Staff Paramedics and firefighters helped an injured woman out of her car after a two-vehicle collision on King’s Highway, near Tim Hortons, shortly before noon yesterday. The accident caused lunch-hour motorists to have to be rerouted, with traffic eventually opened to one lane, and then both, by the late afternoon. […]
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Elisabeth Heslop Callum McCormick, two, urged on his mount while riding the carousel at the Emo Fair midway yesterday evening. The midway is open from noon to midnight today and tomorrow. This year’s rides are once again provided by Select Shows Midway from Garson, Manitoba.
Duane Hicks Finding a tasty way to cool off in the recent hot weather, Evan Strain, left, and his brother, Matthew, enjoyed ice cream they got at the Sorting Gap Marina yesterday afternoon. The warmer temperatures are expected to stick around for another couple days.
Mitch Calvert Sara Roach, right, of Gillons’ drove to the net with Taggs’ Sarah Blais defending during the Borderland Soccer Association’s women’s final last night at the Struchan L. H. Gilson Soccer Pitches. Gillons’ cruised to a 7-0 win for their second-straight title win, while Domino’s made it three-straight titles […]
Elisabeth Heslop Richard Wageman of Backus, MN and his mare, “Conclusively Chipped,” placed first in the Aged Mares Halter class at the Borderland Quarterhorse Club Show at the Emo Fairgrounds on the weekend. Wageman also took first in the Amateur Mares class and was awarded Grand Mare.
Elisabeth Heslop Local MP John Rafferty got a close look at some flora Saturday at the Fort Frances Horticultural Society’s Flower and Vegetable Show at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market. Attendance was high with over 200 visitors to the show. The Horticultural Society was established in 1969 and is celebrating […]
Dave Ogilvie Halifax native Kevin Fox was the featured artist at the Cornell Farms barn concert last Wednesday evening. Fox dazzled the crowd with his charismatic voice and his unique, lush and captivating musical tapestry of cello-driven folk/pop.
Mitch Calvert Struchan Gilson’s daughter, Rylee Raymond, posed with the commemorative sign endowed with her father’s name at the St. Francis Sportsfields. The soccer pitches at the complex were named in his honour to remember his years of volunteer service to the local soccer community prior to his unexpected death […]
Elisabeth Heslop This chicken showed up in the yard of 607 Scott St. yesterday, across from the Rainy River Future Development Corporation offices and Einar’s Foods. People who live in the area had no idea where the bird may have come from, but she was picked up in the late […]
Peggy Revell Workers from Daryl’s Custom Landscapes Ltd. were busy yesterday afternoon installing the new walkway at the Lions Millenium Park. The walkway will help to improve access to the park’s facilities for people of all ages and abilities.
Mitch Calvert Coun. Rick Wiedenheoft showed off the new signage at the St. Francis Sportsfields that pays tribute to long-time soccer volunteer Struchan Gilson, who passed away suddenly four years ago at the age of 63. The Struchan Gilson L. H. Soccer Pitches were dedicated in his name to recognize […]
Mitch Calvert Members of Curves and Taggs converged on a loose ball during semifinal action of the Borderland Soccer Association women’s playoffs last night. Taggs narrowly won the game 2-1 on goals by Celia Berry and Timea Fleury. Lauren Pierce had the lone marker for Curves. Taggs moves on to […]
