Peggy Revell Rainy River District EMS supervisors Ed Carlson, left, and Trevor Johnson accepted the donations of new stuffed moose toys from Bell Aliant regional manager Doug Caul and John McEvoy, which will be handed out to any child having to take a ride in an ambulance. The moose makes […]
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Courtesy of Chris Marchand – Dryden Observer Lakers’ defenceman Connor Hady battled it out with a Dryden Ice Dogs’ forward in last Tuesday night’s 5-2 win there. Hady notched a pair of assists for the Lakers, who wrapped up the week with a 7-3 loss to Fort William in Thunder […]
Peggy Revell “Aché Brasil” thrilled the young audience at last night’s performance at the Townshend Theatre with the acrobatic dance moves and martial arts skills from Brazil known as “Capoeira.” The troupe kicked off this season’s lineup for “Kids and Company.” The next show, slated for Nov. 22, will feature […]
Duane Hicks Dorothy Dokuchie checked out TVs yesterday at the newly-opened Leon’s (formerly known as Howarth’s Home Centre) in downtown Fort Frances. After being closed for more than a month, the renovated store reopened its doors Thursday and now is gearing up for a grand opening next Wednesday (Oct. 27).
Peggy Revell Marie Klassen, director of services with the Lakehead Social Planning Council, spoke about how the new 211 service will benefit Rainy River District residents at the program’s official launch yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre.
Peggy Revell Miriah Botsford received her ’flu shot from Myrna Kraynyk-Cooper of the Northwestern Health Unit yesterday afternoon at a walk-in clinic at the Memorial Sports Centre. For updates on this year’s ’flu season, as well as when and where clinics are being held, visit www.nwhu.on.ca or call the health […]
Peggy Revell Riverside Foundation for Health Care board member Deane Cunningham thanked the La Verendrye Auxiliary for their hard work and dedication over the years during Saturday’s annual tea held at the New Beginnings Fellowship Church. It was a momentous occasion as auxiliary president Noreen Robertson, , left, presented the […]
Duane Hicks A sun shelter is being built at McIrvine Park. A concrete foundation was poured there earlier this month, with the steel structure anticipated to be erected this week. Link-Line, which has been replacing natural gas lines in Fort Frances for the past two years, and Union Gas have […]
Peggy Revell A cappella group “Cantabile—The London Quartet,” took to the Townshend Theatre stage Friday evening for the second “Tour de Fort” concert of the 2010-11 season. Comprised of Michael Steffan, Mark Fleming, Steven Brooks, and Richard Bryan, the quartet serenaded the crowd with songs from the 16th century up […]
Peggy Revell Voting for Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Upsilon’s “Lil Pumpkin” contest continues until Oct. 24 at The Place. People can vote for their favourite baby by placing a donation in the slot that matches up with the photo, with proceeds going towards the Salvation Army’s “Adopt-A-Family” program at Christmas.
Duane Hicks Marilyn Erwin admired a quilt crafted and donated by Margaret Fontana of Ottawa which the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary is raffling off as part of its Christmas draw. Tickets for the draw cost $3 each or two for $5, which be purchase at the hospital gift shop, from […]
Dan Falloon Larry Gustafson watched a rock hurtle down the ice during action at the Fort Frances Curling Club last night. Although the first rocks of the new season were cast Tuesday, there still are some openings in the Thursday night men’s league and the Thursday afternoon ladies’ league. On […]
