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 […]
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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.
Peggy Revell Ainsley Mann and Gunnar Krawchuk didn’t seem to mind scooping out pumpkin innards during Hallowe’een-themed activities this morning at the Fort Frances Nursery School. It will be a busy week for youngsters across the district, filled with spooky parties and activities leading up to Hallowe’en on Sunday.
Duane Hicks Gladys Payne put another donated coat on the rack yesterday at the East End Hall. The Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville also collected coats, mittens, hats, and scarves there today from 1-4 p.m. in anticipation of giving them away to those in need tomorrow (Oct. 27) from 1-3 […]
Duane Hicks Vampires and witches, like these ones seen at a Second Street East home, are only two types of scary characters popping up around town as more and more residents get ready for Hallowe’en this Sunday.
Duane Hicks With today being election day across Ontario, Cara Yellowega put a ballot in the box this morning at the Civic Centre. Voters have until 8 p.m. tonight to fill out their mail-in voting kit and bring it to council chambers. They also can put them in the outside […]
Duane Hicks The new sun shelter was completed at McIrvine Park over the weekend. Having been working in Fort Frances the past two years doing the natural gas line replacement project, Link-Line and Union Gas, supported by a handful of other businesses, donated labour and materials to build the structure […]
