Sam Odrowski Students and their families (above) joined Crossroads staff for Family Literacy Night on Thursday, where they enjoyed a game of “Pillowcase Bingo.” As the first winner, Reid Seabrook, pictured below with his mom, Megan, had first pick for the specially-designed pillowcases up for grabs. The Scholastic Book Fair […]
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Sam Odrowski Alexa Bagacki flipped a piece of French toast during the “You’re the Chef” program at St. Francis School here earlier this month. The students also made fruit parfaits and learned some culinary skills during the cooking lesson.
Ken Kellar Ashtyn Thomson, left, and Ethan Jeffery took advantage of the sunny weather Monday to polish their shooting skills. Environment Canada says temperatures will dip back below zero Celsius by Friday but more sunshine is forecast for the weekend.
Duane Hicks Public Works has been using the former Shevlin wood yard to dump snow this year. With the mercury rising, the snow piles are melting but the town has taken steps to make sure adjacent properties aren’t at risk of flooding.
Dave Ogilvie For more than 40 years, the staff and students at Sturgeon Creek School have held their annual winter carnival on the last day before March Break. Starting with a pancake breakfast for the families, the older students always have organized and supervised various events for the younger ones. […]
Submitted The Rainy River District School Board presented Donald Young School with its Recognition of Excellence award at last Tuesday night’s board meeting. The school was recognized for their back-to-school pow-wow held in September. Students Makinnley McCormick, left, Taneecha Leonard, Mya Taylor, and Alia McQuaker did a fantastic job presenting […]
Submitted Laurel Johnson signed books at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg on Feb. 22 following the release of her book, “All Things Mortal.” Around 30 people attended the book-signing to get their copy signed and support the launch.
Sam Odrowski Christine Hampton, organizer of the mill petition that garnered more than 2,500 signatures, handed it over to Troy Kadikoff, constituency assistance for local MPP Greg Rickford, shortly after noon yesterday at his constituency office on Scott Street. Mayor June Caul, along with councillors Andrew Hallikas and Michael Behan, […]
Sam Odrowski A hand-carved and hand-painted wooden cougar and duck are one of the many artistic animal pieces on display at the library. Artist Ray Coran enjoys collecting his carvings and giving them as gifts to family and friends.
Sam Odrowski Brian Love of the Rainy River District Trappers’ Council taught St. Michael’s School students about trapping equipment, animal furs, and pelts during “Voyageur Day” there on Thursday. The trapping workshop was one of many stations students cycled through over the course of the day, which also included Métis […]
Matt Chalmers made his way around the final turn en route to placing third in the skate ski 10-km race that was part of the second-annual Rainy Lake “Loppet” on Saturday afternoon. Hosted by the Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club, nine skiers took advantage of the mild winter day to […]
Jamie Mountain Matt Booth was able to steer away a dangerous scoring chance from his crease during the second period of the Fort Frances Lakers’ 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Iron Rangers on Sunday afternoon at the Ice For Kids Arena. Booth made 25 saves to help the Lakers earn […]
