Duane Hicks Anthony Mason and Tannis Drysdale got ready to put “Acts of Kindness” tags up on the wall at the local Legion this morning in preparation for tonight’s benefit dinner and auction. Although the fundraiser in support of the “Community Chest” is sold out, residents still can get in […]
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Duane Hicks Rhondele Angus decided which wreath to take a chance on yesterday during the “Wonderful Wreaths ’n Things” fundraiser at La Verendrye Hospital. Wreaths and crafts will be at the Clover Valley Winter Market today from 5-9 p.m. and again tomorrow (Dec. 4) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., after which […]
Season for giving Capt. Marlene Sandoval, left, Mayor Roy Avis, and Capt. Angel Sandoval officially kicked off the local Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle campaign yesterday at Safeway. The kettles will be out Monday through Saturday until Dec. 24.
Peggy Revell Newly-minted “Citizen of the Year” Joyce Cunningham reached in and pulled out the December winner of the Kiwanis “Trip of the Month” draw alongside Kiwanian Dr. Bob Lidkea yesterday morning. Rick and Lorraine Baker were the winners of a trip to Costa Rica valued at $5,500. Tickets for […]
Peggy Revell Barb Stainke of the Bonnie Blue held up one of the many DVDs now available for rental through “Video King” at her Scott Street business. A large selection of Blue Ray, DVDs, and new and old movies are now available for rent, with video games expected to arrive […]
Duane Hicks Gary Rogozinski looked over some of the recommendations in the proposed “blue box” strategy presented at yesterday evening’s open house at the Civic Centre. Consultant Trow Associates Inc. now is looking for feedback from the public to include in a finalized report to council later this month.
Duane Hicks Shoppers Home Health Care was among the parade participants that took the theme of “Lights & Sounds of Christmas” to heart during Saturday’s 53rd-annual “Parade of Lights.” Their colourful creation won the prize for best business float ($75). See story, more photos A5.
Dave Ogilvie Knox United Church’s “theme baskets” are back again at this year’s “Holly Daze” in Emo. The baskets, which have been on display at Meyer’s Clothing, will be moved to the church on Friday, where everyone is invited for a hot beverage and homemade cinnamon bun, as well as to […]
Dan Falloon Fort Frances Canadians’ forward Brett Bodnarchuk ran into Wayzata defenceman Tyler Fern during round-robin action Saturday of the fourth-annual Gus Lindberg Memorial tournament at the Ice For Kids Arena. The teams tied the game 5-5, but Wayzata won the rematch 8-1 in the tourney final Sunday.
Duane Hicks Debbie Gaylord, left, Tammy Kellar, Nicke Baird, Rochelle Duchnicki, and Natalie DeGagné, with the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s special events committee, showed off wreaths they made Saturday in preparation for the “Wonderful Wreaths ’n Things” fundraiser this week. Wreaths and other crafts will be on display in […]
Duane Hicks Having come all the way from the North Pole, Santa and Mrs. Claus waved to the crowd along the 100 block of Scott Street during the 53rd-annual “Parade of Lights” on Saturday. This year’s parade, sponsored and organized by Causeway General Insurance Brokers. Ltd. for the second time, […]
Peggy Revell Ethel Lowey, Linda Rajala, and Bev Kotnik sat down to enjoy a hot soup lunch on Saturday during Knox United Church’s annual Christmas luncheon and bazaar.
