Heather Latter Local public elementary teachers, occasional teachers, and education support personnel lined the 500 block of Second Street East with picket signs Monday. The one-day strike was part of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario plan to continue sending the government a message that Bill 115 is severely impeding […]
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Duane Hicks While many Borderland residents surely were bemoaning the snowfall as they shovelled out on the weekend, others looked on the bright side and made this large snowman on the 600 block of Third Street West. According to the U.S. National Weather Service, the storm dumped nearly 15 cm […]
Lucas Punkari Abby Sanders tried to move the ball along the floor while being pressured by Jill Howarth during a Borderland Women’s Indoor Soccer League game last Wednesday night at the Fort High gym.
Lucas Punkari Pat Gagne of the La Place Rendez-Vous Voyageurs tried to find a teammate to pass the ball to while Adrian Chapman of Investors Group applied some pressure during a Fort Frances men’s basketball league game last night at Fort High. Thanks to a 26-point outing by Rob McGinnis, […]
Sarah Pruys St. Francis School’s junior division students sang songs at their Christmas concert there yesterday evening. Narrators told the story of Jesus, which was followed by traditional carols that accompanied the story.
Duane Hicks Ken “Kenno” Christiansen shared a few words after receiving his “Citizen of the Year 2012” plaque during last night’s council meeting. “Kenno,” who currently is an assistant coach for the Muskie boys’ hockey team, has coached here for 49 years.
Heather Latter Local public elementary teachers, occasional teachers, and education support personnel set out with picket signs late this morning from the Memorial Sports Centre to the Rainy River District School Board office on Second Street East. The one-day strike is part of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario plan […]
Heather Latter Matthew Rousseau told Santa Claus what he wants for Christmas yesterday when the jolly old man stopped by the “Old-Fashion Christmas” event at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Hosted by the staff and “Friends of the Library,” those on hand were treated to an afternoon of […]
Heather Latter Rainycrest residents Len Shine, left, and Lynn Richardson checked out a nativity scene placed at the front entrance of the building yesterday. Constructed by Joe Galbraith and Nathan Cousineau, with donated wood by Nickle Lake Lumber and hay from Gerber’s farm, the pair intend to build two more […]
Heather Latter Santa Claus donned a pair of skates yesterday as he stopped by to visit the boys and girls of the Border Skating Club’s “Canskate” program. Their on-ice Christmas party also included some festive games, music, and activities.
Heather Latter Sparks Shya Johnson-Luoma, left, and Hailey Joyce helped fill bags of toiletries on Monday to donate to the Women’s Shelter of Hope in Atikokan. It is something the group does once a year, with leader Monica Armour accepting the small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and soap that people […]
Submitted Santa Claus paid an early visit to Rainycrest Long-Term Care here Friday afternoon and gave out oranges to the residents. The Rainycrest Auxiliary hosted the Christmas party, which was held in Hallett Hall this year.
