Duane Hicks Savannah Hyatt drew a fish yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum during March Break activities there. With direction from local artist Valerie Larson, the youngsters were asked to draw and paint their answers to the question, “What Hooks You Here?” Their input will be used to create […]
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Peggy Revell Ashton Brenna, Alex Dvorak, and Aiden Tullio watched how the dice fell during a game of Harry Potter “Scene It?” yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library. The game was one of many activities slated there for youths during March Break.
Dan Falloon The “Canadian Crazyhorse” (Michael Elgin), above, let out a yell to make sure the entire Couchiching Recreation Centre knew he had put former WWF wrestler “Bad Ass” Billy Gunn in a headlock during Canadian Wrestling’s Elite action there last Tuesday night (March 9). Throughout the evening, the wrestlers […]
Dave Ogilvie On the third Monday of each month, a group of seniors gathers at the Christian Reformed Church in Emo to have some coffee, tea, and cookies while spending the afternoon playing games and visiting with friends. Newcomers are encouraged to bring along their favourite game and drop in […]
Dan Falloon Former NHL’er Theoren Fleury signed copies of his book, “Playing With Fire,” after his presentation, “Don’t Quit Before the Miracle,” at the Townshend Theatre last Wednesday night. Fleury also signed hockey cards, caps, and jerseys after his speech.
Peggy Revell Rianna Roach and Alacea Yerxa glided along the ice this morning during the Memorial Sports Centre’s busy “Toonie Skate”—one of the many activities available around town for children during March Break this week.
Duane Hicks Chief librarian Margaret Sedgwick, far left, talked with “Friends of the Library” Davetta Sheppard, Jim Ryan, Cathy Robinson, Marge Sveinson, Pat Bird, and Barb Marr during a tour of the new library on Friday.
Peggy Revell Robert Moore student Maya Davis sprinkled some cheese on her pizza while Emily George watched and waited for her turn during a senior kindergarten field trip to Boston Pizza this morning. Students were given a tour of the restaurant (including seeing how pizzas are made in the kitchen), […]
Dan Falloon Former NHL star Theoren Fleury presented his speech, “Don’t Quit Before the Miracle,” to local residents at the Townshend Theatre last night. Fleury focused on his recovery from sexual abuse as a child and his ability to bounce back from drug and alcohol abuse as an adult. He […]
Dan Falloon Brian Rich held former WWE wrestler “Bushwhacker Luke” against the ropes in Canadian Wrestling’s Elite action at the Couchiching recreation centre Tuesday night. The evening featured a total of six matches, culminating with the main event between “Bad Ass” Billy Gunn, also a former WWE competitor, and “Canadian […]
Peggy Revell Missy Smith held up the matching traditional skirts sewn yesterday during the “Strengthen and Inspire the Anishinaabekwe” conference held at the East End Hall here Tuesday and Wednesday. The two-day conference was organized and run by the women enrolled in the Seven Generation’s Education Institute’s Azhemiinagoziwin program, and […]
Peggy Revell Amanda Dent held her daughter, Madelyn, as students in John Cousineau’s Grade 1 class at St. Michael’s School said “goodbye” at the end of another session of the “Roots of Empathy” program Monday morning. Designed to promote emotional literacy and prevent bullying, the program sees Madelyn visit the […]
