Ken Kellar Emcee Melanie Williams of Party Rock DJ Services took to the stage to direct those attending the “Spring in Hawaii Gala” at the Emo Arena to the different tables set up for the night. The gala also featured “Island Breeze,” a group from Steinbach that played familiar tunes […]
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Ken Kellar Rosina Woodgate, right, collected playing cards from her parents, Maria and Shawn Woodgate, as they sharpened their number skills at the Math Night held at the Couchiching Multi-use Facility on Thursday evening. The night was held by the Northwest Catholic District School Board and Couchiching First Nation and […]
Ken Kellar George Meekis, left, Nikita Morrisseau, Darcy Whitecrow, Stephanie Legree and Jess Wilson posed for a photo at the “We Wear Red” BBQ held at the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services building on King’s Highway on Sunday. Whitecrow is a National Aboriginal Representative for the United Steelworkers (USW) […]
Sam Odrowski Mayor June Caul, left, Nigigoonsiminikaaning Chief Will Windigo, Mitaanjigamiing Chief Janice Henderson, Couchiching Chief Brian Perrault, and Naicatchewenin Chief Wayne Smith shared big smiles before cutting into the celebration cake following the signing of the Joint Declaration of Friendship and Intent at Point Park last Wednesday. A BBQ […]
Katelyn Brown looked to charge down the pitch with the ball while she was closely pursued by a Sioux Lookout Warriors’ opponent during the second half of the Rainy River Owl girls’ soccer team’s 3-0 win in the NorWOSSA ‘A’ regular season-opener last Wednesday afternoon at RRHS. Brown was held […]
Ken Kellar Alexis Latter performed “Protecto, Kid Hero!” from “Between Good & Evil” at the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ “Highlights Concert.” Latter was awarded the Bertha Livingstone Award, Elementary for the Most Promising Student (Grade 5) and was also recommended to the Manitoba Provincial Festival for […]
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 […]
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.
