Peggy Revell Decked out in reindeer antlers, children and parents attending the Fort Frances Public Library’s Family Storytime yesterday evening sang Christmas carols with the help of singer-guitarist John Reader. The holiday-themed evening is part of the lead-up to the library’s big “Old-Fashioned Family Christmas Storytime” slated for Monday, Dec. […]
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Heather Latter Seven-month-old Duncan Hill visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the annual “Cookies and Cocoa with Santa” event Saturday at the Fort Frances Museum. Children not only were able to visit with the jolly couple, but also enjoyed stringing popcorn, decorating treats, and playing games to get into […]
Peggy Revell Rochelle Bird, with the United Native Friendship Centre, spoke about the “Sisters In Spirit” initiative, and the number of aboriginal women who have gone missing across the country, during the candlelight vigil held yesterday afternoon at Knox United Church to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action […]
Duane Hicks Melissa Yellowega perused the gift-wrapped goodies for sale at the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s “Bake Sale Extravaganza” fundraiser yesterday afternoon at the Little Beaver Snow Park. The event raised about $2,000 for district health care.
Duane Hicks Riverside Foundation director Teresa Hazel, left, admired some of Joan Allison’s many crafts and the Christmas goodies she has made for Sunday’s “Bake Sale Extravaganza” at the Little Beaver Snow Park lodge. See story inside for more details.
Heather Latter Deb Cornell arranged a display of local honey this morning at the Clover Valley Winter Market, located in the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market building on McIrvine Road. The store, featuring plenty of local and regional fare like foods and crafts, will be open Fridays and Saturdays for the […]
Duane Hicks Crews from Lake of the Woods Electric are continuing their work running fibre optic cable through Fort Frances for Bell Canada, which reported the project is part of its 2009 capital upgrade program in Fort Frances, Barwick, Stratton, and Rainy River. The immediate benefit is that the new […]
Duane Hicks Local artist Jean Richards decorated a tree in preparation for the Fine Line Art Gallery’s Christmas open house, which will run tomorrow from 2-8 p.m. and again Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) at 529 Mowat Ave. The annual event will feature hand-crafted gifts, refreshments, and a door prize.
Peggy Revell Tasha Roth (as Eleanor Digby) and Brittany York (as Lizzie) fought off a herd of Beatles’ fans from memorabilia during a scene from “The Beatles Slept Here.” Muskie Theatre will debut the play tonight at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre, and perform it again Friday and Saturday […]
Duane Hicks Making an early visit to Fort Frances on Saturday to kick off the Christmas season, Santa and Mrs. Claus waved to the crowd during the 52nd-annual “Parade of Lights.” This year’s parade, organized and sponsored by Causeway General Insurance Brokers Ltd. for the first time, saw about 30 […]
Duane Hicks Gord McTaggart addressed the haggis Friday evening during the St. Andrew’s supper at St. John’s Anglican Church, after which those on hand enjoyed a traditional Scottish meal. Pipe major Dr. Bruce Lidkea of the Fort Frances Highlanders piped in the haggis, which carried by Jacob McIntosh. Monday was […]
Dave Ogilvie Tompkins Home Hardware got into the spirit of the season by painting a festive picture on its front window. Shoppers are invited to stop by to have some hot chocolate and check out the in-store specials during Emo’s “Holly Daze,” which takes place this Friday and Saturday (Dec. […]
