TORONTO—The New Democrats have unveiled their shadow cabinet, promising each of the critics will hold the minority Liberals to account. But NDP leader Andrea Horwath is not issuing any kind of call for her critics to antagonize the government, saying her focus is on co-operation, not power or egos. All […]
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Heather Latter “Flyin’ Bob,” a.k.a. Bob Palmer of Saskatoon, Sask., entertained the crowd at the Townshend Theatre yesterday evening with his juggling and balancing skills. The one-man, three-ring circus act was the opening performance of the 2011-12 “Kids and Company” entertainment series. The next show, “The Life and Adventures of […]
Heather Latter Dressed as a Smurf, two-year-old Erin Tolley checked out an ooey-gooey concoction at the Fort Frances Nursery School Hallowe’en party this morning. Children also carved a pumpkin and enjoyed some treats.
Heather Latter Gladys Payne organized the donated coats yesterday at the East End Hall. The Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville also collected coats, mittens, hats, and scarves there today from 1-4 p.m. in anticipation of giving them away to those in need tomorrow and Thursday (Oct. 26-27) from 1-4 p.m. […]
With her family by her side, Margaret Jean Pollard, 77, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Margaret was born Feb. 14, 1934 in Virden, Man. to the late Robert and Isabella Lochrie. In Fort Frances, Marg enjoyed a […]
Elizabeth Kathleen “Kay” Boucher, of Rainycrest Long-Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 with family and friends at her side. Kay was born in Rainy River, Ont. to the late Samuel and Mary Jane Foster. In her earlier […]
Staff Plans for a district art collective are well underway. “We’d love to have more people coming out,” said local musician Carson Webber, noting the collective isn’t just for visual artists or musicians but anyone with an interest in supporting the arts. “There’s so much work to be done,” he […]
Lucas Punkari With the advantage of the crowd and home ice on their side, the Muskie girls’ hockey team proved to be unstoppable at the Ice For Kids Arena over the weekend. The black-and-gold captured their home tournament for the third time in seven years—the most by any school—after a […]
Staff Town council will be asked tonight to provide funding and potential use of community facilities for the “Uniquely Me” program. Co-ordinator Heather Jarvis will speak to council about the program, which is being offered within the public school system. Created by Girl Scouts of America and Unilever, the program […]
Staff The number of active fires in the West Fire Region is dwindling, having dropped from more than 30 a week ago to 18 as of this morning. Those 18 blazes include eight in Fort Frances District, all of which are being managed because they are beneficial to ecological renewal […]
Heather Latter Liz Clark, left, and June Keddie were among those decked out in pink Saturday for the Rainy River District Breast Health Network’s “Luncheon of Hope” at La Place Rendez-Vous. The well-attended biennial event featured guest speaker Diane Davis, an author and breast cancer survivor.
Heather Latter Liam Quast and his sister, Rowen, enjoyed an afternoon snack Saturday during the fall tea and bake sale at the Church of the Lutheran Hour here.
