By Frank Bajak Of The Associated Press And Lise Olsen Of The Houston Chronicle The Associated Press HOUSTON — A toxic onslaught from the nation’s petrochemical hub was largely overshadowed by the record-shattering deluge of Hurricane Harvey as residents and first responders struggled to save lives and property. More than […]
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Sam Odrowski Sylvie Schimann, Madeline Schimann, and Yannick Shimann sold homemade jewellery during the Mini-Entrepreneurs Vendor Market that took place last Thursday in the basement of Curvy Chick.
A pair of seagulls braved the chilly temperatures as they perched by the docks at the Sorting Gap Marina here Monday afternoon. Local lore says the seagulls’ return heralds three more “snows” until spring arrives for good in Borderland. -Sam Odrowski photo
Duane Hicks Brenner Bagacki, above left, and his sister, Hayden Allam, chose just the right Lego pieces to build their creations while, above right, library program director Andrea Avis got ready to put Harper Woolsey and Gabby Bourgeault’s structure to the test during the “Lego Zip-Line Challenge” held Thursday at […]
Sam Odrowski Maddie Buttner enjoyed putting together her “magical fairy jar lantern” during one of the March Break activities held at the Fort Frances Public Library last week. The craft used patterns that were designed on the library’s new “Cricut Maker.”
of Dave Ogilvie Louise Bliss served coffee to Doug and Coleen Cross at the Emo Hospital Auxiliary’s annual Shamrock tea and bake sale held Friday afternoon at the health centre’s cafeteria. Auxiliary members would like to thank everyone for attending and contributing to the auxiliary’s work in the hospital in […]
Duane Hicks Lindsey Grandbois, left, cheered on Dani Rousseau as she delivered a “stone” while demonstrating the “Draw-to-the-Button” curling game set up in the showroom at Sunset Country Ford here. In addition to being decked out in black and gold in support of the Muskie rinks competing at the OFSAA […]
Jamie Mountain Guest speakers Jackie McCormick and Trevor Bonot offered words of encouragement for all the athletes attending the OFSAA curling banquet last night in the Fort High gym. The Stratton-born siblings, who earned a silver medal together at the world mixed curling championships in Champéry, Switzerland back in October, […]
Sam Odrowski Janice Marshall, left, and Gayle Ikola celebrated St Patrick’s Day by attending the “Baked Potato Bar” fundraiser dinner at the Church of the Holy Spirit here. Admission was a free-will offering for the church’s outreach projects in the local community, with about 40 people turning out to celebrate […]
Duane Hicks This is just a fraction of the books Revco Carpet has had donated for its annual fundrasier book sale this week. The book sale runs today through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and again Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon. The public can drop by the store at 950 Fifth […]
Sam Odrowski Curvy Chick was taken over by seven groups of young entrepreneurs for a “Mini-Makers Vendor Market” over a two-hour period on Thursday. The children were able to set up their booths free of charge, and sold everything from baked goodies to arts and crafts. Organizers Jennifer Horton and […]
Staff Plans are underway for the Business & Community Expo 2018 set for April 27-28 at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The event, sponsored by Tbaytel, will be held at the Fort Frances Curling Club for a third year and vendors already are singing up to participate. “We still have […]
