Sam Odrowski St. Michael’s students Abi Mattheson, Norah Redford, and Marina Jarvis were happy to receive the St. Patrick’s C.W.L. Award for their performance of “He’s Got the Whole World” by L. London during last Tuesday night’s “Highlights” concert at the Townshend Theatre.
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Stephanie Hagenaars Charlene Strain, an educator and trainer for the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, led a workshop entitled “safeTALK” last Wednesday in conjunction with Mental Health Week (May 7-13). Various aspects of suicide awareness were discussed, as well as how participants can identify and engage […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Katherine Williams, the conductor and creator of the Borderland Community Orchestra, directed the group during a rehearsal last Tuesday evening at Donald Young School in Emo. This year’s spring concert, entitled “Fairy Tales and Magical Stories,” will feature songs such as “Highlights from Wicked” and “Pirates of the […]
Sam Odrowski Jacob Erickson and Mika Kooistra were the two Rose Bowl winners from this year’s Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts, which were presented during the annual “Highlights” concert last Tuesday night at the Townshend Theatre. Erickson was awarded for his performance of Etude, Op. 1, No. […]
of Rainy River District School Board Robert Moore School student Cadance Sinclair, left, played Crossroads School student Teddy Donaldson during the annual chess tournament hosted by Crossroads last Tuesday (May 8).
Sam Odrowski Shawna Grapentine held an art workshop at Crossroads School during its “Parent Engagement Night” last Wednesday. She taught groups of students and their families how to create a sunset with chalk pastels.
Dave Ogilvie Scott Woods and his band literally fiddled up a storm at the Emo Legion last Wednesday, which was the title of this year’s tour. Scott, his sister, Kendra Norris, and Leo Stock, a young Canadian Open champion, entertained a very appreciative crowd. They will be back in the […]
Duane Hicks Roman Spuzak, a student in Fort High teacher Jody Bonner-Vicker’s Grade 8, invited mayor and council to take part in the storm drain stencil initiative the class will be undertaking on May 30 along the riverfront here.
Sam Odrowski Hallee Nugent entertained the Townshend Theatre audience, with the help of Amy Norris, during the pair’s dramatic performance of “Get out of Bed” by Diane Shore last Tuesday night. The performance ended with big laughs from the crowd as the short poem concludes with a big kicker.
Stephanie Hagenaars The Borderland Community Orchestra and the new Borderland Choir rehearsed last Tuesday for the upcoming spring concerts in May. The choir was established earlier this year and, for the first time, will accompany the ochestra to perform “When You Believe” from the animated movie, “The Prince of Egypt.”
“A Little Taste of Italy,” billed as an evening of delicious food, showcasing the many talents of Rainy River High School students, was held there Thursday night. Above, Taya Hagarty, second from right, dished out the lasagna with help from Keira Govier, right, while below Angela Haw, Neil Haw, Hayden […]
Duane Hicks Museum summer student Naomi McManaman checked out “We Were Taught Differently: The Indian Residential School Experience,” the new exhibit on loan from the Lake of the Woods Museum in Kenora, which currently is on display on the main floor of the Fort Frances Museum.
