Duane Hicks Norris Piccinato, left, turned in some 80 pounds of copper on behalf of the local Legion to Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, during its annual “Penny for Your Thoughts” weigh-in Saturday morning at Canadian Tire here. The Legion earned the prize […]
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Duane Hicks Luke Schill enjoyed a hearty meal last night during the fifth-annual “Chefs’ Charitable Dinner and Auction” hosted by the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts at the Adventure Inn here. The dinner, which drew more than 60 people, featured a prime rib meal, silent auction, and a balloon […]
Heather Latter Children in the toddler class at the Fort Frances Day Care were decked out in their comfy pajamas and slippers this morning as they were treated to a movie. “Movie and Pajama Day” was just one of the winter fun days the youngsters participated in this week. Others […]
Dan Falloon Fort Frances Canadians’ forward Chris Bobczynski did his best to distract International Falls goalie Billy Bright in exhibition action here last night. Bobczynski scored the Canadians’ fifth goal as the home team rolled to a 6-1 victory.
Submitted Aiden Taggart and Liam Coates concentrated on decorating their gingerbread men with icing at the Fort Frances Public Library on Tuesday. Children who attended “Storytime” also were treated to a re-telling of “The Gingerbread Man.”
Heather Latter Jillian Calder, left, a Grade 2 student at J.W. Walker School, and Isabelle Taylor, an SK student, demonstrated their environmental awareness this morning by wearing recycled bags as part of the school’s spirit day, “Thrifty Thursday.” Students were encouraged to dress in recycled clothing or costumes. Theme days […]
Peggy Revell It may be winter outside but it was beach party weather inside at the Fort Frances Nursery School yesterday morning where little ones like Alex Kabel got to jump into their swimsuits and take a dip in a pool.
Peggy Revell Becky Holden, a health educator with the Northwestern Health Unit, spoke about the many local supports there are for people who want to quit using tobacco during last Wednesday’s local launch of the “Driven to Quit Challenge” at the Memorial Sports Centre.
Dave Ogilvie Able Seaman Zach Fletcher, Leading Seaman Edward Cabral, Ordinary Seaman Larissa Mc-Kelvie, and Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Cunningham, along with the rest of the 144 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps (Fort Frances), took part in a “Range Day” at the Emo curling rink.
Dan Falloon Muskie senior hoopster Dustin Eyolfson battled for a rebound against his Dryden counterpart in Fort High’s 36-23 victory over the visiting Eagles last Thursday to improve their NorWOSSA record to a sparkling 5-0.
Peggy Revell Sophie Donaldson and Hayden Beckett had tons of fun splashing around in a pool this morning during the Fort Frances Nursery School’s annual “beach days.”
Duane Hicks Curator Pam Cain straightened a very large painting by local artist Eric Keast at the Fort Frances Museum on Friday afternoon. The painting is but one of the works by area artists being exhibited in the main gallery through February to promote the local Community Arts & Heritage […]
