Dan Falloon Ducks Unlimited rep Andy Laidley, who is based out of the regional office in Kingston, spoke at the 27th-annual Ducks Unlimited banquet Friday night at La Place Rendez-Vous. Proceeds from the sold-out dinner still were being tallied as of press time today, but were expected to be available […]
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Peggy Revell Marj Boileau and Parker Allen quickly filled up a bag with all the litter found in the trees and green space around Flinders Place here Saturday morning during a clean-up organized by the local branch of TD Canada Trust. The clean-up was one of many activities the branch […]
Duane Hicks Don Eldridge, owner of Lee Garden, and his wife, Hue, enjoyed humus with spicy beef and maple roasted yams—one of the several courses served up Friday evening during “Dinner with Dr. Vergidis & Friends,” an educational fundraiser for the Riverside Foundation for Health Care. About 150 guests attended […]
Peggy Revell Decked out in their cowboy duds, Laurie Ball (foreground) and Megan Soucy dished up lunch for those attending yesterday’s “Volunteer Hootenanny” at the Rainywest Hitchin’ Post (Hallett Hall at Rainycrest). The event recognized all those who have volunteered their time and support through the Rainycrest Auxiliary.
Peggy Revell Mikaela Kroeker, Carrie Bragg, and Nicole Brown held up just some of the garbage they collected from Fort High’s grounds during a clean-up held during the lunch period yesterday in conjunction with “Earth Day.” Students and staff from schools across the district participated in events and activities to […]
Dan Falloon Fort High player Emily Drouin tried to head off the Rainy River attack in exhibition action at the St. Francis Sports Fields last night. The girls’ team won the preseason game 3-0, while the boys’ team tied Rainy River 1-1. The girls start their season on May 5 […]
Peggy Revell Grade 1 students Martina Woods, Connor Dent and Abby Roach held up the environmentally-themed paper bags that they—and all students at St. Michael’s School—have decorated over the past week and which will be given out today at Einar’s Foods for Earth Day.
Peggy Revell Sarah Vandermeer added her name alongside others to an anti-bullying pledge that all students from St. Francis School signed last Wednesday. The students, along with many others in the district and across Canada, also donned pink as a symbolic act to stand up against bullying.
Duane Hicks Rainycrest Family Council members Renee McDonald, left, and Grace Roy relaxed in the comfy environment of the recently-renovated east-wing respite room there.
Dave Ogilvie Amber Gibson was one of two people who had their head shaved for “Cuts for Cancer,” which was held Saturday at the Hair and Body Care Shoppe in Emo in conjunction with “Spring Fever Days” festivities. Besides collecting $200 to donate to the cause, Gibson also generously gave […]
Dan Falloon Romeo Duguay took advantage of the beautiful spring weather as he lined up a putt at Kitchen Creek golf course earlier this week.
Staff Mixing drumbeats and comedy, members of the percussion group “BAM!” entertained hundreds of children yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. This was the the final “Kids & Co.” show for the 2009-10 season. Find out about the next season at www.kidsandco.ca
