Several youngsters participated in the Canada Day parade yesterday with their bikes and wagons decorated with red and white streamers and balloons. Once again, the local Legion gave out prizes to children with the best decorations.
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Jr. Miss “Fun in the Sun” contestant Courtney Spade, left, sponsored by C.C. Complex, tossed candy from her float during the Canada Day parade yesterday.
Taylor Chown had his face painted in front of the Fort Frances Museum on Friday during the BIA’s “Mall Days.”
Callahan and Christian Wiedenhoeft were crowned “Mini-Queen” and “Mini-King” respectively on Friday at the annual Downtown BIA “Mall Days.” After impressive performances on both of their parts during the competitions, they were both awarded with crowns and royal titles. The siblings both rode in the Canada Day Parade on the […]
Cancer survivor Madisyn DeGagne, centre, along with members of the “Pink Attitoode” team, showed off the jersey signed by hockey player Cheryl Pounder that they auctioned off during the annual “Relay for Life” at Pither’s Point Park on Friday. The team also sported a hockey theme, complete with a small […]
Jamie Jenson, left, and Matt Smeeth chowed down on pizza during the pizza eating contest held during “Mall Days” on Friday. The pair placed first and second respectively, with Cassandra Spade finishing third.
Curtis Boivin raced into shore while Kenny Rousseau followed in hot pursuit during the annual bathtub race at Sand Bay. The two finished one-two while Len Bedard came third.
Dear sir: When I was about 10 years old, I asked my father what “oxymoron” meant. He explained that it was the conjunction of mutually exclusive terms—two things that could not possibly go together. He quoted the two most famous examples as “military intelligence” and “bureaucratic initiative.” It took about […]
Dear editor: In a letter dated June 17, 2008, a letter was sent to Premier Dalton McGuinty, which had been prepared by Ontario Nature. In it, a number of organizations had their names attached as supporting the position of Ontario nature as it applies to an exemption of the forest […]
A delegation of 10 women representing Riverside Health Care Facilities, Rainy River District Breast Health Network and the Canadian Cancer Society attended the 5th World Conference on Breast Cancer in Winnipeg on June 5–8. “We had the opportunity to meet with delegates from thirty two countries around the World”, enthused […]
Visitors are invited to come and be introduced to and learn more about some of the critters that live in Voyageurs National Park on Friday, July 4. Park Naturalist Brandon Baker will have activities, songs, and balloon animals for all. This evening is sure to be a hit for ages […]
Wildfire Music, a local disc jockey company, will be moving to a new location in a few months. The company currently is run from Fort Frances, where it was created just over five years ago by current owner Adam Armit. The company has undergone major changes in growth over those […]
