Jamie Mountain Students at Fort High were treated to an interesting sport that they may have never played before as the Health and Wellness Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students organized a spikeball “try day” last Tuesday. Spikeball, also known as roundnet, is a fast-paced hybrid between volleyball and four […]
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Ken Kellar Brianna Eldridge, left, and Katelyn Bruyere posed with their Rose Bowls at the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ “Highlights Concert.” Eldridge was awarded the Rose Bowl for the vocal division, and Bruyere won the Rose Bowl for the piano division. Both have won a Rose […]
Ken Kellar Staff and supporters of the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association and Fort Frances Mayor June Caul held up the CMHA flag for “Mental Health Week” on Monday. CMHA will be holding events and workshops throughout the district this week in support of “Mental Health […]
Staff The Rainy River Legion was a beehive of activity last Wednesday afternoon during the Rainy River Hospital Auxiliary’s annual “Strawberry Social.” Auxiliary supporters came out to the popular fundraiser to enter draws, play the penny table, socialize, and of course, and enjoy a yummy dessert.
Submitted Jackson Arpin posed in front of the OFSAA banner at the OFSAA badminton championships held last Thursday through Saturday in North Bay. The Rainy River Owl standout compiled a 3-3 record at the all-Ontarios to cap his high school career.
Dave Ogilvie Students at Sturgeon Creek School in Barwick rehearsed a scene from Disney’s and Cameron Mackintosh’s version of “Mary Poppins” yesterday during a dress rehearsal. Join them tomorrow (May 9) and Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. for a lively presentation. Admission is only $5.
Jamie Mountain Zak Quran stuck his leg out in an attempt to swipe the ball away from a Red Lake Rams’ opponent during the first half of the Rainy River Owl boys’ soccer team’s 3-1 win in the NorWOSSA ‘A’ regular season-opener last Wednesday afternoon at RRHS. The Owls didn’t […]
Submitted Josie Wilson was happy where she is as she performed “I Won’t Hatch” by Shel Silverstein during the “Highlights Concert” last Tuesday evening. Wilson was awarded the Little Theatre Award for Best Newcomer.
Jamie Mountain Reece Chorney looked to make a quick move and elude this Red Lake Rams’ opponent during the Rainy River Owl boys’ soccer team’s 3-1 win in the NorWOSSA ‘A’ regular season-opener last Wednesday afternoon at RRHS. Chorney netted a goal in that one to help pace the Owls’ […]
Ken Kellar Performers in the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ “Highlights Concert” took to the stage as a group last Tuesday evening. According to organizers, roughly 450 participants took part in this year’s festival across the six divisions.
Submitted On April 25, Grade 6 students in Kari-Lynn Beckett’s class at Robert Moore School went with Henry Miller from the Sportsman’s Club to his property in Alberton. Students were guided by Miller, and learned about the biodiversity of plants and animals, including invasive species and the relationships between different […]
Submitted Debbie Jean’s French Immersion Kindergarten Class from St. Michael’s School performed some French songs during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ “Highlights Concert.” The class was awarded the Knights of Columbus Trophy for Best Primary Choir (Grades K-3) as well as the Elementary Teacher’s Federation of […]
