Duane Hicks Volunteer Sue Drew, left, offered up roasted tomato and goat cheese bruschetta, as well as spinach and artichoke wonton crisps, to Don Manty before the main course of Chef’s Charitable Dinner & Auction at the Adventure Inn on Sunday night.

Mitch Calvert Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year award nominee Lyle Dolph, right, handed out 50/50 tickets to Jamie Busch last night as part of his volunteer duties during Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ home games.

Duane Hicks Sgt. Robyn Maceachern, OPP youth services co-ordinator, spoke about how parents need to play a greater role in reducing their family’s online risks Friday during the OAPSB meeting here.

Duane Hicks Achour Cheblaoui of La Flambée served up some Greek chicken—chicken breasts filled with feta cheese and spinach over a bed of sun-dried tomatoes and black olive soulis—as part of the entrée Sunday evening during the Alzheimer Society’s Chefs’ Chartiable Dinner and Auction at the Adventure Inn.

Ken Johnston RRCA president Ken McKinnon addressed members last Wednesday night during the annual meeting in Stratton.

Dave Ogilvie Alyssa Van Drunen helped entertain fellow students and community members during Family Literacy Day activities yesterday at Donald Young School in Emo. “Seussical the Musical” will be performed at DYS during the week of Feb. 23.

Peggy Revell Ron Hagerty and Ken Johnson were presented with plaques to honour their more than 12 years of service volunteering as counsellors at the “Door of Hope” during a tea Sunday afternoon at the Super 8 Motel in Fort Frances.

Dave Ogilvie Kathy Smeeth, math co-ordinator for the Rainy River District School Board, was among the “Royal Readers” from across the district who read to students from JK-Grade 4 in their classrooms during the Family Literacy Day activities yesterday at Donald Young School. The day was packed with readings and […]

Duane Hicks Margaret Schonewille, executive director of the local Alzheimer Society, weighed a bucket of pennies Friday afternoon during the annual “Penny for Your Thoughts” weigh-in at Canadian Tire. The fundraiser ran Friday and Saturday, seeing a total of 426 pounds donated—more than double last year’s total of 181 pounds. […]

Mitch Calvert Fort Frances Jr. Sabres’ forward Kyle Turgeon (front) and teammate Chris Sinclair spread some winter cheer to customers at the Royal Bank of Canada on Scott Street yesterday. The volunteerism was part of the team’s ongoing efforts to make a positive impact in the local community.

Mitch Calvert Members of the Atikokan Voyageurs and Fort Frances’ Kaemingh Esso battled in the final of an Atom ‘A’ tournament at the Ice for Kids Arena on Sunday. The Voyageurs, who don’t have an Atom ‘AA’ program, took the crown with an 8-0 shoutout after advancing to the final […]

Peggy Revell Border Skating Club coach Penny McComb lightened the mood by leading Greta Fedoruk, Rachel McCoy, Raymond Calder, and all the other young skaters in the “Hokey Pokey” at the end of their practice session last Thursday evening at the Memorial Sports Centre.