• Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
    Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

    The full chorus stayed true to the theme of “Around the World” by belting out “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)” by They Might Be Giants during a full dress rehearsal last night for Fort Frances High School’s annual musical revue, which runs tomorrow through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre.

  • ‘Gift of Hope’
    ‘Gift of Hope’

    St. John’s Anglican Church Sunday School students Emma Keeler, front row left, McKenna Begin, Hailey Beaudry, and Tory Beaudry, along with Hallee Nugent, back row left, Logan Nugent, Brayton Levesque, and Kaylyn Levesque, presented Capts. Marlene and Angel Sandoval with boxes full of donations for the Salvation Army food bank Sunday evening. The children had gone to the homes of family, friends, and fellow parishioners that afternoon to gather food items.

  • First book
    First book

    Mary Fisher, left, was the first person to receive her copy of “Dance is on Fire!” by Neil McQuarrie during the author’s first book-signing held Friday afternoon at the Emo Inn in Emo. A second book-signing was held Saturday at Pharmasave in Fort Frances.

  • Curling action
    Curling action

    Dave Bondett, above, looked on as his rinkmates worked hard to sweep his rock into the house during men’s curling action Monday night at the local club. Brad Houghton, below, kept his eyes on the broom as he delivered a shot.

  • ‘Spirit’ of charity
    ‘Spirit’ of charity

    A sampling of the items donated so far for the silent auction at this year’s “Spirit of Christmas” fundraiser was spotted at Tichborne’s Real Estate office this morning—and much more awaits those who atend the annual event this Sunday (Nov. 23) from 4-8 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Those wanting to donate items must get them in by this Friday (drop them off at Tichborne’s).