Valedictorian Kendyn Faragher reminisced about memories he and his classmates have made, and also offered them words of encouragement in their future endeavours, during his speech at the Fort High graduation ceremony last Thursday evening in the Ice For Kids Arena.
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Sam Odrowski Fort High grad Jacob Gustafson received the Ralph Whetstone Trophy and the Lenora Colvin Memorial Award at last Thursday’s graduation ceremony held at the Ice For Kids Arena.
Stephanie Hagenaars Jacqueline Csik was first in line to have her head shaved by Paula Jensen of Shear Serenity on Saturday during “Relay for Life” events at the Rainy Lake Square. She decided to have her head shaved to commemorate her 30th anniversary of surviving cancer while also remembering her […]
of the Rainy River District School Board Rainy River High School valedictorian Madison Whetzel delivered her address last Wednesday evening during the graduation ceremony held in the school’s gym. She spoke to the fact some grads may not know what their career path is yet but that this is okay […]
Stephanie Hagenaars A come-and-go tea was held Saturday afternoon at Knox United Church here to say farewell to Rev. Barb Miller, who retired after serving 10 years with the church and 28 years in the district. A few members of the church presented Rev. Miller with parting words and gifts. […]
Duane Hicks A display of four masks made by local individuals who recently participated in the Brain Injury Services of Northern Ontario (BISNO) “Unmasking Brain Injury” initiative now can be seen at the Fort Frances Public Library. The idea behind the initiative is that there’s a story behind every mask–and […]
Fort High graduate Anthony Gill-Roisin accepted his diploma from principal Bill Daley inside the Ice for Kids Arena on Thursday evening. In addition to his diploma, he received the Ontario Recreational Kayak Association Certification and the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program Certificate.
Sam Odrowski Margaret and Sonny Ferris enjoyed a free barbecued meal at Emo Feeds on Friday as part of its official grand opening. Plenty of sales and specials were held at the store last Thursday to Saturday, including the “Bucket Sale” where patrons received 15 percent off any items they […]
of the Rainy River District School Board Rainy River High School graduate and Ontario Scholar Stephan Brown accepted his diploma from principal Michelle Mosbeck last Wednesday evening. He also was presented with the Science North Award later on.
Adrianna, Mike and Bev McCoy, along with Kim Bruyere, took part in this year’s “Relay for Life” held Saturday at the Rainy Lake Square here. The team, named “Wings of Hope,” has been particitpating in the local event for 11 years. After hearing word that “Relay” likely would not be […]
Stephanie Hagenaars These hops are in their second year of growth after being planted last summer at the Emo Agricultural Research Station in a trial to see how the crop grows here. The crop can grow up to one foot per day and some can reach 25 feet in length […]
