Dan Falloon Davis Jackson tried to advance his ball from the fairway on the ninth hole at Kitchen Creek during the “Quality Time Scramble” yesterday. The event was designed to get parents and children golfing together for an evening. Although the weather a little chillier than the participants would have […]

Peggy Revell Lauryn Marchant checked out some of the flowers on display Saturday as the Fort Frances Horticultural Society held its annual Flower and Vegetable Show at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. A variety of plants were on exhibit, including arranged flowers, cut flowers, annuals, perennials, and more than 35 […]

Peggy Revell Winnipeg-based artist Wab Kinew brought both hip-hop and First Nations’ culture together during a free concert Saturday evening at the Couchiching multi-use facility. Touted as a positive role model for youth, Kinew has won multiple awards and also is known for his work as a journalist with CBC. […]

Peggy Revell Mark Cardy demonstrated 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. The club members have been travelling throughout the region—so far visiting Onigaming First Nation and Manitou […]

Dan Falloon Mike Sonnasinh of Manitou Forest Products (blue) leapt for a ball in the men’s soccer final against Pharmasave last night at the St. Francis Sports Field. Pharmasave used a pair of goals from captain Jeff Campbell and one from Craig McTavish to secure a 3-2 victory. Chris Faragher […]

Peggy Revell Rainycrest auxiliary member Judy Anderson (centre) and Rainycrest activation co-ordinator Heather Hudson welcomed Mary Kuharski during a tea yesterday afternoon hosted by the auxiliary. Tea, coffee, cake, and gifts were organized to greet the facility’s newest residents.

Bryce Forbes Candice Thomson, right, and Nisa Blase of Dairy Queen packaged up 32 Blizzards for local bylaw officer Arlene Burns, who was picking up the frosty treats for co-workers yesterday afternoon. Dairy Queens across Canada participated in “Miracle Treat Day,” where all proceeds from every Blizzard sold were donated […]

Duane Hicks Jan Kasma is the featured artist-of-the-month at the Fine Line Art Gallery here and this work, “The Elephants,” is one just of her paintings on display in a designated corner. The gallery is spotlighting a different one of its members each month, and the public is encouraged to […]

Dan Falloon Byron Stewart kept his eye on the ball this morning as he prepared to drive it during a youth golf camp at Heron Landing. The week-long camp, run by the Memorial Sports Centre and Heron Landing staff, is teaching youngsters both the skills and etiquette of the sport. […]

Peggy Revell “Tonya” (Katherine Williams), left, and “Rosie” (Renee Martin-Brown) tried to cheer up “Donna” (Lisa Latimer) in a scene from “True Up North Mamma Mia 2: The Saga Continues,” which opened yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. The musical—following up last year’s smash hit production—runs there again tonight through […]

Zoe Hackmen, right, rolled through the figure-eight test last Thursday at the OPP bike rodeo held on the Boston Pizza parking lot as Delisha Slater, Noah Hackmen, and OPP summer student Samantha Mueller cheered her on. Kids were put through different road tests to make sure they were qualified to […]

Dan Falloon Kirstin Fenwick of Dryden kept a close eye on the egg she tried to keep from dropping on Saturday during the Borderland Quarter Horse Association’s annual show at the Emo fairgrounds. Riders young and old from across the district, as well as Manitoba and Minnesota, participated in the […]