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Peggy Revell Cody Gardiman and Colby McKay took aim during a game of laser tag yesterday in conjunction with Canada Day celebrations at Pither’s Point Park. Other activities there included a volleyball competition, bathtub races, a kids’ 1K run, and 50/50 bingo.
Peggy Revell Singing Janis Joplin’s “Cry Baby,” Brittany Hayes came out on top of the 19 acts at this year’s “Quest for the Best Talent” competition held Tuesday night at the Memorial Sports Centre. Second place went to Katelyn Shortreed, followed by Donny Hollywood in third and Kayla Lauzon fourth.
Elisabeth Heslop Five-year-olds Kathryn Fisher and Macy Holden, complete with painted faces, enjoyed their lunch during the Fort Frances Public Library’s annual “Teddy Bears’ Picnic” on Tuesday at the Fort Frances High School cafeteria. Children’s librarian Andrea Avis said 400-500 youngsters turned out for the picnic this year.
Staff Donna Williamson of Fort Frances was the $10,000 grand prize winner of the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Canada Day Cash Lottery” fundraiser raffle. Winning $2,000 was Barb Turgeon of Fort Frances while Marie Kreger of Rainy River won the $1,000 prize up for grabs. The four $500 winners […]
Staff The Ministry of Natural Resources reported no new fires this past week. The fire hazard is “low” across most of the West Fire Region, with the exception of a small pocket in Fort Frances District that’s considered “moderate.” But that doesn’t mean those spending time outdoors should let their […]
the MNR The deadline for hunters to apply for the antlerless deer validation tag draw has been extended to Monday, July 6 from Tuesday, June 30 due to high demand. Hunters with a valid hunting version Outdoors Card can apply to the Antlerless Deer Tag Draw by phone or in […]
