Heather Latter Fort High students offered up their rendition of Aerosmith’s “Dream On” during opening night of the annual musical revue yesterday evening at the Townshend Theatre. Entitled “Dreams,” the cast of about 40 sang and danced to such numbers as “Wake Up Little Susie” and “River of Dreams.” The […]

Peggy Revell Dolores Beach tested out the chocolate fondue at Northwood’s Gallery & Gifts during “Ladies’ Night” in downtown Fort Frances yesterday evening. There was a steady stream of traffic taking advantage of the various draws and deals at participating stores for the event, which was organized by the the […]

Peggy Revell La Verendrye Hospital auxiliary members Carol Jorgenson, Betty Brown, and Millie Ward held up some of the delicious treats that were going fast at the group’s lobby sale this morning. Running until 1 p.m., it featured baking, crafts, knitting, and raffles.

Peggy Revell A solemn crowd greeted the local Legion’s colour guard as they arrived at the Fort Frances cenotaph for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony last Wednesday morning. The service, which included various prayers, the laying of wreathes, and a recitation of “In Flanders Field,” was followed by a lunch […]

Duane Hicks After getting tips from student volunteers Carrie Bragg, left, and Mikaela Kroeker, Coun. John Albanese tried his hand at bowling at the Nintendo Wii demonstration Sautrday during the Seniors’ Lifestyle Expo.

Dave Ogilvie Emo Reeve Ed Carlson, representing the municipality, saluted the fallen soldiers at the cenotaph during Remembrance Day ceremonies there last Wednesday. Ceremonies were held across the district to remember those who fought and died in war.

Peggy Revell Dana Cridland, Melissa Payne, and Ericka Tymkin gave big “thumbs up” to the delicious baking and fine craft items up for grabs Sunday afternoon during a Christmas tea hosted by the Muskie girls’ hockey team in the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium.

Heather Latter Bailey Strom, left, and Kennedy Latimer were among the Fort High students rehearsing last night for their upcoming musical revue entitled “Dreams.” The show goes this Thursday through Saturday (Nov. 19-21) at the Townshend Theatre beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets, which cost $10 for adults and […]

Duane Hicks Dick Trivers commented on the need for agricultural innovation centres in Northern Ontario, as local Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry officer Jane Gillon looked on, during a videoconference on the proposed Growth Plan for Northern Ontario yesterday evening at the Contact North site here. The public […]

Duane Hicks John Pohanka got some advice from RN Marilyn Erwin, with the Riverside stroke prevention clinic, on Saturday morning during the fourth-annual Seniors’ Lifestyles Expo at Fort Frances High School. The event, organized by the local seniors’ coalition, attracted about 80 people.

Peggy Revell Edward Horton had his face painted by Kristina Wolff—one of the many activities for children during a Christmas bazaar hosted by the Catholic Women’s League yesterday afternoon at St. Mary’s Church. The event featured tables filled with handmade crafts, Christmas items, and baked goods, as well as tea […]

Peggy Revell Courtney Bethune and Jillian Langtry were kept busy serving up desserts to those attending the Christmas tea hosted by the Muskie girls’ hockey team yesterday afternoon at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium.