Dan Falloon Jr. Muskies Tyler Ruppenstein and Jordan McTavish leapt in an attempt to block a shot from a Miles Macdonnell Buckeye opponent in Saturday morning action a the Sturgeon Heights Huskies’ tournament. Fort High went 1-3 in the round robin, defeating Sturgeon Heights 2-0 (25-15 and 27-25), and then […]
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Duane Hicks The African Children’s Choir performed Friday evening before a packed house at the Townshend Theatre. The choir, made up of orphaned children from various parts of Africa, tours the world raising money that enables the children to continue their education and build awareness to the plight of the […]
Peggy Revell Border Skating Club members zoomed around the ice while decked out in their Hallowe’en costumes during practice Tuesday evening. The youngsters had the opportunity to show off their spooky ensembles—one of the many holiday-themed events that have been occuring all this week locally.
Submitted Fort Frances native Tyler Bell wants people to vote for him online in the “Jamaica Mon” contest.
Peggy Revell Heather Jarvis passed along the unwanted “hot potato” to Linda Keeler during one of the many fun games and activities at yesterday evening’s “Say Goodnight to Breast Cancer” event organized by the Rainy River District Breast Health Network. Dozens of women—many decked in their pink pyjamas—came out to […]
Duane Hicks Leon’s franchisee Mark Howarth joined staff, family, and colleagues in releasing balloons yesterday afternoon after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly-opened Leon’s Home Furnishing Superstore on Scott Street. The balloons contain $100 in Leon’s coupons, which anyone who finds one can bring in to Leon’s to redeem for […]
Peggy Revell 1st Fort Frances Sparks member Joelle Bruyere showed off the pumpkin cookie she decorated during yesterday evening’s Hallowe’en party hosted by the older Girl Guides unit. It was one of many spooky celebrations children across the district have been participating in during the lead-up to Hallowe’en this Sunday.
Duane Hicks “Boxing champ” Ryan Danylchuk was among nearly 300 costumed kids who flocked to Wal-Mart yesterday for its sixth-annual kids’ Hallowe’en scavenger hunt. Trick-or-treaters went from department to department to collect safety tips and treats.
Peggy Revell While promoting breast cancer awareness, Kathie Nugent, Dave Evans, and Helena Guertin at the pharmacy in La Verendrye Hospital got into the “Pink Out Day” spirit last Friday with plenty of pink decorations for both them and their area of the hospital—including pink cupcakes in various bra sizes. […]
Duane Hicks Melissa Mosley was one of many who sampled all 11 types of chili before voting for their favourite. The CIBC ended up being crowned the People’s Choice.
Peggy Revell Valley Adult Learning Association e-learning instructor Val Larson showed Warren Zub how people can use the new computer lab there to complete online courses during yesterday’s open house celebrating VALA’s move to its new location at 241 Second St. E. Zub, one of VALA’s original board members more […]
Dan Falloon A trio of Muskie defenders worked to take down a St. Norbert Celtics’ opponent during action at Muskie Field on Friday afternoon. The black-and-gold tried to recover from a 27-0 halftime deficit, but ended up falling 41-31 to finish the regular season at 1-6.
