s now something they cherish dearly. Also seen here is the inspirational poem Tovey wrote to describe her disease. […]
This steer, owned by Kerry Hyatt, was named the 2007 Grand Champion Market Steer. It was purchased by Landmark Feeds after a bid of $2.345/lb.
Chelsea Bragg, centre, was crowned the 2007 Fair Queen on Thursday during the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fall Fair. Sairah Chabot, left, was named First Princess, while Raylene Smith took the title of Second Princess.
Liane Matus proudly held up the four pound smallmouth bass she caught yesterday afternoon on Rainy River with professional angler Jeff Gustafson. Matus and her mother, Cheryl, got to go fishing for the day with Gustafson after Cheryl outbid everyone on the trip during the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship […]
As a friendly gesture, Tanya Cumming handed out copies of the Daily Bulletin and Discover Fort Frances magazine to American tourists stuck waiting in line to cross the border on Friday.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics ran yesterday afternoon from the Civic Centre to Tim Hortons. Over $6,000 was raised by the event for the international competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities in Fort Frances. Ten athletes and a dozen law enforcement officials, from Customs, the jail and […]
Keira Strom of Fort Frances took a ride on the merry-go-round at the 107th Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair on Saturday. The fairgrounds were full of activity all weekend with a variety of events including the midway, the logger’s competition, the 4-H steer auction, and Borderland racing action. […]
Chelsea Bragg was all smiles last night after she was crowned the 2007 Emo Fair Queen. Sairah Chabot was named First Princess while Raylene Smith became the Second Princess. Bridgette Thompson won the title of Miss Congeniality. —Heather Ogilvie photo
Fair-goers enjoyed the bright lights, sweets, and fast rides last night at the Emo fairgrounds. Here, children enjoyed an evening swing as the sun set in the distance. The midway at the Emo Fair is open from noon to midnight today and Saturday. —Amanda Roy photo
Friend and foe alike swarmed Pharmasave goalie Jeremy Nussbaumer (third from left) in the second half of the Borderland Soccer men’s semi-finals last night. The match went to the rival Domino’s team 1-0 in a shootout. Meanwhile on the other field, Emo blanked Gillons 4-0 on the back of two […]
