Dan Falloon Devlin’s Jeff Davis tried to hold off Steve Nordin of Stratton as they rounded a curve during a Midwest Modified heat Friday evening at the Emo Speedway. Davis finished second in the heat but wound up 20th in the feature while Nordin was sixth in the heat and […]
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Peggy Revell Gary Doer, Canada’s ambassador to the United States, spoke during a luncheon and meet-and-greet Friday afternoon at the AmericInn in International Falls. Sponsored by AbitibiBowater and Boise Cascade, the former Manitoba premier touched upon the important relationship our two countries have, as well as listened to questions and […]
Duane Hicks Megan Veniot, far left, was all smiles after being crowned the 2010 Emo Fair Queen last night at the Emo arena. She was joined on stage by First Princess Elysia Huitikka, Second Princess Hillary Brown, and Alyssa Mutz.
Peggy Revell Keagan Morrison took a big step up onto the bus with a little help from Whitney Guimond during the second session of yesterday morning’s “First Riders” program. The annual program introduced youngsters to school bus safety as well as took them on a ride to learn the ropes […]
Dan Falloon Byron Stewart displayed a proper two-foot stop during a power skating camp at the Memorial Sports Centre yesterday afternoon. The week-long camp focused on the fundamentals of skating, including strides, backwards skating, and stopping. Stewart was joined by 10 other participants in the session.
Peggy Revell Grace Petsnick, Kiera Sherlock, Ellie Petsnick, and Jerzi Calder enjoyed some delicious ice cream sundaes yesterday afternoon as the Church of the Holy Spirit wrapped up its Kids’ Day Camp, which ran from Monday to Thursday this week. The free camp offered Christian-based activities, songs, stories, arts, and […]
Duane Hicks Nutrition grad Rylee Blasky quizzed students in a game of “Nutrition Jeopardy” yesterday afternoon at La Verendrye during “Nutrition Survival 101”—an educational session for new or returning post-secondary students on campus. Blaksy and registered dietitian Rooksana Randeree taught the four students on hand the importance of healthy eating, […]
Dan Falloon Tanner Williamson (foreground) roared through some muddy conditions at the Emo Speedway’s go-kart track with Raice Westover hot on his heels. Go-kart racing often is held Fridays at 7 p.m. in Emo, but will run this Saturday (Aug. 21) from 10 a.m.-noon as part of the Emo Fair.
Peggy Revell Nora Klyne perused the many flowers on display Saturday during the Fort Frances Horticultural Society’s annual Flower and Vegetable Show at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. The annual show featured a variety of plants, including arranged flowers, cut flowers, annuals, perennials, and more than 35 categories of vegetables […]
Peggy Revell Anton Mureyko showed off some breakdancing moves early Saturday evening at the Couchiching multi-use facility, alongside his crew members from the University of Manitoba’s “Dancers Club” and their young “students” from Manitou Rapids. Club members have been visiting the region, including Onigaming First Nation and Manitou Rapids, to […]
Dan Falloon Manitou Forest Products keeper Chad Faragher did all he could to keep a long shot from Pharmasave’s Jeff Campbell out of his net during the first half of the Borderland Soccer Association’s men’s final Thursday evening at the St. Francis Sports Field. Unfortunately for Faragher, the long blast […]
Duane Hicks Elizabeth Cousineau got her copy of “One-Dog Canoe” signed by popular Borderland author Mary Casanova yesterday evening at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Casanova, who hails from Ranier, Mn., spoke to about 35 children and adults about her life and writing, answered their questions, read a […]
