Bryce Forbes Jeff Wright tried to sink a 10-foot putt on the ninth hole at the fourth-annual RBC Charity Golf Classic held at Kitchen Creek Golf and Country Club. Twenty-five teams participated with the money raised going towards refurbishing the palliative care centre at the La Verendrye General Hospital. The […]
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Bryce Forbes Laureen Peters spent her Saturday handing out chips, hot dogs and freezies to youth soccer players at the division two through five wrap-up at St. Francis Sports Fields. France took home the division four championship while green won it all at the division five level.
Duane Hicks International Falls magician “Grampa Magic” called upon library student employee Kayla Brady to help him with a card trick during the “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” for seniors Friday afternoon at the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. A crowd turned out to have tea and a snack […]
Peggy Revell Fort Frances High School principal Al McManaman presented Kaitlyn McKenzie with her diploma during yesterday evening’s graduation ceremony for the Class of 2010. The Ice For Kids Arena was packed with family and friends who came out to mark the milestone, which was followed by the annual “chem-free” […]
Bryce Forbes Jane McLeod, left, Mary Brown, and Chris Lowe spent their afternoon yesterday dishing up delicious strawberry shortcake at the annual “Strawberry Social” hosted by the La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary. The popular event, which has been around since 1957, raised about $5,300 to help pay down the auxiliary’s […]
Submitted Merrick Cheetham received a balloon from one of Smokey the Bear’s helpers at the Fort Frances Day Care’s family barbecue held Tuesday. Everyone enjoyed an evening of food, song, games, face-painting, and more at the Fort Frances Children’s Complex.
Duane Hicks Erik Olsen, five, chatted with the “Mad Hatter” (Carolyn Stang) during a tea party this morning at the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Pre-schoolers and their parents turned out to participate in activities based on “Alice in Wonderland,” held as part of the ongoing grand-opening celebration […]
Duane Hicks Tying together reading and science with music and zany hats, Juno Award-winning entertainer Al Simmons delighted kids and parents alike during his “Literacy and Lunacy” concert Tuesday evening at the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. The free show was part of this week’s grand-opening celebrations.
Duane Hicks Chief librarian Margaret Sedgwick gave heartfelt thanks to all those who made the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre a reality during Monday’s grand-opening ceremony.
Bryce Forbes Ayla Anderson, left, and Kaylee Johnson-Luoma chatted it up during their graduation ceremony from the United Native Friendship Centre’s “Head Start” program. Around 15 kids graduated, which was held in conjunction with the UNFC’s alternative education graduation.
Dave Ogilvie Cara Luft entertained an enthusiastic audience with her superb vocals and amazing abilities on guitar at the opening “Barn Concert” at the Cornell Farms on Sunday. Her songs included some of the best traditional roots, spiritual, and folk music from around the world, as well as ones inspired […]
Dan Falloon Danny Smith of Safeway charged into third base as the Red Gut Brewer Skye Kenequanash looked to grab the ball in local adult mixed slo-pitch league action Wednesday evening at the St. Francis Sports Field. The league features just 15 teams this year and instead of playoffs, they […]
