Duane Hicks Boston Pizza franchisees Elizabeth Leishman-Fortes and Dale Fortes were joined by their nephew, Jayden, and daughter, Isabella, while cutting the ceremonial pizza Friday evening to commemorate the opening of the new Boston Pizza here. About 150 guests were on hand for an invite-only soirée, during which more than […]
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Peggy Revell Hoping to beat the other team at mummy-making, Brandon Cole wrapped up Evan Fletcher with toilet paper at St. Francis School’s Hallowe’en party Friday afternoon. Students also visited a fortune teller and played tons of games—all while raising money for a yet-to-be determined charity.
Peggy Revell Angelina and Logan Morris painted clay pots to look like jack-o-lanterns during Hallowe’en activities Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Museum. Decked out in costumes, the children had tons of spook-tacular fun with face-painting, game,s and getting to “bust” some ghosts.
Duane Hicks Gabriella Peters, left, Eliza Kawulia, and Anna Peters were spotted trick-or-treating on Nelson Street early Saturday evening. In addition to going door-to-door all over town, up to 1,000 trick-or-treaters and their parents also dropped by the “haunted backyard” behind Tess’ Kitchen on Scott Street.
Staff Kiwanis member Capt. Angel Sandoval, left, drew the winning ticket for the Kiwanis “Trip of the Month” draw for November this morning at International Travel Services while club president Angie Korizinski looked on. Karen Sockolotuk will be heading to the Mayan Riviera—a prize worth $4,600. Next month’s trip is […]
Duane Hicks Legion member Roy Legarie presented Mayor Roy Avis with a poppy this morning to kick off the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual poppy campaign. Legion members will be distributing the poppies at various locations around town, including Canadian Tire, Canada Safeway, LCBO, and Wal-Mart, from now until Remembrance Day. […]
Heather Latter Avah Barron-Chapman, right, dressed as a chick, passed the pumpkin to Emma Wilson (“Eeyore”) as the toddler class at the Fort Frances Day Care participated in Hallowe’en games and activities there this morning.
Duane Hicks Terry Munn got an H1N1 vaccination from public health nurse Myrna Kraynyk-Cooper yesterday afternoon at the Northwestern Health Unit office here. Starting yesterday, the health unit began administering the shots by appointment to people in high-risk groups (seniors, those under 65 with chronic conditions, pregnant women, healthy children […]
Peggy Revell Scooby-Doo (a.k.a. Dakota Cooper) was all smiles at the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday morning during one of the Hallowe’een-themed programs. The youngsters—dressed up in everything from ladybugs to witches to pandas—dropped in to hear some spooky songs and stories, and eat some Hallowe’en treats.
Heather Latter Sisters Samantha, left, Cassidy, and Jessica Martin got into the Hallowee’en spirit as they participated in the fifth-annual scavenger hunt at Wal-Mart yesterday evening. Each child was given a map, which led them to different departments of the store to receive treats and a Hallowe’en safety tip.
Heather Latter Youngsters in the Border Skating Club’s CanSkate ‘B’ program had a blast on the ice Tuesday night at they dressed up to celebrate Hallowe’en during their session.
Duane Hicks With so many Indian dishes to choose from, Tammy Kellar, left, and Catherine McGuire had their plates full Saturday evening during the “Diwali” dinner at St. John’s Anglican Church. The event drew about 70 people of all ages. See story, more photos on A5.
