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.
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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 […]
Peggy Revell Heidi Putzer showed off some of the costumes that were brought in for the first ever Hallowe’en costume exchange held Friday and Saturday at the J.W. Walker School gym. Costumes from across the district were collected and found new homes as the spooky holiday season rolls around for […]
Peggy Revell Marie Saunders, Michelle Grynol, Dr. Jason Shack, and Nina Sokoliuk all were decked out in pink today—along with the entire emergency room and many other departments at La Verendrye Hospital—to celebrate “Pink Out Day” across the district. Organized by the Rainy River District Breast Health Network, residents and […]
