Paige Desmond Talented performer and humanitarian Tom Jackson kicked off last night’s “Singing for Supper” concert at the Couchiching multi-use facility with an inspirational speech. The evening of music also featured performances by Amanda Stott and Beverly Mahood, with proceeds to go to the United Native Friendship Centre here.
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Reprinted with permission This is the award-winning photo, entitled “Dragonfire,” taken by Sarah Pruys when she was 15. It has since appeared in the Nov. 3 issue of Cottage Life. For her first-place photo, Pruys was awarded a Nikon Coolpix S600 camera.
Duane Hicks 2009 “Citizen of the Year” Linda Hamilton, seen here with son, Scott, received a plaque from Mark Kowalchuk at Friday’s night’s town appreciation dinner at La Place Rendez-Vous.
Jack Elliott To complete the courtyard project at Rainy River High School, the RRHS council needs to raise money to help cover the estimated $11,000-$13,000 total cost. Local businesses have agreed to host these “Buckets of Cash” collection tins to help gather donations. RRHS council chair Peggy Advent, left, Grade […]
Peggy Revell Eileen Bragg, left, June Kowalchuk, and Sadie Kowalchuk were able to dig into some festive cookies, Jell-O, and tea at the St. John’s Anglican Church Guild’s Christmas tea and bake sale on Saturday afternoon. A long line had formed before the doors even opened—and it was standing room […]
Paige Desmond The impressive display of decorations at the First Street East home of Charlie and Barb Turgeon is sure to get even the most determined Grinch into the holiday spirit. Local firefighters worked together Saturday to put up all of the decorations.
Submitted image This painting of a fishing boat off the shores of Chania, on the coast of Crete, is among those that will be part of local artist Connie Cuthbertson’s new exhibit, “‘The Awakening’—Memories of Greece,” which will open at the Fort Frances Museum tomorrow (Nov. 26) with a reception […]
Paige Desmond “Maderaz” brought its internationally-flavoured Christmas concert to the Townshend Theatre here last night as part of the “Kids and Company” concert series. The quartet delighted youngsters and parents alike with a variety of Latin-themed music, and also spoke between songs about holiday traditions of other cultures.
Paige Desmond Amid the sunshine and crisp air, it was tricky work Saturday as local firefighters, family, and friends volunteered their time to help Barb and Charlie Turgeon set up their annual outdoor Christmas display. The couple’s First Street East home is well-known for the variety and sheer number of […]
Peggy Revell Chanelle Matthews showed off the festively-decorated miniature house she built with her Auntie Flo and donated to the annual “Spirit of Christmas” fundraiser held yesterday at La Place Rendez-Vous. It was crowded around the tables as people bid on arts, crafts, and handcrafted holiday decorations during the silent […]
Peggy Revell Wendy Agar, left, and Pat Boustead were busy manning the bake sale table at the St. John’s Anglican Church Guild’s Christmas tea and bake sale here Saturday.
Peggy Revell Emma Cole dug into some delicious soup at the Christmas bazaar and luncheon hosted by the Knox United Church. U.C.W. here Saturday. The event also featured a bake table, cookie walk, and “next to new” table.
