Heather Latter Mikayla Chiasson was one of many dancers who took to the stage as Fort Dance Studio presented its 13th-annual recital, entitled “Out of the Box,” on Saturday and Sunday evenings at the Townshend Theatre.
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Heather Latter Despite the cold and soggy conditions, Ria McPherson, left, and her daughter, Melissa, walked their dogs, “Shiloh” and “Jasper,” during the annual “Purina Walk for Dog Guides” here yesterday afternoon. Organized by the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club, the event brought in about $1,000 for dog guide training […]
Lucas Punkari Jason Rostek, left, and Paul Allan smiled after finding out they already were the 2012 Emo Walleye Classic champs without having to weigh in their four fish Saturday afternoon at the Emo/La Vallee Arena.
Sarah Pruys A “Zumba” workout, led by the women from Energy Fitness, was one of three sessions attended by participants at the “Eat Clean: Get it Right and Keep it Tight” workshop Friday at La Place Rendez-Vous here. Those on hand listened to diet guru Tosca Reno in the morning, […]
Heather Latter Saylor Easton, left, Makayla Gibb, and Erika Danylchuk of Fort Dance Studio’s “Toddler Trot” program rehearsed a routine for their upcoming recital, entitled “Out of the Box,” yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. Performances will take place there tomorrow and Sunday beginning at 7 p.m., with tickets available […]
Geraldine May Skinner passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. after a brief illness, in the company of beloved family and friends. She was born July 1, 1925. Geraldine was the devoted wife of Dr. Harry Skinner, and mother of Steven […]
Heather Latter Bailley Strom discussed career options with Prem Modha of the University of Winnipeg yesterday during the first-annual career fair and training expo hosted by NCDS here. The fair, which was held at the Memorial Sports Centre, featured more than 70 booths and exhibitors.
Lucas Punkari 2009 EWC champs Ted Heynes (waving) and Kelvin Caul battled the windy conditions this morning while heading for the dam in Fort Frances as the 11th-annual tournament got underway on the Rainy River. A total of 42 teams are fighting it out for this year’s crown, which will […]
Lucas Punkari The 11th-annual Emo Walleye Classic got underway this morning as 42 teams hit the waters of the Rainy River, with most racing towards the dam in Fort Frances after departing from the Front Street boat launch. The hottest topic of conversation among the 84 anglers this morning was […]
Duane Hicks Local residents and the town will have to wait to learn the Ontario Municipal Board’s decision regarding an appeal of the re-zoning of property located between Minnie Avenue and Williams Avenue, sometimes referred to as the “Nelson Street Park.” After hearing more than four hours of evidence both […]
Sarah Pruys Garett Macdonald, left, of Rainy River Resources tried out a heavy machinery simulator at the Confederation College booth this morning during the first-annual Career Fair and Training Expo hosted by NCDS, while Steve Youden (a recent graduate of the paramedic program and a student employee at the college) […]
courtesy of Caitlin Fletcher This porcupine was spotted earlier this week near a Walker Avenue residence.
