Peggy Revell With fellow “models” looking on, Livia Lundon opened up a “case” during the slightly-modified version of “Deal or No Deal” at the third-annual “Old Bags Lunch” in the Fort High cafeteria. For participants whose raffle tickets were drawn, each case revealed a correlating bag that they won.
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Peggy Revell Keep an eye out for Sparks like Kaylen Cunningham, as well as Brownies, Girl Guides, and Pathfinders, over the next few weeks as they begin their spring cookie-selling blitz across the district. See story on A2.
Peggy Revell Tessa Elias and Samantha Halliday, above, took their turns on the runway to show off some of the latest fashion for girls during the local Business Women’s Network’s annual spring fashion show Sunday afternoon at La Place Rendez-Vous. At right, Melissa McPherson struck a pose at the end […]
Mitch Calvert Peter Jensen stretched out for the birdie during his victory over Long Le of Atikokan in senior boys’ singles badminton action Monday at the NorWOSSA qualifier hosted by Fort High. Jensen finished the round-robin with a 5-0 record to advance to the NorWOSSA next Wednesday (April 15) in […]
Peggy Revell Shauna Bell and Lisa Stasiuk, above, were among the dozen people who came out Saturday morning to participate in a Ukrainian egg decorating workshop at the Fort Frances Museum. Participants were shown how the traditional designs were made and got to create their own special egg.
Arlene Georgeson Dear Mike: With our annual “Daffodil Drive” completed for another year, I want to thank everyone who offers continued support for this fundraiser. The local Beta Sigma Phi sorority volunteers to promote daffodil sales in Fort Frances with the hope that a cure for cancer can be found. […]
David Kircher Dear editor: This letter is in response to the comments attributed to the chairman of the Rainy River District School Board and its director of education in your April 1, 2009 article headlined “Kircher petition gains momentum.” The board has responded to my requests, however, their answers either […]
Michael J. Meunier Dear editor: Re: the memorial cross set up on Highway 11/71 just past the CN tracks and below the Superior Propane bulk plant. We go to Fort Frances a couple of times a month, and we always are impressed by the decorations and flowers on that cross. […]
Larry Wood Dear editor: I read with interest the column headlined “Call of the lake already beckoning” (From the Publisher’s Pen) in the March 25 edition of the Times. The serious question being, “When will the lake go out?” For the publisher, here are some stats I’ve had the opportunity […]
We already have finished the first week of April. Sunday was Passover, which leads into the Christian Easter celebration this coming weekend. Normally at this time of April, the blanket of snow that has covered the district would have disappeared, and Sunday morning services would be marked with bright sunshine […]
This week, I’d like to tell you about an important private member’s bill that I have tabled in the House of Commons, as well as remind you about the disability tax credit workshops and town hall meetings I have planned for this week and next. First off, I’ve always believed […]
