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 […]
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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.
Heather Latter Siobhan Mackintosh got a chance to see what it was like to be mayor as Solange Busch’s Grade 4/5 French Immersion class at St. Francis School visited the Civic Centre last Thursday afternoon. The students also stopped by the museum and courthouse as they learned about local government […]
Peggy Revell Erma Armit, along with two of her children, Wanda Botsford and Victor Armit, serenaded those who gathered at the Cranberry Peatlands Interpretive Trail on Friday afternoon for a ceremony to dedicate the trail’s newest additions: two park benches in honour Armit’s father, the late Victor Raiche.
Heather Latter Ruth Caldwell, left, treasurer of the “Friends of the Library,” poured a cup of tea for convener Edith Newman on Friday afternoon during their appreciation tea at the Fort Frances Public Library.
Mitch Calvert Brad McDonald (#88) tried to get a handle on Portage Collegiate Institute Trojans’ running back Dylan Brydges during the regular-season finale at Muskie Field on Friday afternoon. The black-and-gold never had a handle on the game, either, losing 57-0 to finish the 2009 WHSFL season at 0-7.
Heather Latter Fort Frances Lakers’ forward Tyler Stevenson helped SK students Christopher Williams and Kaidence Perreault carve pumpkins at St. Michael’s School yesterday. Several players stopped by Lisa Cousineau’s class to offer assistance to the youngsters as they prepared for Hallowe’en activities.
Heather Latter “Bumble bee” Maddy Bliss, left, and “candy corn” Abby Bone participated in a Hallowe’en activity this morning at the Fort Frances Nursery School. The children had fun carving pumpkins and playing in “slime” while dressed up in their costumes.
Duane Hicks McKenna Begin was among the many who took their taste buds on an adventure during an East Indian supper Saturday night at St. John’s Anglican Church here. The supper was held conjunction with the festival of “Diwali”—the Indian equivalent to Christmas.
