Submitted Some of the residents of Rainycrest travelled by bus to La Place Rendez-Vous on May 19, where they were escorted in and treated to a wonderful meal made possible courtesy of the Rainycrest Auxiliary. This event takes place once per year to the delight of the residents. The weather […]
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Submitted Former crew members of the “Hallett” gathered at the waterfront Friday evening to have their photo taken and reminisce about their days working on the boat. Pictured are John George, Jim George, Doug Calder, Pat Foran, Herb George, Larry Fontana, Randy Kirk, and Bill Martin. Anyone with photos and […]
Duane Hicks It was a tight fit but Kayleigh Busch and her brother, Joey, were able to fit into the back seat of Ed Halvorsen’s 1930 Model ‘A’ Ford during the 11th-annual “Fly-in, Drive-in BBQ” at the Fort Frances Airport on Saturday. The Busch family was visiting from Thunder Bay. […]
Bryce Forbes Lt.(N) Terry Newman of the Fort Frances Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps presented a paddle to reviewing officer Gordon Woollard during the cadets’ annual ceremonial review on Saturday in Emo.
Dan Falloon Bruce Conat, left, was in charge over Jason Sobkowicz as the pair practised “rolling” techniques during mixed martial arts training here.
Bryce Forbes As part of “Hire A Youth” Week through the local Service Canada Centre for Youth, Jamie Petrin, left. and Dayna DeBenedet launched a chalk blitz yesterday, drawing different slogans on Scott Street. The centre has a few events planned throughout the week, including a health and safety fair […]
Duane Hicks Members of the 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron met the crew of a Dash 8 trainer from the 402 “City of Winnipeg” Squadron of the Canadian Forces and toured the plane Saturday during the 11th-annual “Fly-in, Drive-in BBQ” at the Fort Frances Airport. The event drew 200-300 […]
Dan Falloon Athletes from the local roller derby team displayed their skating skills at a “boot camp” run by members of the “Babes of Thunder Bay” team at the ’52 Canadians Arena here Saturday. Coach Shane Gorrell (a.k.a “Coach Nightscream”), referee Mandy Osipenko (a.k.a “Flaming Mo”), and blocker Kyle Gledhill […]
Duane Hicks Debbie Firth was among the charter members of the Emo and District Lions Cub who lit a candle during the induction ceremony Friday evening at the Emo Legion. The new service club, which has 27 charter members, received its charter and banner at the banquet, and is now […]
Bryce Forbes Local doctors were saluted yesterday evening at an appreciation dinner at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium attended by almost 300 people. The doctors on hand for the dinner included (front row from left) Dr. Barry Anderson, Dr. Lorena Jenks, Dr. Elaine Spencer, Dr. Brian Johnstone, and Dr. John […]
Bryce Forbes Sandra Tibbs, Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis, local MP John Rafferty, Cathy Emes, Connie Cuthbertson, and Bruce Caldwell cut the ribbon this morning to mark the grand opening of Phase II of the Heritage Tourism Project. Due to the inclement weather, the ceremony was held at the Ontario […]
Peggy Revell Matt Swing, 12, was the winner of a new bike raffled off during this year’s Fire Prevention Week last month. Wayne Riches, fire safety specialist with the Fort Frances Fire Department, and local Canadian Tire owner Paul Sunstrum were on hand to present the new bike. Meanwhile, Joey […]
