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.
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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 […]
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 […]
