Irene Hill-Haver looked over all the items being raffled off before deciding which bags to put her ticket into during Sunday’s Remembrance Day Tea.
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Duane Hicks Garry Domres, the great-nephew of pioneer photographer William Hampden Tener, admired a preview copy of “Rainy River Valley Beginnings”–the soon-to-be available book featuring Tener’s photos during Thursday’s gala.
Derek Harrison provided folk music for the mood during Thursday night’s gala. While many guests dressed up for the event, the atmosphere was fun and relaxed.
Submitted A group of heifers meandered around the ring in front of buyers on Saturday during the fifth and final cattle sale of the year at the Stratton sales barn. The extra sale added on for this fall saw 698 head go through the auction ring for a total of […]
Duane Hicks Tbaytel president and CEO Dan Topatigh addressed a small crowd at the official launch of the new “Fibre” services here Monday at the Civic Centre. He noted the new services have seen a high level of interest from local residents and businesses, exceeding the company’s expectations.
Nicholas Donaldson Julianna Donaldson sampled some homemade fudge at the “Oh For Fudge Sakes” booth at the Alberton “Holiday Bazaar” on Saturday in the Alberton municipal office. Shoppers also were treated to a holiday performance by the Fort Frances Choraliers, led by Diane Maxey, as they looked around for possible […]
Nicholas Donaldson Members of the Fort Frances High School Student Leadership Council dropped off a load of non-perishable food items to Sunset Country Ford staff Dani Rousseau and Terry Mueller on Friday. The students collected items door-to-door on Hallowe’en to add to the dealership’s “We Scare Hunger/Free the Children” food […]
This giant nutcracker, made by Eric Fagerdahl, was one of the many unique items up for bid during the live auction portion of the gala. It was won by Andrew Hallikas for $200.
Duane Hicks Sarah Marusyk showed off an afghan made and donated by fellow “Friend” Kimmy Daley while Kim Cornell solicited bids from the crowd during the live auction portion of Thursday night’s gala.
Duane Hicks Coun. Ken Perry checked out the back-up power supply for the new Tbaytel fibre optic network Monday during a tour of the regional network centre on Sixth Street West. In addition to housing all of the network components that support the delivery of all five of Tbaytel’s “Fibre” […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The Emo and District Lions’ Club’s annual “Hunters’ Dinner” was a total success despite the inclement weather. About 300 people enjoyed a fantastic meal of moose roast, deer stew, bear/apple sausage, fish, and a delicious dessert. The evening also included a penny table, a 50/50 draw, a […]
Robin McCormickDevlin correspondent On Remembrance Day this Saturday (Nov. 11), communities across the district will pay tribute to those who gave their lives in war. I encourage all who are able to come out and remember those who allow us to live with the freedom we do today. The Royal […]
